ChildFund International - EthiopiaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Education Project Coordinator Major Responsibilities• Ensure the Enabling Orphan and Vulnerable Children to Access Quality Education project is implemented according to the approved donor and government agreements and with required quality standards.• In coordination with the ECD/Education Program Specialist, develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan guiding the project implementation and ensure this is implemented.• Assist the Education/ECD Program Specialist in preparing programmatic and financial reports for donor(s), government and ChildFund as required, ensuring these are of a high quality and submitted to the country office in a timely manner. This will include compilation of information from a range of project staffs.• Assist the ECD/Education Program Specialist on the preparation and revision of a realistic budget; authorizing and monitoring expenditure in line with the budget and donor guidelines, ChildFund grant management and financial guidelines.• Monitor and support the implementing partner project staff in implementing the project. This includes ensuring the appropriate light training and follow-up needs of all project staff as identified and planned with the ECD/Education Program Specialist.• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.Terms of Employment: One year with a possibility of extension based on proven performanceHow to Apply• Qualified candidates can apply in person, via e-mail or by sending non-returnable full CV and copies of supporting documents with cover letter on or before September 30, 2019 to: ChildFund EthiopiaBole-03-680 Street, House No 207-11, P.O.Box 5545Tel: 0116-612-928/637498 Email: ethiopiaoffice@childfund.orgPlease write the job title on the subject line when applying through e-mail.ChildFund Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply

Bachelor's

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline.

Work Experience
• Five years’ experience in the practical implementation of education projects.

Demonstrate Competencies
• Good technical knowledge in the field of quality education.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, inter-personal, communication and report writing skills.
• Computer literate in word processing and excel packages.
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets.
• An understanding of child well-being and their protection and fulfillment

5-10 years