Manager, Refugee Child Education, Dolo Ado, Ethiopia

Summary

The Manager will support Save the Children 's (SCUS) work in education as a core response to the Somali refugee crisis in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia which aims to ensure children have access to quality education. The position will promote continued development of an education strategy, ensure the strengthening of programs in each camp and support continued staff development.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance to the refugee education program for Save the Children US (SCUS), revise the education strategy and ensure ownership at both Dollo Ado and Addis levels Provide technical support to staff in Dollo Ado camps as necessary building staff capacity and confidence to provide quality education for refugee children at all levels: early childhood development , primary education, alternative youth education Manage all aspects of the Refugee education program including programmatic components, staff, budgets, and resources.
Collaborate and coordinate with other education and refugee camp stakeholders to ensure continued SCUS presence and effectiveness of programming, relevant stakeholders include the Ethiopian Administration for Refugees and Returnees (ARRA), UNHCR, UNICEF Represent SCUS at all relevant meetings in Dollo Ado Develop concept notes and support proposal development as needed to ensure the objectives in the education strategy are supported and the program continues to grow Work closely with the Education & Child Protection Coordinator based in Addis Ababa Work closely with other sectors to explore greater linkages between Child Protection , Nutrition, and Health. Develop Educational and ECCD implementation strategies to ensure that there is standard and acceptable program implementation in the refugee camps .

Requirements

Masters or advanced degree in or related to education (child development , social work, education, psychology, sociology, child protection) Minimum five years relevant field experience in emergency or post-emergency settings, refugee setting experience is preferable Technical experience and knowledge in the area of Education in Emergencies required including leading response plan, implementation Understanding of education issues and knowledgeable about strategies and program design to address needs in emergencies Demonstrated understanding and ability to Education in Emergencies with other sectors Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing proposals and other resource materials Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels Strong documentation and information management skills Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills An ability to live and work in a remote and difficult environment Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure Fluency in written and spoken English

Employee Type

Full-Time Temporary for 6 months

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

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