Education in Emergency Manager

World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Education in Emergency ManagerThe position will based at Head of Kigali reporting to the Head of Disaster Management

Purpose of the position:

The Education in Emergency Manager is responsible for the management and implementation of education and child protection Programme in refugee camps and host communities. She/he will be the focal person for all matters related to Education and Child protection in emergency at the Camps, Local and Provincial levels.  He/she will be part of refugee Coordination meeting at camp level liaising with MINEMA, UNHCR and Partners and camp executive committee.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% of time

Activity

End Results

40

Lead the development of UNHCR education projects work plans and budgets and implementation.

Lead the development of budget and implementation plans of UNHCR education projects

Oversee the purchase and supplies of equipment acquisition, disposition, and management in compliance with WV internal and donor requirements.

Project plans and budgets are produced and effectively implemented

Sufficient project volunteers are identified, empowered, coordinated, and facilitated to support the project.

Procurement plan is implemented in accordance with WV procurement systems and protocols; and supplies and equipment are available when required for grant implementation.

25

Design, plan and monitor education activities in refugee camps and host communities.

Ensure that Education in Emergency projects adhere to the set standards (Donor, Government, Education sector).

Participate in the development of proposals of education and child protection at National level

Ensure integration of UNHCR education projects  to government systems to optimize the use of resource for  program impact

Ensure quality reports, documentation and dissemination of reports, innovations and best practices in accordance with internal and donor requirements.

Education in Emergency quality programming ensured.

Projects activities monitored and targets timely.  Achieved timely.

Education in Emergency projects meet required standards..

Technical support provided in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

25

Provide leadership to the Education in emergency projects team to ensure effective performance management and participate in recruitment and induction of relevant projects staff.

Assess staff development needs and coach, counsel, and accelerate their capacities to achieve agreed goals or tasks

A high performance culture and accountability maintained within the team to enhance effectiveness.

Projects staff recruited and supported to make proper implementation.

Staff capacity needs assessment conducted and addressed.

10

Provide technical support in resource acquisition and projects development related to education in emergency. And establish and maintain partnerships with key actors in Education in emergency partners and stakeholders as well,

New projects/grants funded.

Collaboration & Networking promoted.

Knowledge/Qualifications for the Role

Required Professional Experience

  • 5 years’ experience in community development work, especially with most vulnerable communities.
  • Experience in project and people management.
  • Strong skills in networking with education sector stakeholders at different levels.
  • Computer literate in word, excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

  • Bachelor Degree in Education, Social work or any other related field.
  • Experience in management of education in Emergency projects.
  • Strong skills in networking with education sector, child protection, UNHCR, Camp leaders and other stakeholders at district and Cluster level.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

  • Strong facilitation skills to prepare and conduct training sessions.
  • Ability to facilitate the implementation of community participation strategy in the improvement of child protection.
  • Ability to facilitate the implementation of project for the improvement of basic education and child protection.
  • Ability to comply with do no harm principles.
  • Ability to work in a multi-culture setting.

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to:

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Education-in-Emergency-Manager_R15730

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 25 January 2023; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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