What we are looking for
The Education Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the direct implementation of the Education CC project and will provide regular technical support and monitoring visits to all program areas to ensure that interventions consider international best practices and are appropriately meeting the needs of the participants in target communities. They will represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Programme Manager or Area Manager.
This position reports to the Area Programme Manager and is a key member of the Extended Area Management Group.
What you will do
Line management for project staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to the development of Country, Area and Education strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects
Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the Education PDM/Specialist
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Core Competencies) and coordinate across Core Competencies
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of displaced people in line with the advocacy strategy.
What you will bring
Professional Competencies
Minimum three years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical education expertise
Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal (required)
Context related skills, knowledge and experience
Knowledge of NGOs operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State is an advantage
Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors.
Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
Demonstrated experience in successfully managing, and capacity-building a multicultural team
Previous experience in partnerships with local governments and CBOs, providing capacity building, coaching, and collaborating on project design and implementation
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas under strenuous conditions
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Experience with start-up or expansion of new programs
Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills are required
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, as well as excellent report-writing skills
Behavioural competencies
Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Analysing
Communication with impact and respect
Coping with change
NRC Leadership profile
Build meaningful relations
Act with integrity
Empower people
Deliver results