Concern Worldwide
Job Title: Manager – Education
Reports to: Coordinator Field Operations
Direct Report (s): Officer, Education (Marsabit)
Closely Work with : Sector/departments leads and field teams
Job Location: Nairobi
Contract Details: Fixed term – 12 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to lead in networking, fundraising, designing, managing and overseeing implementation, of education sector projects to ensure the success and growth of the sector. The holder is expected to collaborate with the Country Management Team, line manager and Senior Officer, Grants, Partnerships and Fundraising to identify funding opportunities in Education sector both locally and globally in collaboration with the global fundraising teams.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Program Development and Implementation
- Provide leadership and technical guidance in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the education program in line with both the Concern Kenya and global education strategies and relevant education sector policies
- Build technical capacity and support to Education staff, and local partners where appropriate in the implementation of education programs
- Collaborate with the Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to monitor and evaluate ongoing education projects for program effectiveness, high quality and timely program delivery as well as integration with other programs in health and livelihoods and make data-driven adjustments as needed.
- In collaboration with the Senior Officer, Grants, Partnerships and Fundraising, Programmes Director, Field Operations Coordinator and any other relevant staff, take a leading role in developing expressions of interest (EOIs), concept notes and proposals for new projects
- Lead in carrying out a contextual analysis in the sector for a holistic view of the environment to aid in program design
- Coordinate the development of project costed work plans and detailed implementation plans
- Monitor over and under spending and initiate mitigation measures.
- Documentation of the programme process and successes including generating lessons learnt and case studies
- Coordinate timely development, review and submission of internal and external technical and financial project reports
- In consultation with the line manager, represent the programme in relevant meetings
Partnership management
- In close collaboration with the senior officer partnership, support in identification, engagement, assessment and management of local partners as appropriate in line with the country programme’s commitment to localization
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including education sector stakeholders, relevant line ministries, government officials and other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
People Management
- Engage with direct reports for performance management and development through regular performance development reviews; monthly individual work plan development, implementation and review
- Participate in recruitment, induction and on boarding of new staff and provide ongoing mentorship, coaching and support for professional development.
- Manage leave planning and utilization for direct reports
Others
- Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
- Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
- Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Bachelors’ degree in Education. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
- At least 8 years’ proven experience and leadership in program management within the NGO education sector in Kenya
- Familiarity with education sector policies, guidelines, standards and current trends in programming
- A strong understanding of the Education context in Kenya, especially in vulnerable communities
- Proven experience in fundraising and development of fundraising instruments such as EOIs, concept notes, proposals for Education Programmes
- Excellent communication, planning, organization, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Data-driven decision-making skills and proficiency in program evaluation
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
- Commitment to educational excellence, equality and inclusivity
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Strong facilitation and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles and manage competing priorities
- High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner and attend to details
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
Competencies required:
This position will demand a highly motivated, committed and energetic individual who will be able to manage, engage others, influence and communicate effectively.
- Effective management
- Individual leadership
- Communicating and working with others
- Creativity and innovation
- Influence, advocacy and networking
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net
How to apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Manager Education’ on or before Friday 5th January 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (for application, written test, interview, training, medical examination etc.) nor act through recruitment agents. This is applicable for all opportunities including staff and interns.
Your Personal Data
During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.
Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on ensuring that the name of any employee or volunteer (existing or new), does not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will only be made following a successful clearance check being conducted on the applicant and such checks may be updated periodically during the course of the period of employment.
By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists
In certain circumstances, donors may request that personal data relating to employees to work on the activities that they fund be provided directly to them – so that they can perform their own counter terrorism checks. This may involve transferring some basic personal data outside the EEA. It will be a condition of your employment contract that Concern be allowed to share this information with institutional donors for these purposes.
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Please only apply for this position if you are satisfied with the proposed processing of your personal data as outlined above.