Education Program Assistant

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE PURPOSE: The Education under the guidance of the Education Program Officer is responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the education Program (including primary, secondary and teacher training and CECs)) in line with and agreed plan of action and budget, donor, SC and government policies, requirements and procedures. He/she will ensure efficient utilization of Program resources for the intended purpose through effective planning and monitoring. The Education Intern shall ensure linkage among education and other thematic areas at field level

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Location: Borama

Qualifications and Experience

• Prepare detailed action plans and for all education subsectors including (primary, secondary and teacher training) implemented in Somaliland upon approval by the line manager
• Ensure that Program is implemented in accordance with the work plans and the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels
• Work closely and in harmony with colleagues in developing clear plans, reporting systems
• Play proactive role in joint Program planning and monitoring activities.
• Organize, Participate and play proactive role in periodic Program monitoring and implementation of actions, and recommendations and sharing reports, to education team and education authorities
• Ensure active involvement and participation of beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders including children in the process of Program monitoring
• Ensure the participation of children/target groups in M&E based on CRP principles and approaches
• Ensure that quality activity, field and monthly reports are produced and submitted on timely manner in accordance with SCI formats and schedules
• Ensure that monitoring reports are prepared and submitted on time to the Program manager

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