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Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To manage and provide technical leadership in the program design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Education & Life Skills Technical Programme for achieving improved literacy and quality of education for Child well-being outcomes. The incumbent is the primary contact for the organization on matters relating to Education & Life skills and is responsible for profiling World Vision Zimbabwe in all relevant networks and technical working groups.

Program Management and Reporting

• The position is responsible for defining the Technical Approach and Technical Program to be implemented in the Country to realize the National Office Strategy.
• Responsible for setting and enforcing sector standards to be adhered to by implementing staff and partners for quality programming.
• Develop, select and/ or adopt tools, models and protocols to aid in program implementation by the program staff
• Supports AP manager to adapt Technical Programmes for implementation in the local area
• Supports TP implementation in the AP; implements activities outside AP e.g. national-level activities
• Responsible for baseline, ITT and activity monitoring, semi-annual and annual reports and evaluation of TP. The position is responsible for working with the Strategy, Evidence & Learning Director (Quality Assurance), the QA Specialist and other Technical Specialists in compiling periodic reports, Annual Impact Measurement (AIM) and any other reports that may be required.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure program implementation is in line with the National office strategy and other relevant standards and policies.
• Develops budget for the Education and Life Skills TP; guides budget development for each “Technical Project” implemented in each AP; works with AP Manager to finalise Technical Project budget.
• Ensure Education & Life skills TP Budgets are properly managed for efficient and timely implementation of activities in the Area Programmes.

Program Development and Grants Acquisition

• Responsible for ensuring that the E&L TP is adequately funded and supported with the appropriate technical capacity.
• Determine the needs of the primary focus areas and funding deficit in collaboration with the Area Programme Manager for focused programme intervention.
• Work with the Grants Acquisition/RDDE team to preposition, establish donor linkages, and develop and market fundraising products (concept notes, proposals) to mobilise additional funding for the Education& Life Skills technical Programme.
• Manage all Education & Life skills TP-related grants and PNSF projects to meet stakeholders’ requirements and project objectives.
• Advise and contribute to the GIK annual planning & reporting, as well as integration of appropriate GIK materials into the design of programs in both grants and private and sponsorship funding.

Networking and Liaison

• Lead in strategic networking with donors, government ministries and other stakeholders at various levels to profile WV Zimbabwe’s work in the sector.
• Collaborate with the Advocacy team to influence policy enactment and implementation related to Education & Life skills TP-VAC issues.
• Represent WV Zim in various key meetings at the national level including the Technical Working Group (TWG) for alignment to National priorities.
• National/ macro level relationships with technical agencies

People management

• Provide Coaching and mentoring of Technical Staff in the Education & Life skills Technical Program including reviewing their annual Performance Agreements and Annual Appraisals in collaboration with their respective supervisors.
• Conduct periodic field monitoring to ensure planned activities are being implemented on budget, time and at recommended industry standards.
• Support staff recruitment and orientation to attract and retain talent to deliver program interventions.

Programme Effectiveness, Learning and Quality Assurance

• Lead in the sector-specific and/or integrated research and learning initiatives by developing research concepts for approval by the Strategy, Evidence & Learning Director (Quality Assurance Director), and undertaking the proposed research to generate lessons and knowledge for program effectiveness.
• Manage quality implementation and monitoring of all Education & Life skills technical programmes within scope, budget, budget & expected quality.
• Produce a consolidated annual/semi-annual National Report for the Education& Life Skills Technical Program for sharing with support officers, donors and other stakeholders
• Support the documentation and dissemination of promising practices from WV Zim operational areas for future programming

Education/ Knowledge/ Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum Qualification and experience required:

• Master’s Degree in Education or related Social Science Master’s Degree with 5 years of International Non-Governmental Organization work experience or
• A bachelor’s Degree in Education with 7 years of work experience in a similar position

Preferred:

• Project Management Training is desirable.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience in Education development programming
• A thorough understanding of all areas of Project management and strong networking and engagement skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, demonstrated leadership and good management
• English communication skills (oral and written)
• Proven networking abilities at local and international levels and strong detail orientation and negotiation skills
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in working with various major donors and government donor agencies
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview emotional maturity and capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
• Commitment and ability to inspire others to World Vision Core Values, Vision and Mission Statement.

Qualified women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only