Education Coordinator, South Sudan At Lutheran World Federation

Education Coordinator, Ruweng Administrative Area, South Sudan

Position type and closing date

Status: Single Posting

Location: Ruweng Administrative Area

Starting date: 1 January 2023

Duration of Contract: 1 year contract

The closing date for applications: 24 November 2022

LWF World Service

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

Our funding partners in South Sudan include related agencies, UNHCR, PRM and Act Church of Sweden. The LWF is their key implementing partner.

For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org.

Basic purpose of the position

The Education Coordinator will be responsible for the overall supervision and management of LWF’s Education programs in the two refugee camps in Ruweng Administrative Area.

Reporting and Communication lines: The Education Coordinator will report to the Area Coordinator based in Ruweng Administrative Area.

Required qualifications

Master’s degree in Education from a recognized institution.

Knowledge and experience

A minimum of five years’ international experience managing large education projects in a humanitarian setting with many staff in a reputable international organization.

Excellent team work and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated experience and skills in training facilitation, conducting assessments, baselines and evaluations using participatory methodologies, data analysis and interpretation.

Possession of practical skills in writing concept notes, proposals and reports.

Sound understanding of project management cycle, INEE, humanitarian principles and standards including SPHERE, CHS and the Code of Conduct

Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

Capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Language skills

Advanced written and spoken English.

Knowledge of Arabic would be an added advantage.

LWF Core Skills*

Leadership – advanced level

Working effectively with others – resource level

Accountability – advanced level

Analytical thinking – advanced level

Initiative – advanced level

Achieving results – resource level

LWF Functional Skills

People Management – resource level

Facilitation / Negotiation – advanced level

Project Management – advanced level

Networking – advanced level

Communication – advanced level

*LWF 3 skills levels are: basis – advanced – resource

Main duties

Program management

Responsible for the implementation of the education activities in accordance with approved time schedules, budgets, applicable guidelines and standards and related LWF and donor guidelines.

Supervise the assigned education staff and ensure the staff prepare and follow weekly and monthly work plans.

Oversee training workshops on education for the target beneficiaries in the refugee camps and host community.

Oversee and give guidance on technical trainings relevant to the needs of beneficiaries.

Oversee the participatory needs assessments and identify issues affecting education operations in the project area as organized by relevant agencies.

Design education data collection forms and carry out school management assessments in conjunction with the education personnel.

Oversee the implementation of Early Childhood Development, Primary Education, Accelerated Learning programme, Secondary Education, Adult Literacy, WASH in schools and Vocational Skills training in the refugee camps and host community.

Lead the organization, planning and management of education interventions.

Lead the organization of training workshops for teachers, PTA and SMC for the schools in the camps.

Monitor the activities of the schools supported and provide necessary advice.

As appropriate, contribute to building the capacity of the County Education Departments (CED) in the project area for improved education management

Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operational plans and reports of education activities

Document case studies, best practices and lessons learnt from each of the activities implemented as per the approved log frames.

Coordinate the distribution of scholastic materials to the LWF supported schools.

Undertake continuous monitoring of project activities.

Human Resources

Develop staff performance objectives together with Education staff and manage the performance of staff under his/her direct supervision.

Maintain team work and an enabling working environment for Education and other field teams including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels and regular documented meetings.

Support the professional development of the Education team members through conducting regular performance appraisal of the team members

Support the identification of training needs and plan on their execution.

Ensure that the skills of national staff are developed and utilized to the fullest extent possible for the furtherance of the program

Contribute to the safety and security of Education staff, advise and consult with the Area Coordinator on security matters, and take appropriate action in line with the security policy.

Implement planned activities, ensuring compliance by way of guiding Education staff and inducting them into organizational systems and procedures.

Administration/Procurement/Logistics

Certify all requests for education related procurement and contracts in conjunction with the Procurement Committee and ensure that procurement of project supplies is done in accordance with established LWF and donor policies and procedures.

Coordinate with logistics staff for timely delivery and distribution of education related supplies to the project areas.

Ensure timely and consistent review of education budget and actual utilization of budget and take appropriate corrective actions with concerned staff timely.

Relations

Represent LWF and liaise with government partners at local or state level in coordination meetings and workshops related to education.

Maintain a close and consultative working relationship with stakeholders, including UNHCR, through frequent formal and informal contact, coordination and collaboration.

Actively participate in coordination meetings with UNHCR and other agencies.

Maintain the requisite consultative relationships with the relevant governmental authorities at county and state level, and other agencies engaged in rendering assistance related to the Education objectives.

Foster and maintain good coordination and collaboration with international and bilateral funding partners, particularly UNHCR, governments and their agencies, and other international and national NGOs.

Work as Acting Area Coordinator when required in the absence of the Area Coordinator.

Carry out any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Area Coordinator.

The candidates are expected to share the core values of LWF.