Education Project Manager

Under the supervision of the Gaza Area Manager, the Project Manager is fully responsible for the operational, financial and administrative management of the project he/she is appointed to. He /she plays a key role for lesson learning in close relation with the Technical Unit.

Missions / responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Develop and manage the M&E framework including planning and budget management

• Develop planning and integrated budget. Update following participatory analysis with project team and partners.
• Set up baseline for measuring the project impact
• Develop data collection tools for documenting indicators and measure the progress made
• Follow up the number and characteristics of the project beneficiaries
• Coordinate the project implementation with support services (finances, log, HR…)
• Organize and chair monthly team meeting and ensure that weekly meeting are organized in the site
• Report to the Gaza Area Manager
• Produce donor report in collaboration with Gaza Area Manager and Finance Teams
• Anticipate needs for project amendment and contribute to its development
• Prepare and lead the Project Quarterly Review
• In collaboration with Field Coordinator and RTU , input into the development of the terms of reference for mid-term review/final evaluation & to the recruitment of external expertise and support their implementation

Responsibility 2: Develop the partnership framework & coordinate with partners involved in project implementation

• Develop partnership agreements and MoU in close relation with Gaza Area Manager and Finance Teams
• Organize coordination meetings with partners and stakeholders to assess the progress made under project implementation in the spirit of reciprocal collaboration
• Identify partners’ opportunities
• Follow up in close relation with the Finance department the budget delegated to the partners
• Support the partners for identifying their needs for capacity building
• Based on the needs identified, develop adapted response with support from other services if necessary and coach the partners along implementation
• Represent HI in the relevant clusters and thematic groups active in his//her field of expertise.

Responsibility 3: Manage the project team

• Provide job description and organize recruitment in collaboration with line manager and Human Resource department
• Ensure the appraisal framework is in place and functional and that objectives are set up for each member of the team on annual basis
• Lead, coach and supervise the project team
• Assess the team needs for training and identify adapted response in coordination with Human Resource department and coordination team.
• Measure the performance of the project team along the year and provide guidance as required
• Contribute to the project team career development in coordination with Human Resource department
• Ensure that operational, financial, administrative & logistics procedures are respected by project staff
• Follow up upon staff leaves in collaboration with the human resources department

Responsibility 4: Supervise the development of methodologies and tools for the project he/she is in charge of

• Identify the tools needed for implementing the project activities
• Define terms of reference for supporting the development of tools & methodologies in collaboration with Operation and Technical coordination
• Identify needs requiring Technical Unit and/or external expertise support
• With guidance from technical Unit, recruit and monitor external expertise
• Supervise the development of tools and methodologies and ensure active contribution from the project team to their development
• Define training plan & manual for project team/the partners for using tools and methodologies developed
• Monitor the use of tools and methodologies and organize regular lessons learnt analysis for adjusting the tools & methodologies with the project and technical teams.
• In close relation with Operation and Technical Teams, develop terms of reference for HQ technical mission and contribute to their organization

 Responsibility 5: Facilitate project lessons learning and its promotion at national & international level

• Develop tools for collecting information measuring the project impact in close collaboration with the Technical Unit
• Collect identified data and contribute to their analysis
• Identify the good practices/ lessons learnt of the project
• Contribute to the good practices / lessons learnt analysis and documentation under the supervision of the Technical Unit
• Organize dissemination among the project stakeholders and among national stakeholders (government, NGOs, donors) involved into similar field of expertise
• Participate to national and international seminars in the field of expertise and prepare contribution in collaboration with technical coordinator
• Participate to professional network at national level in the field of expertise of the project in collaboration with Technical Coordinator

Responsibility 6: Contribute to the Program Strategic Framework and to the development of new projects

• Contribute to the data collection and analytical framework set up for developing and/or monitoring the strategy
• Collect Government policies and technical materials produced by government departments and NGOs in the field of expertise
• Participate to the development of new projects into the field of expertise

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Job profile requirements:

• Educational background required
• University degree in the field of expertise of the project or in development studies
• Strong experience in education
• Strong knowledge about inclusion
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience in managing project
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience in managing staff
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in working with vulnerable groups
• Work in disability sector strongly recommended
• Strong communication and monitoring skills
• Excellent skills in reports wiriting

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 8 months.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and

Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should send their resume with motivation letter to reach on or before May 4, 2023 to [email protected] indicating your full name and the job title (Education Project Manager) in the subject line of your e-mail application. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.