Project Manager – Inclusive Education Project – Quito At

SOBRE HUMANITY AND INCLUSION

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live with dignity.

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development organization with no religious or political affiliations that operates in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, the HI Federation made up of eight national associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United States) has implemented programs in more than 60 countries.

HI is co-holder of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for her decisive action in the fight against antipersonnel mines and for being co-founder of the Campaign to Ban Antipersonnel Mines (ICBL).

On the continent, HI is present in Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Peru and Venezuela implementing projects at the national and regional level. As part of our strategy we are analyzing carrying out operations also in Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama). The projects implemented by HI or through its partners in Latin America are organized into three axes: (i) health (mental health and psychosocial support, rehabilitation, sexual and reproductive health and rights, protection against gender violence), (ii ) protection (protection against violence, inclusive risk management, humanitarian demining and comprehensive mine action, mine risk education, victim assistance, conflict transformation); (iii) inclusive education and sustainable livelihoods (inclusive education, economic and financial inclusion).

For more information about the association, see the following websites: international site: www.hi.org | regional site for Latin America and the Caribbean: www.hi-lac.org

PROJECT PRESENTATION

This call is made within the framework of the new project Promoting Access to education and Social Inclusion of children and adolescents with and without disabilities in Ecuador – PAIS that is implemented in Quito in a consortium between HI and two Ecuadorian partners from the education sector. , for 3 years.

The general objective is to contribute to the promotion and access to childhood education, social inclusion of children and adolescents with disabilities in Quito, Ecuador.

Girls, boys and adolescents (NNA) with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society. People with disabilities, mainly children and adolescents, compared to their peers without disabilities, are more likely to experience the consequences of social, economic, and cultural inequity. HI and its partners implement a three-year project with children, their families, caregivers, authorities and relevant services, aimed at better recognition of diversities, promoting access to education and social inclusion of disabilities. . The project contributes to the objective of preventing, mitigating and eradicating inequality through the promotion of the rights of children and adolescents.

The intervention logic is based on a two-way approach, improving on the one hand the access of children and adolescents to educational services and their active participation, and on the other hand, addressing the specific requirements of children and adolescents with disabilities or with specific educational needs. educational environment. To this approach, a component of strengthening the members of the consortium and Ecuadorian civil society is added to give more sustainability to the project.

Inclusive education is a process of increasing participation and reducing exclusion in order to meet the diverse needs of all students. Inclusive education is a broad concept that refers to the right of all boys and girls to access and benefit from education. The project pays special attention to children with disabilities and specific learning needs.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Project Manager – based in Quito, is responsible for leading and coordinating the development and implementation of the project with local partners. He/she must ensure that the execution – with an inclusive approach -, carried out by the HI teams and local partners, meets the objectives established internally and externally, with the aim of maintaining the quality required by HI and the desired impact with the beneficiaries and coordination with local authorities and other actors present in the territory.

MAIN INTERLOCUTORS:

• Country Representative
• Inclusive Education Technical Officer
• Project partners
• Financial Accounting Officer
• MEAL regional manager
• Regional Accountability and Learning Officer
• Regional Information Management Officer
• Regional specialist in psychosocial support and mental health
• Regional Advocacy Officer
• Regional communication officer
• Regional Logistics Officer
• Regional HR Officer

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project team management
   • Manages project team members (sets individual goals, evaluates individual performance, contributes to the professional and career development of his or her team members, monitors competencies)
   • Organize and lead regular team meetings
   • Manage the recruitment and selection of new team members if applicable
   • Ensures strict implementation and respect of HI policies by the project team, partners and consultants (child protection, anti-corruption, security, etc.).
   • Address the needs of the teams under your management.
   • Get involved in hiring for your team members.
   • Report staff misconduct/infractions to HI management.
2. Project planning, implementation and monitoring

   2.1. Ensures the execution of the inclusive education project, in collaboration with the relevant services and in accordance with general rules and procedures

   • Prepares and supervises collaboration agreements with the different actors in the execution and other partners.
   • Supports the definition and implementation of activities in coordination with consortium members and thematic advisors and in accordance with project proposals and internal and external quality and technical standards.
   • Prepares the planning of activities, filling out and monitoring the internal project planning, monitoring and quality tool – Project Management BOX .
   • Participates in the coordination mechanisms of the project consortium and ensures that the implementation strategy and activities are aligned and articulated with those of the consortium.
   • Organize inter-service reviews of the project every 4 months

     2.2. Ensures that activities are executed in accordance with the project proposal and assigned budget.

   • Ensures activities are executed in accordance with internal technical and quality standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustments or improvements to help meet objectives.
   • Supports the definition and validation of the tools and publications provided for in the project.
   • Coordinates and collaborates with the relevant internal services, especially in terms of logistics, human resources, finances, technical resources, monitoring and evaluation, incidence, communication, security, etc.
   • Guarantee the implementation of accountability mechanisms for project beneficiaries

     23. Ensures project data management

• Ensures appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project in consultation with the MEAL team and in line with global HI standards.
• Ensures that project-related data is gathered and compiled into the project database.
• Ensures that data collection is carried out correctly, including with consortium members
• Together with the MEAL team, implement the data protection of project beneficiaries

23. Ensures project reporting, communication, evaluation and systematization

• Prepares internal weekly and monthly reports on activities, and updates the PM BOX at least quarterly (and in relation to project reviews).
• Monitors the achievement of results and indicators, according to the logical framework and keeps the project monitoring plan updated, with partners and support from the MEAL team.
• Writes reports for donors and monitors deadlines with donors (grants, reporting, audits) in relation to the project
• Regularly inform the line manager about the project
• Support with the preparation of reports to the authorities if necessary

2.4.Guarantees adequate archiving of information

• Plan and monitor project evaluations
• Periodically produces communication and systematization products of the project experience.

3. Support the consortium partners for the good execution of the project

• Preparation, management and monitoring of agreements with partners in accordance with operational and budgetary planning.
• Monitor the budgetary and operational execution of local partners, with the support of the Accounting Officer.
• Organize capacity building sessions with partners on pre-identified topics and with support from relevant people
• Organize and lead project review committees with partners.

4. Budget and logistics management

• Ensure monthly budget planning and monitoring, according to the template provided by finance
• Propose necessary budget modifications.
• Authorize and code purchase payments using the appropriate format.
• Prepare annual and donor purchasing plans based on the budget.
• Prepare purchase orders based on the purchasing plan.
• Ensure visibility of HI and relevant donors on all project equipment and assets as directed by HI and the donor.

5. External representation and communication

• Ensure HI representation in educational sector meetings/networks in Ecuador.
• Maintain good regular relations with partners, donors, authorities and other civil society actors
• Communicate about the project to partners, authorities, donors and other actors in the sector according to established needs.
• Within the framework of the Free Press consultancy, support the exploration of the potential interest of the media to cover HI activities and bring it to the attention of the Country Representative / Country Manager.

6. Development of new projects and country strategy

1. Collaborate with the development and writing of project proposals.
2. Participate in HI Ecuador strategic and planning workshops.

   7. Safety and occupational risk management

   • Stay informed of security conditions in the areas of operation, through consultations with community members, local authorities and facilitating field analyzes by the regional security advisor.
   • Transmit the safety conditions and precautions that must be respected to the teams, ensuring that the instructions of HI management are respected.
   • If applicable, support the development of a security plan adapted to the location, led by the security advisor.
   • Actively participate in the investigation of accidents and incidents.

   8. Emergency Preparedness and Response

   • In the event of an emergency, reorganize your team’s priorities according to humanitarian priority, to ensure a quick and efficient response from HI.
   • Support the implementation of the Minimum Emergency Preparedness Measures, as well as other related actions in the country.

Note that this position profile must remain alterable, responding to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

PROFILE AND SKILLS

Knowledge

• University diploma in international cooperation, social sciences or other related
• Knowledge in international cooperation project management (5 years minimum)
• Knowledge of the education sector
• Knowledge of international human rights frameworks
• Knowledge of the theoretical frameworks of humanitarian action and the inclusion and protection of groups in vulnerable situations
• Knowledge about disability and universal accessibility will be valued
• Proficiency in English and/or French valued

Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in cooperation project management
• Experience in education programs with a territorial and/or community focus
• Experience working in inclusion and/or protection of populations in vulnerable situations
• Project management ability (5 years of experience) to plan, monitor indicators, execute and adjust a budget, organize monitoring activities, project data management
• Ability to produce communications and institutional reports written in Spanish
• Experience in organizational capacity development training valued

Interpersonal skills

• Work as part of a team/network, cooperate, lead and manage work teams
• Respect the opinion and improve the skills of others with a view to shared action
• Give and receive constructive feedback; discuss with multiple disciplinary teams
• Empathy; showing interest in what each person is experiencing and feeling, putting yourself in the other person’s shoes, listening to their needs, being accepted instead of judged
• Resistance to stress and uncertainty, work under pressure
• Pragmatism, ability to adapt with agility
• Assertive, timely, clear, concrete and transparent communication

POSITION CONDITIONS

Remuneration / type of contract : In a dependency relationship in the business type with remuneration in accordance with budgetary availability, with a salary of USD. $1,600 plus legal benefits.

Benefits : Private health insurance, 30 calendar days of annual leave, access to training funds, ability to telework two days a week, when field activities are not scheduled.