Mission East Humanitarian Aid Organization Armenian Branch
TITLE: Project Coordinator Education
TERM: Full time
OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: All interested candidates
START DATE/ TIME: 01 April 2011
DURATION: 1 year with possible extension
LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Project Coordinator Education will be responsible
for the direct management of projects in the field of education (teacher
reform, inclusive education, vacational education etc.). This includes
implementation of all project activities, financial management of project
budgets, capacity development of local partners and stakeholders as well
as monitoring and evaluation of all project activities. She/He will work
in close collaboration with the Special Needs Programme Coordinator as
well as maintain strong relationships with local partner organizations,
stakeholders and beneficiaries. This role involves working with children.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management:
– Monitor the implementation of education project activities in
accordance with project log frames, annual work plans and budgets;
– Monitor budget expenses in accordance with original budget, review
monthly reports and requests, maintain oversight of under/overspending
and facilitate corrective actions;
– Conduct regular planning meetings with partner organizations for update
and information exchange;
– Conduct regular monitoring visits to all project sites, stakeholders
and beneficiaries;
– Review monthly monitoring reports/workbooks from partner organizations
and compile full report;
– Provide technical support on data flow, data verification including
development of tools for the monitoring and evaluation system with
particular emphasis on quality control;
– Receive monitoring and evaluation feedback from partners and
beneficiaries and provide advice for appropriate technical follow;
– Assist in compilation of annual reports as per donor requirement as
well as other requested reports;
– Facilitate review of annual work plans and budgets in line with the log
frames;
– Participate in meetings (Project Coordination, Project Management
Committee, Task Group meetings etc.) as requested.
Project/ Programme Development:
– Develop relevant project management documents such as Memorandum of
Understanding, Terms of Reference, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan,
Sustainability Plan, Action Plan etc.;
– Organize and facilitate procurement of international consultants:
develop Terms of Reference for international consultants, facilitate
in-country consultancy visits and review reports;
– Assist Special Needs Programme Coordinator and Country Director in
development of concept notes and project proposals;
– Liaise closely with all relevant stakeholders on community, marz and
national level, including ministries as well as local and international
NGOs and other organizations and institutions.
Capacity Development of Local Partners:
– Support capacity development of local partner organizations, especially
in the field of monitoring and evaluation.
Other Responsibilities:
– Act as translator for expat staff as well as international consultants
when necessary;
– Compile minutes, notes as necessary and requested, maintain filing
system;
– Perform other tasks as delegated by Special Needs Coordinator or
Country Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Education, International Development or in related fields;
– Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including working for an
international organization;
– Proven track record of successful project management, including
monitoring and evaluation, budget management and development of
proposals;
– Experience in cooperation with local partners and government
representatives;
– Experience in monitoring and evaluation system design, analysis, tools
and data-flow;
– Work experience in (Inclusive, Special) Education sector is an
advantage;
– Sympathy to Mission East Organizational Values;
– Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines;
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with a
variety of people and organizations;
– Strong understanding of current national and international context of
(inclusive) education as well as disability rights and specific barriers
in achieving full implementation;
– Ability to collect and analyze data as well present data in clear and
comprehensive manner, strong reporting skills;
– Ability to travel to project sites on a frequent basis;
– Experienced team player;
– Strong interest in and commitment to the concept of Education For All
and disability rights;
– Fluency in spoken and written English;
– Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please submit your full CV and letter of
motivation by email to: nona@… and cc:kirstin@… .
Only short listed candidates will be invited for the interview. No phone
calls, please.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its
website – www.careercenter.am, Thanks.
OPENING DATE: 16 February 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 February 2011
ABOUT COMPANY: Mission East, founded in Denmark in 1991, is an
international humanitarian organization, carrying out relief and
development programmes in Eastern Europe and Asia.
More information on Mission East can be found at: www.miseast.org.
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Mission East Humanitarian Aid Organization Armenian Branch
Yerevan, Armenia
Project Management:
– Monitor the implementation of education project activities in
accordance with project log frames, annual work plans and budgets;
– Monitor budget expenses in accordance with original budget, review
monthly reports and requests, maintain oversight of under/overspending
and facilitate corrective actions;
– Conduct regular planning meetings with partner organizations for update
and information exchange;
– Conduct regular monitoring visits to all project sites, stakeholders
and beneficiaries;
– Review monthly monitoring reports/workbooks from partner organizations
and compile full report;
– Provide technical support on data flow, data verification including
development of tools for the monitoring and evaluation system with
particular emphasis on quality control;
– Receive monitoring and evaluation feedback from partners and
beneficiaries and provide advice for appropriate technical follow;
– Assist in compilation of annual reports as per donor requirement as
well as other requested reports;
– Facilitate review of annual work plans and budgets in line with the log
frames;
– Participate in meetings (Project Coordination, Project Management
Committee, Task Group meetings etc.) as requested.
Project/ Programme Development:
– Develop relevant project management documents such as Memorandum of
Understanding, Terms of Reference, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan,
Sustainability Plan, Action Plan etc.;
– Organize and facilitate procurement of international consultants:
develop Terms of Reference for international consultants, facilitate
in-country consultancy visits and review reports;
– Assist Special Needs Programme Coordinator and Country Director in
development of concept notes and project proposals;
– Liaise closely with all relevant stakeholders on community, marz and
national level, including ministries as well as local and international
NGOs and other organizations and institutions.
Capacity Development of Local Partners:
– Support capacity development of local partner organizations, especially
in the field of monitoring and evaluation.
Other Responsibilities:
– Act as translator for expat staff as well as international consultants
when necessary;
– Compile minutes, notes as necessary and requested, maintain filing
system;
– Perform other tasks as delegated by Special Needs Coordinator or
Country Director.
The Project Coordinator Education will be responsible
for the direct management of projects in the field of education (teacher
reform, inclusive education, vacational education etc.). This includes
implementation of all project activities, financial management of project
budgets, capacity development of local partners and stakeholders as well
as monitoring and evaluation of all project activities. She/He will work
in close collaboration with the Special Needs Programme Coordinator as
well as maintain strong relationships with local partner organizations,
stakeholders and beneficiaries. This role involves working with children.
