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The Pharo Foundation is a private foundation committed to the development of Africa. Our vision is an economically self-reliant Africa. Our mission is to facilitate economic independence of the African people through the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and job creation in Africa. We value sharing, passion, respect, humility and collaboration.
In the last four years, we have funded projects worth over US$5 million in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Somalia and South Sudan. These projects are contributing towards improved access to financial services, education, health, water and sanitation.
Based on lessons learnt from these projects and wide ranging consultation we have carried out, we have developed a new five-year strategy (2016-20). Our strategic objective is to significantly improve the income and livelihoods of 30,000 households in Africa. We are committed to scaling up our work; improving the quality and the effectiveness of our programme selection, design and implementation based on evidence; and achieving significant and lasting improvements in the quality of life of the people whom we support.
The Education Coordinator position is a senior leadership role within the Foundation. The position will be based in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State (BGRS) of Ethiopia, with regular travel to programme sites in the Region and occasional travel to Addis Ababa and other programme regions in the country. Reporting directly to the Regional Representative based in Addis Ababa, this is a well-remunerated role that will give the right candidate an excellent mix of challenge, motivation and fulfilment.
Under the guidance of the Regional Representative based in Addis Ababa and in close cooperation with the Programme Manager based in Assosa, the Education Coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the Foundation’s educational programme initiatives in BGRS. S/he will have three major areas of responsibilities: (I) supervising and managing the establishment and the effective functioning of a brand new girls’ boarding school in Assosa Zone; (II) contributing to the development and implementation of the education component (functional adult education and awareness raising on the importance of education) of the Foundation’s integrated livelihoods programme; and (III) guiding, supporting and monitoring partner organisations who will be primarily responsible for the implementation of the education component of the integrated livelihoods programme. S/he will have responsibility for ensuring that the education component is managed effectively and that the Foundation plays a valuable and influential role in improving the livelihoods of people whom we support.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
Location: Assosa
Key duties and responsibilities
ü Contributes to the development of BGRS programme strategy in line with the Foundation’s strategy.
ü Ensures that the girls’ boarding school is established within budget, to agreed standards and on time
ü Ensures that all preparatory academic, operational, management, logistics and human resources tasks are completed on time to allow the opening of the girls’ boarding school at an agreed date.
ü Supports the Headmistress and the Regional Representative to ensure the smooth running of the school as a centre of excellence that produces girls with excellent educational and personal foundation
ü Supports the Programme Manager and other colleagues to build in and implement appropriate functional adult education and awareness raising initiatives in the integrated livelihoods programme.
ü With support from the Learning and Monitoring Coordinator based in London, integrates monitoring, learning and reporting frameworks in programme design.
ü With support from the Finance and Administration Manager based in Addis Ababa, manages programme finances, including review of budgets and financial reports.
ü While respecting their autonomy and independence, effectively engages with, supports and monitors partner agencies who will have the primary role of implementing the integrated livelihoods programme
ü Networks, collaborates and consults with other agencies working in the education sector in BGRS.
ü Ensures that the education component of programme design and implementation is consistent with the Government policy, laws and regulations and general best educational practice.
ü Performs any other duties as assigned by the Regional Representative from time to time.
Required qualities and skills
ü Postgraduate qualification in education or in a related discipline.
ü Minimum five years’ proven experience in education and community development work at a management level.
ü Experience in participatory programme development approaches and techniques.
ü Capable of managing the delicate balance between getting programmes implemented through partners while respecting their autonomy and independence
ü Commitment to the capacity building of local institutions based on mutual respect and a collaborative approach.
ü Capable of managing the delicate balance between getting programmes implemented through partners while respecting their autonomy and independence.
ü Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Foundation.
ü A self-starter, capable of creatively and innovatively developing the programme and the ability to work independently.
ü Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
ü Good command of written and spoken Amharic and English; good command of one of the BGRS languages is an advantage.
ü Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
ü Ability and willingness to travel often in-country.
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