Programme Manager Education - Myanmar
Programme Manager Education - Myanmar
NRC’s Education program opened a Vocational and Life skills Education (VLE) Centre in late 2012 in Hpa-An, Kayin State, in the Southeast region of Myanmar. 2014 will see the opening of a second VLE Center outside of Dawei, Tanintharyi Region. It provides training for conflict-affected youth in vocational skills; basic business management skills; life skills, including peace-building, decision-making and problem solving skills, and awareness of safe sex, drugs, human trafficking and safe migration methods; and internship opportunities, among other components. During 2013, NRC’s Education program also launched carpentry apprenticeships for targeted youth on NRC school construction sites, and also a mobile Food Preservation Training activity conducted in villages. All Education program activities are focused on enhancing livelihood strategies and opportunities for conflict-affected youth in safe and secure environments.
The PM-Education shall work under the guidance of the NRC Country Director (CD) to fulfil the objectives of NRC as stated in NRC’s global Education Policy and related Youth Education documents; the NRC Myanmar Country Strategy and annual Plan of Action; and the Education Program macro log frame and narrative, work plans and budgets. The PM-Education reports to the NRC CD in Myanmar.
Job description
◾Be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Education Programme (skills training/literacy classes for youth) in Myanmar.
◾Be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Education Programme (skills training/literacy classes for youth) in Myanmar.
◾Assume responsibility for preparation of proposals, work plans, budgets and reports to donors.
◾Assess suggested areas of operation regarding VLE Centres, program activities, partners, staff and program participants in cooperation with national, state and local authorities, agencies and organisations.
◾Liaise with state-level ministry partners, and other relevant authorities and stakeholders at county and district level.
◾Recruit, train, supervise, co-ordinate and maintain capacity building of national staff and VLE Trainers.
◾Ensure coordination and cooperation between the Education program and all other NRC core competency programs.
◾Advocate for the rights of displaced people and particularly the right to education.
◾Formalize and entrust project supervision to respective national staff members.
◾Identify or develop training and teaching materials with particular emphasis on participatory methodology.
◾Administer, supervise and monitor partners, national staff and VLE Centre staff.
◾Plan and manage workshops and seminars.
◾Identify and cooperate with partners on program skills training.
◾Ensure selection criteria for and monitor engagement of program participants; communities, youth and community leaders.
◾Conduct regular M&E of all program activities, ensuring that M&E results are reported on and fed back into improving the Education program.
◾Oversee the construction of any VLE training facilities.
◾Participate in relevant meetings.
◾Assume responsibility for required project and progress reporting, both narrative and financial, to CD and donors, including a comprehensive report to the CD on the last day of every month.
◾In conjunction with SIRP management and consortium partners, design appropriate vocational and livelihood activities and documentation for the SIRP program, and oversee their implementation across all 3 SIRP implementation areas.
◾Function as a team leader/mentor and focal PM for the Kayin State office; for both program and support staff teams.
◾Work closely with the Program Support Coordinator (PSC) in Kayin State office to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and cohesion of all program teams.
◾In conjunction with the Kayin State office PSC, function as a Focal Point for state government liaison with NRC.
◾Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Country Director.
◾Assess suggested areas of operation regarding VLE Centres, program activities, partners, staff and program participants in cooperation with national, state and local authorities, agencies and organisations.
◾Liaise with state-level ministry partners, and other relevant authorities and stakeholders at county and district level.
◾Recruit, train, supervise, co-ordinate and maintain capacity building of national staff and VLE Trainers.
◾Ensure coordination and cooperation between the Education program and all other NRC core competency programs.
◾Advocate for the rights of displaced people and particularly the right to education.
◾Formalize and entrust project supervision to respective national staff members.
◾Identify or develop training and teaching materials with particular emphasis on participatory methodology.
◾Administer, supervise and monitor partners, national staff and VLE Centre staff.
◾Plan and manage workshops and seminars.
◾Identify and cooperate with partners on program skills training.
◾Ensure selection criteria for and monitor engagement of program participants; communities, youth and community leaders.
◾Conduct regular M&E of all program activities, ensuring that M&E results are reported on and fed back into improving the Education program.
◾Oversee the construction of any VLE training facilities.
◾Participate in relevant meetings.
◾Assume responsibility for required project and progress reporting, both narrative and financial, to CD and donors, including a comprehensive report to the CD on the last day of every month.
◾In conjunction with SIRP management and consortium partners, design appropriate vocational and livelihood activities and documentation for the SIRP program, and oversee their implementation across all 3 SIRP implementation areas.
◾Function as a team leader/mentor and focal PM for the Kayin State office; for both program and support staff teams.
◾Work closely with the Program Support Coordinator (PSC) in Kayin State office to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and cohesion of all program teams.
◾In conjunction with the Kayin State office PSC, function as a Focal Point for state government liaison with NRC.
◾Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Country Director.
Personal qualities
◾Experience with working in isolated/unstable areas and ability to manage complicated security situations.
◾Stress resilient, team oriented, strong oral communication, structured, and result oriented.
◾Flexible with ability to take initiative and to inspire others.
◾A leader with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
◾Ability and tolerance of field work with long and frequent vehicle travels and modest accommodations
◾Patience and a good sense of humour!
◾All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
◾Experience with working in isolated/unstable areas and ability to manage complicated security situations.
◾Stress resilient, team oriented, strong oral communication, structured, and result oriented.
◾Flexible with ability to take initiative and to inspire others.
◾A leader with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
◾Ability and tolerance of field work with long and frequent vehicle travels and modest accommodations
◾Patience and a good sense of humour!
◾All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Job location
◾Southeast Region
◾Myanmar
◾Southeast Region
◾Myanmar
Qualifications
◾Higher degree in Education / Pedagogy (Degree in Development Studies, or Social Sciences is also desirable)
◾Proven track record of management skills, including personnel and financial management.
◾Experience with participatory teaching and vocational skills training desirable.
◾Experience negotiating and liaison with governments and education authorities at national and regional levels.
◾Experience from humanitarian contexts and/or protection work.
◾Experience in conducting education assessments highly desirable (including planning, training and carrying out assessments).
◾Understanding and practical experience in the use of international standards and guidelines such as: the INEE Minimum Standards, the IASC CPWG Minimum Standards for Child Protection, IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, etc.
◾Project management in emergencies or development projects, preferably from working with refugees and/or IDPs.
◾Strong planning, budgeting, M&E and reporting skills
◾Experience living in challenging contexts, preferably international
◾Knowledge of region is desireable
◾Excellent English, both oral and in writing.
◾Computer skills
◾Driver’s license
◾Higher degree in Education / Pedagogy (Degree in Development Studies, or Social Sciences is also desirable)
◾Proven track record of management skills, including personnel and financial management.
◾Experience with participatory teaching and vocational skills training desirable.
◾Experience negotiating and liaison with governments and education authorities at national and regional levels.
◾Experience from humanitarian contexts and/or protection work.
◾Experience in conducting education assessments highly desirable (including planning, training and carrying out assessments).
◾Understanding and practical experience in the use of international standards and guidelines such as: the INEE Minimum Standards, the IASC CPWG Minimum Standards for Child Protection, IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, etc.
◾Project management in emergencies or development projects, preferably from working with refugees and/or IDPs.
◾Strong planning, budgeting, M&E and reporting skills
◾Experience living in challenging contexts, preferably international
◾Knowledge of region is desireable
◾Excellent English, both oral and in writing.
◾Computer skills
◾Driver’s license
We offer
◾Commencement: 1 March 2014
◾Contract period: 24 months
◾Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries.
◾Duty station: Duty station will be Southeast Myanmar, with frequent travel between Kayin State and Thanintharyi Region
◾Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members can be required to live in joint accommodation.
◾Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
◾Commencement: 1 March 2014
◾Contract period: 24 months
◾Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries.
◾Duty station: Duty station will be Southeast Myanmar, with frequent travel between Kayin State and Thanintharyi Region
◾Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members can be required to live in joint accommodation.
◾Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
Miscellaneous info
◾Full time
◾Full time
How to apply:
Contact info:
Elisabeth Settemsdal HR Advisor (+47) 990 20 322
Chris Bleers Country Director (+95) 9 5076084
Elisabeth Settemsdal HR Advisor (+47) 990 20 322
Chris Bleers Country Director (+95) 9 5076084
The advert is to be published from 21.01.2014 until 02.02.2014
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Link to advert: https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=203067... Link to apply for position: https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/CvJobRespond1.aspx?oppdragsnr=203067985...
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