Job ID
40613
Job Title
Education & Protection Manager
To work for
Secours Islamique France (SIF)
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Education/Training - Administrative - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Project Management and Implementation
Strategic vision and supervision of the Education and Protection teams across the country, in coordination with, and under the technical supervision of the Education and Protection Coordinator.
Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting (internal and external) of project activities with a specific emphasis on remote project management.
Ensure program’s adaptability to the operational context, adapting tools and project implementation approaches.
Oversee program performance, budget control, expenditures, procurement, and overall project cycle management as per contractual obligations, timelines, and donor compliance in coordination with the Education and Protection Coordinator.
Develop the project implementation plan including procurement and distribution schedules of program inputs in line with project logistics/supply chain capacity.
Ensure the compliance with INEE Minimum Standards for Education and Minimum Standards for Child Protection (CPMS) within the implementation of all activities across governorates.
Ensure quality and relevance of the sessions’ curriculum content in all non-formal education and child protection interventions, in coordination with and taking into consideration feedback and inputs from relevant stakeholders.
Ensure that the local partners have work plans in place and follow up with them regularly to ensure that activities are on track.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local governments, NGOs, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to communities, partners, and children in line with SIF’s principles, values, and strategic plan and compliant with SIF’s procedures.
Ensure implementation of protection mainstreaming/integration guidance for other technical teams and programs (Mine Risk Education/Humanitarian Mine Action, Livelihood, Emergency Response, Partnership, MEAL) and promote multi-sectoral approaches.
Risk Management and Compliances
Identify, assess and inform Education and Protection Coordinator on potential risks related to program implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including safeguarding policies and ethical standards.
Ensure compliance with contractual arrangements
Managing Staff, Providing Guidance, and Facilitating Growth
Under the leadership of the Education and Protection Coordinator, support the Education and Protection project team to ensure the effective implementation of projects with adequate support and resources, establishing clear communication channels between field and central office levels as well as with other departments.
Set expectations, offer leadership, and provide technical assistance as necessary to enable Education and Protection team to fulfil their roles effectively, under the leadership of the Education and Protection Coordinator.
Oversee, under the responsibility of the Education and Protection Coordinator, the daily performance within the department through performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
Under the responsibility of the Education and Protection Coordinator, participate in developing an Education and Protection team training program at the organizational level to enhance the capacity and awareness among all staff, identifying training needs and collaborating with team members to implement the program.
Internal and External Reporting
Ensure timely and high-quality fulfilment of all reporting requirements for programs in coordination with programme, grant and MEAL team.
Produce high-quality narrative reports highlighting project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Ensure that all reporting is conducted in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations and requirements.
Facilitating Learning for Strategic Decision-Making
Gather and integrate data from various thematic and operational areas to analyse program impacts, supporting organizational learning and strategic planning.
Lead efforts to promote collaboration and integration among thematic programs, optimizing overall outcomes for communities.
Communicate key findings and monitoring data through reports to facilitate timely and informed decision-making by management.
Representation
In coordination with Education and Protection Coordinator and Programmes Coordinator, represent SIF at pertinent inter-NGO and stakeholders' meetings at the field level, promoting the sharing of best practices and learning among agencies.
This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions assigned by the Supervisor.
Strategic vision and supervision of the Education and Protection teams across the country, in coordination with, and under the technical supervision of the Education and Protection Coordinator.
Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting (internal and external) of project activities with a specific emphasis on remote project management.
Ensure program’s adaptability to the operational context, adapting tools and project implementation approaches.
Oversee program performance, budget control, expenditures, procurement, and overall project cycle management as per contractual obligations, timelines, and donor compliance in coordination with the Education and Protection Coordinator.
Develop the project implementation plan including procurement and distribution schedules of program inputs in line with project logistics/supply chain capacity.
Ensure the compliance with INEE Minimum Standards for Education and Minimum Standards for Child Protection (CPMS) within the implementation of all activities across governorates.
Ensure quality and relevance of the sessions’ curriculum content in all non-formal education and child protection interventions, in coordination with and taking into consideration feedback and inputs from relevant stakeholders.
Ensure that the local partners have work plans in place and follow up with them regularly to ensure that activities are on track.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local governments, NGOs, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to communities, partners, and children in line with SIF’s principles, values, and strategic plan and compliant with SIF’s procedures.
Ensure implementation of protection mainstreaming/integration guidance for other technical teams and programs (Mine Risk Education/Humanitarian Mine Action, Livelihood, Emergency Response, Partnership, MEAL) and promote multi-sectoral approaches.
Risk Management and Compliances
Identify, assess and inform Education and Protection Coordinator on potential risks related to program implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including safeguarding policies and ethical standards.
Ensure compliance with contractual arrangements
Managing Staff, Providing Guidance, and Facilitating Growth
Under the leadership of the Education and Protection Coordinator, support the Education and Protection project team to ensure the effective implementation of projects with adequate support and resources, establishing clear communication channels between field and central office levels as well as with other departments.
Set expectations, offer leadership, and provide technical assistance as necessary to enable Education and Protection team to fulfil their roles effectively, under the leadership of the Education and Protection Coordinator.
Oversee, under the responsibility of the Education and Protection Coordinator, the daily performance within the department through performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
Under the responsibility of the Education and Protection Coordinator, participate in developing an Education and Protection team training program at the organizational level to enhance the capacity and awareness among all staff, identifying training needs and collaborating with team members to implement the program.
Internal and External Reporting
Ensure timely and high-quality fulfilment of all reporting requirements for programs in coordination with programme, grant and MEAL team.
Produce high-quality narrative reports highlighting project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Ensure that all reporting is conducted in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations and requirements.
Facilitating Learning for Strategic Decision-Making
Gather and integrate data from various thematic and operational areas to analyse program impacts, supporting organizational learning and strategic planning.
Lead efforts to promote collaboration and integration among thematic programs, optimizing overall outcomes for communities.
Communicate key findings and monitoring data through reports to facilitate timely and informed decision-making by management.
Representation
In coordination with Education and Protection Coordinator and Programmes Coordinator, represent SIF at pertinent inter-NGO and stakeholders' meetings at the field level, promoting the sharing of best practices and learning among agencies.
This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of project management in a both emergency and development contexts, with solid experience in education and protection.
Bachelor’s degree in an area of social development, education sciences or equivalent, master’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge of donor regulations and requirements, particularly related to humanitarian assistance
Excellent project management skills, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
Knowledge in MEAL systems and quantitative monitoring
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, and external partners.
Values diversity as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Bachelor’s degree in an area of social development, education sciences or equivalent, master’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge of donor regulations and requirements, particularly related to humanitarian assistance
Excellent project management skills, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
Knowledge in MEAL systems and quantitative monitoring
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, and external partners.
Values diversity as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Salary and Benefits
Confidential
About us
Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a nongovernmental organization devoted to international solidarity, social and humanitarian causes in the fields of humanitarian assistance and development aid, both in France and in the world.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 03, 2024
Expiry Date
Oct 03, 2024
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CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Have you ever been arrested, Indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law (exclude minor traffic violation).
Q2: Please confirm that you have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to PSEA, or left employment.
Q3: Please Confirm that you don’t suffer from any health issues (Chronic disease, injuries,) that prevent or limit your ability to perform your tasks properly.
Q2: Please confirm that you have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to PSEA, or left employment.
Q3: Please Confirm that you don’t suffer from any health issues (Chronic disease, injuries,) that prevent or limit your ability to perform your tasks properly.