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Save the Children International is looking for Education Project Officer
JOB TITLE:  Education Project Officer
TEAM/PROGRAMME:  Education Programme

LOCATION:  Based in Mae Sot, Tak,Thailand
Type of Contract: 12 months (with possible extension pending funding)

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3:  the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:
To support the implementation of the BEST project through provision of planning, technical input, monitoring, reporting and joint implementation of activities with partners.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Education Project Co-ordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 refugee camps and implements national and regional Children on the Move programs in Thailand. The Thailand Programme Office includes approximately 60 staff.

Staff directly reporting to this post: 0

Budget Holder: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1.Project implementation

a.Carry out monitoring/observation of training in 9 refugee camps

b.Collect and provide relevant and accurate data related to education project implementation

c.Provide technical input on tools, systems and methods used in teacher training

d.Provide input for coordinator for project and organisational reports

e.Support the coordinator with annual planning, reporting and review processes

2.Partners

a.Collaborate with BEST partners and key stakeholders  in the areas of teacher training planning, materials development, delivery and reporting

b.Ensure standardised systems, tools and materials are used in camp teacher training programmes

c.Carry out monitoring and implementation follow up for Partners’ training activities

d.Provide support for additional training resource partners, as needed

3.Administrative

a.In collaboration with the team, develop quarterly financial planning and budget phasing

b.Ensure that cash advances are reconciled as per Save the Children’s policies and procedures

c.Support the coordinator to update and submit the Issue Log, Action Tracker and Project Action Tracker in a timely manner

d.Ensure that monthly work plans are developed and accompanying documents are submitted on time (TAR etc)

4.Internal support

a. Provide feedback and input for PDQ & MEAL

b. Input on the design of project proposals and funding priorities

c. Ensure that camp partners are prepared for visits by Save the Children staff from other offices

d. Support translation for non-Karen/Burmese speaking staff

e. Attend monthly team meeting

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:

- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values

- Work with the team and upholds the role of ensuring team and partners are accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

- Creates / maintains a work environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self, colleagues and partners, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same

- Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

- Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners

- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions that are contextually relevant and applicable

- Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

- Honest, encourages openness and transparency

- Always acts in the best interests of children

QUALIFICATIONS 
Essential:

- Thai Nationality

- Demonstrated high achievement, good team player, self – directed

- Proven ability to  work independently

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Demonstrated project co-ordination/management and facilitation skills

- Demonstrated good administrative skills

- At least 3 years professional working experience ideally in development, education management, human resource development or other related fields

- Ability and willingness to work in a remote area and travel domestically and internationally

- Bachelor degree in education or related field, e.g. social science, development education, human resources development

- Ability to speak and write Karen and/or Burmese languages

- Good command of English language

Desirable:

- Ability and experience in delivering education-focussed training or teacher training

- Experience in financial administration

- Master’s degree in education or related field

- Knowledge of education systems in Thailand, Myanmar, and refugee camps

Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.
Deadline for submission of application is on 15 August 2016
 
To apply, please send your application and CV to HR Department at hr.thailand@savethechildren.org

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for Education Project Officer. (Name of candidate)”
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
“We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”