Inclusive Education Project Manager

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

 Under the supervision of the Area Manager West Bank, the Inclusive Education Project Manager is fully responsible for the operational, financial and administrative management of the project he/she is appointed to. He /she play a key role for lesson learning in close relation with the Technical Unit. The project manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Palestine mission.  With all the other HI managers, the project manager shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation.

 Responsibilities:

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

Aim: Ensure the project is run according to HI and donor requirements and progress on a timely manner against the defined objectives

 Benchmarks: PM Box updated on monthly basis (planning, M&E, budget), project is on track according to initial planning, Budget tools, MIS are prepared and shared on monthly basis, Tools are in place for monitoring activities and collecting beneficiary data, Quality reports are prepared for the donor according to internal deadlines.

 Activities:

• 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 Area Manager West Bank
• Produce donor report in collaboration with Area Manager and Finance Teams
• Anticipate needs for project amendment and contribute to its development
• Prepare and lead the Project Quaterly Review 
• In collaboration with Area Manager 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

Aim: Ensure that the framework defining the role and responsibilities of HI and the partners for the project implementation is in place and that the partners’ input are monitored

Benchmarks: Partner is implementing activities according to timeframe and spending according to the budget and PA, regular meetings are held with the partner to review progress, achievements and challenges.

 Activities:

• Develop partnership agreements and MoU in close relation with 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//hers field of expertise.

Responsibility 3: Manage the project team

Aim: Ensure that necessary human resources are available and capable for results-driven project implementation

Benchmarks: Each team member has set objectives for the year, The team is assessed after end of probation and during annual evaluation, Work is distributed adequately on a weekly basis among the team  

 Activities:

• 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 & logictics 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

Aim: Ensure that the technical framework for implementing project activities is in place, regularly adjusted based on lessons learnt and that the project team works in compliance with validated frameworks.

Benchmarks: Tools required for the project are developed, validated and used.

 Activities:

• 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 coordinations
• 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

Aim: Ensure that good practices under the project are identified and shared;  used for advocating towards vulnerable people inclusion.

Benchmarks: knowledge management tools are shared regularly with RTU, lessons learnt and good practices/success stories are collected and/or produced trrhoughout the lifetime of the project

 Activities:

• 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 collaborationw tih Technical coordinator
• Participate to professional network at national level in the field of expertise of the project in collaboration with Technical focal points

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

Aim: Ensure that the project is run in line with the RPF;  contributes to the RPF successful implementation

Benchmarks: Data collected on RPF monitoring when needed, government policies are identified and disseminated to operational and technical teams, Active contribution/lead in project development

 Activities:

• 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
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience in managing project (preferably in education)
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience in managing staff
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in the field of Education ideally with knowledge on Inclusive Edcuation.
• Minimum of 4 years practical experience in working with vulnerable group
• Proven expertise in education system in the oPt.
• Knowledge of the general inclusion concepts and frameworks.
• Work in disability sector is strongly   recommended
• Proven experience in proposal writing
• Excellent skills in reports wiriting especially in English.

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.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email mentioned below.

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Initial National contract will be for a period of 12 months, it is subject to be renewed based on availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer. It welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and is ready to provide reasonable accommodation for their specific needs.

Interested candidates should send their resume with motivation letter to reach on or before Jan 6, 2024 to [email protected] indicating your full name and the job title (Inclusive Education Project Manager- West Bank) 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.