Provincial Project Supervisor - Afghan Nationals Only

Supervise education projects and staff in the field efficiently.

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Overview

Supervise education projects and staff in the field efficiently.

You have:

  • Graduated from relevant Faculty of University, preferably Education, Science or Literature
  • At least five years’ experience in a higher managerial position within relevant field of a NGO or UN organization, preferably with education project management experience
  • At least five years working experience leading staff working with education-based development projects
  • Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto, written and spoken
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and capacity to deal with different rural communities with varied political/socio-economic and educational background
  • Good supervisory, leadership, analytical and troubleshooting skill
  • Solid knowledge of planning, budgeting and report writing
  • Familiar with design, evaluation, and monitoring of education projects
  • Computer knowledge at an operational level, IRC uses Ms Office standard software

Job Description

· Frequently supervise education activities in the field, at least 40-50% of time should be in project sites.

· Ensure quality of the education projects through regular field visits, technical follow ups and evaluations

· Ensure preparations and follow up of action plans within the project

· Analyze the education data and share analytical reports/recommendations with the Education Program Unit (EPU) on improving qualitative and implementation aspects of the education project.

· In collaboration with the Kabul-based Administration and Program Implementation departments, ensures the timely provision and supply of the education materials to project office and schools.

· Advise and assist the Education Program Unit and HRM section in recruiting the education staff.

· In collaboration with the Field Administration Unit, ensure the project staffs receive on time logistics support in performing their daily action plans and field visits.

· Contribute to developing work plans, reports and budgets as required.

· Ensure delegation and shared information within the project unit and with other units of IRC

· Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders at PO level, particularly with the Provincial Education Directorates

· Ensure all payments, procedure for biding and procurements are according to the IRC approved manuals.

· Through transfer of own knowledge and skills, enhances the ability of the PO education team.

· Identify training needs of PO education staff and to give recommendations to HRM or EPU on training of staff.

· Ensure that all PO education staffs have appropriate skills, knowledge, and training to perform job functions.

· Coach and mentor PO education staff to ensure optimal results.

· Promote an attitude of team spirit and a strong focus on quality.

· Promote gender equality and human rights as well as nondiscrimination attitudes with regard to ethnic, political and religious background within his mandate of responsibilities.

· Coordinate and supervise the activities of PO education unit staff.

· Oversee and guide the implementation of the education activities according to the policy, strategy, work plan, budget, and other guidelines.

· Participate in workshops, seminars and conference organized by the IRC management.

· Promote good coordination with other IRC projects, all PO units and other department at regard to project planning, budgeting, and other related issues.

· Maintain good cooperative relation with the national and provincial authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

· Participate actively in ensuring broad understanding and acceptance by local communities of the education projects and IRC in general.

· Actively ensure community participation in education projects.

· Actively contribute to the successful development and good reputation of the IRC

Qualifications

· Graduated from relevant Faculty of University, preferably Education, Science or Literature

· At least five years’ experience in a higher managerial position within relevant field of a NGO or UN organization, preferably with education project management experience

· At least five years working experience leading staff working with education-based development projects

· Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto, written and spoken

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and capacity to deal with different rural communities with varied political/socio-economic and educational background

· Good supervisory, leadership, analytical and troubleshooting skill

· Solid knowledge of planning, budgeting and report writing

· Familiar with design, evaluation, and monitoring of education projects

· Computer knowledge at an operational level, IRC uses Ms Office standard software

· Ready to work, live and travel in an intricate and strenuous environment

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully managed an education project from start to finish? This question helps assess your project management skills and experience. Discuss specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them to achieve project goals.
How do you ensure quality and effectiveness in education programs you manage? The interviewer wants to know your methods and tools for quality assurance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your approach to building strong relationships with local communities regarding education initiatives. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to coach and mentor your team successfully? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your various responsibilities in a challenging environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org