EDUCATION TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas encourages people to take charge of their own fate and does this by promoting local initiatives that sustainably improve the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged, advocating the conservation of natural resources, supporting civil conflict resolution and peace building, cooperating with local partners and strengthening their own commitments.Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa with a focus on education, strengthening of civil society, food security and water hygiene and sanitation. We operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
We are now seeking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Education Technical Advisor. The Education Technical Advisor is responsible for the operational implementation and management of Education projects and the further development and growth of the
Position Education Technical Advisor
Reporting to Country Representative Caritas Switzerland / Luxemburg Office South Sudan
Duration Open (programme based)
Location Torit, Eastern Equatoria State
Responsibilties
Responsible for preparation of and operational implementation and management of projects in education;Develop guidelines, strategies and working plans for all work related to education;
Responsible for managing departmental staff;
To draw action plans to strengthen management capacity of partners and monitor the implementation of these action plans;
Provide supervision, technical assistance, training and quality controls for project staff, project partners and service providers;
Responsible for operational and financial management, accounting and reporting of Education programmes
Liaise with authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGO’s and communities;
Develop and periodically review an education strategy for South Sudan;
Lead in project design, proposal writing and fundraising for education projects;
Integrate, adapt and introduce the Education Department of the Country Office to new methodologies, innovations and best practices that will lead to improved programming and implementation of Education strategies;
Compile information periodically about progress of education activities, trends and developments in the region and disseminate to Caritas Country Offices to share experiences and lessons learnt; and Contribute to a smooth coordination within Caritas at all levels, by sharing relevant education information and decisions in good time with Caritas at Country, Regional and Head Office levels.
Required
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline;
At least five years’ experience gained in a management position in the field of Education(basic and non-formal education), including extensive field work experience;
An in-depth knowledge of the key issues and trends in development, education and capacity-building, with specific knowledge and understanding of key approaches and cross cutting issues such as gender, do-no-harm, etc.;
Outstanding proposal and report writing skills;
Good understanding of resource and project cycle management and participatory appraisal techniques;
Experience and skills in conceptual thinking and communication;
Excellent networking, communication and inter-personal skills,
Flexible, innovative and sensitive to cultural values; and
Experience with international donors and grant requirements;
Knowledge of the South Sudan context
Application If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by Friday July 19th, 2013 to jobs@caritas.ch indicating ‘Education Technical Advisor’ on the subject line.
For more information please contact Marion Schroeder, South Sudan / Sudan Programme Coordinator (Tel. +41 41 419 22 76).
Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas encourages people to take charge of their own fate and does this by promoting local initiatives that sustainably improve the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged, advocating the conservation of natural resources, supporting civil conflict resolution and peace building, cooperating with local partners and strengthening their own commitments.Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa with a focus on education, strengthening of civil society, food security and water hygiene and sanitation. We operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
We are now seeking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Education Technical Advisor. The Education Technical Advisor is responsible for the operational implementation and management of Education projects and the further development and growth of the
Position Education Technical Advisor
Reporting to Country Representative Caritas Switzerland / Luxemburg Office South Sudan
Duration Open (programme based)
Location Torit, Eastern Equatoria State
Responsibilties
Responsible for preparation of and operational implementation and management of projects in education;Develop guidelines, strategies and working plans for all work related to education;
Responsible for managing departmental staff;
To draw action plans to strengthen management capacity of partners and monitor the implementation of these action plans;
Provide supervision, technical assistance, training and quality controls for project staff, project partners and service providers;
Responsible for operational and financial management, accounting and reporting of Education programmes
Liaise with authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGO’s and communities;
Develop and periodically review an education strategy for South Sudan;
Lead in project design, proposal writing and fundraising for education projects;
Integrate, adapt and introduce the Education Department of the Country Office to new methodologies, innovations and best practices that will lead to improved programming and implementation of Education strategies;
Compile information periodically about progress of education activities, trends and developments in the region and disseminate to Caritas Country Offices to share experiences and lessons learnt; and Contribute to a smooth coordination within Caritas at all levels, by sharing relevant education information and decisions in good time with Caritas at Country, Regional and Head Office levels.
Required
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline;
At least five years’ experience gained in a management position in the field of Education(basic and non-formal education), including extensive field work experience;
An in-depth knowledge of the key issues and trends in development, education and capacity-building, with specific knowledge and understanding of key approaches and cross cutting issues such as gender, do-no-harm, etc.;
Outstanding proposal and report writing skills;
Good understanding of resource and project cycle management and participatory appraisal techniques;
Experience and skills in conceptual thinking and communication;
Excellent networking, communication and inter-personal skills,
Flexible, innovative and sensitive to cultural values; and
Experience with international donors and grant requirements;
Knowledge of the South Sudan context
Application If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by Friday July 19th, 2013 to jobs@caritas.ch indicating ‘Education Technical Advisor’ on the subject line.
For more information please contact Marion Schroeder, South Sudan / Sudan Programme Coordinator (Tel. +41 41 419 22 76).
Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted