The purpose of this position is to manage the overall implementation of the World Vision’s ECD activities in both host community and Azraq camp under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, and in managing the other program and operations staff engaged in ECD.
The ECD Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the ECD components ensuring that activities are implemented as planned, meeting the desired objectives and goals within the designated schedule and Budget.
Areas of Responsibility:
ECD Program Implementation:
- Effectively liaise and collaborate with the Operations Manager.
- Lead the ECD Field staff and support where needed.
- Develop the schedule and operational work plans of ECD activities including better parenting training and awareness sessions and Sports play spaces activities in collaboration with the Host Community ECD team, and in supporting the in-camp Azraq ECD team.
- Oversee the implementation of the ECD Program by ensuring that all inputs are coordinated and project activities are of technical quality;
- Coordinate and support the ECD program Implementation Team
- Support the implementation of the daily or weekly activities and conduct various field visits to the different ECD program locations to monitor and supervise the progress of the work periodically.
- Ensure efficient and effective implementation of supply and procurement requirements in line WV’s internal procurement, financial and other policy and administrative processes as well as donor guidelines.
- Comply fully and ensure compliance with WV’s Child Protection Policy and code of conduct
Partnership and networking
- Effectively liaise and collaborate with the Operations Manager, Sector managers and departments at WVJ and seek guidance and support required for harmonized, effective and efficient coordination.
- Work effectively with the ECD Program stakeholders; facilitate regular communication on the program implementation progress and challenges, if any.
- Participate in WVJ meetings, provide input to reports based on regular site visits and information compiled in the field visits, reporting achievements and variances.
- Provide initiative in maintaining positive, constructive and supportive communication within the ECD Program team and shareholders
- Work with Supply Chain to make sure procurement planning is accurate and on target.
- Ensure World Vision is appropriately represented at Children in Emergencies-focused Working Groups – both in Amman and in Azraq Camp.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- In coordination with the Operations Manager and the Monitoring & Evaluation team, assist in the development of clear monitoring and evaluation tools to measure the quality and impact of ECD activities.
- Responsible for the oversight of the ECD components by ensuring that activities are monitored and delivered to a high quality in each site.
- Coordinate with the MEAL officer to ensure timely submitting monthly ECD components Data with quality.
- Ensure all grants related to ECE refer to technical standards, consider government and Azraq Camp standards and are aligned with internal and external Strategic Objectives
- Follow up with Accountability to respond to feedback from areas of implementation to strengthen ECD Program.
- Coordinate with the ECD Assistant, Filed staff to share success stories and achievements
Reporting
- Update monthly situation report and activity info.
- Update the Grant performance Tracker in coordination with the GAM Team and Operations Manager
- Contribute to reporting requirements from the WV Jordan departments.
- Lead program milestone and reporting.
- Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager
Educational Background:
BS Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, social science, or relevant field.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in working in ideally in relief and/or post-conflict settings in reputable institution, national or international NGO.
- Experience in Early Childhood Development projects implementation is requires
- Budget Management
- Key experience in Project Management
- Strong background in Early Childhood development.
- Good working experience in Early childhood development and Education and familiarity with core principles of children rights, child protection as well as INEE minimum standards, Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle management.
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail in the development of written documents.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Organization, planning, and time management skills
- Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality
- Ability to understand, explain ECD assessment tools
- High level communications skills
- Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment
- Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English
- Ability to write very good quality reports in English is required
- computer literate, with knowledge and hands on skills with email and in MS Office Word and Excel. Experience with Power Point and Project Management software is an asset
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 18 2018
Active Until:
Jan 18 2019
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit