Project Officer – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Job Description

Job Title: Project Officer

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Reports to: Project Manager

Contract length: fixed term to 30st May 2021 (possible extension)

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Project officer under the guidance of the Project Manager is responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of AET’s programmes in the designated region and day to day progress in line with agreed plan of action and budget. The project officer will ensure efficient utilization of project resources for the intended purpose through effective planning and monitoring. He or she will ensure the use of appropriate, cost effective and innovative approaches especially in improving quality, equity, inclusiveness and performance of students especially those from disadvantaged groups. He or she will ensure synergy through collaboration and networking with other stakeholders. The project officer will ensure partnership with relevant partners including, teachers, CEC’s, Technical schools, Outreach officers, other implementing partners and the students. The project officer shall ensure linkage among education and other thematic areas at field level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma or Bachelor degree in education or a related field with additional training in project planning and management techniques

Knowledge of current national and international strategies on access, equity, and quality education policies and models

Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issues

A minimum of 3 three years of relevant experience in similar position

Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff

Ability to write quality narrative finance donor report

Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation

Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Somali

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply in English to hr@africaeducationaltrust.org providing your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the Person Specification as a single document. Applications must be received by 28 April 2020. Interviews will be held in the week of the 2nd May 2020.