Main Job Purpose:
Education Program Senior Officer supports the sector through communicating, implementing, and monitoring the Educational Programs to ensure improving access to quality education for change agents as per the sector Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) strategic objectives.
Overall Accountabilities:
- Contribute to setting the sector strategy.
Education Accountabilities:
The main responsibilities will be on the Foundation Educational projects, especially Preprimary and Basic education projects, to do the following:
- Assist in identifying new projects by meeting SFSD representatives, following leads, and conducting research related to project proposals.
- Assist in preparing proposals, tenders, and pre-qualification documents.
- Communicate directly with stakeholders and facilitate program details and logistics through liaising and serving as a point of contact for all communications between partners / NGOs / associations and the foundation to provide information and resources regarding Educational activities and programs in coordination with the manager. Conduct field visits as needed.
- Responsible for periodic updates of projects portfolio on SFSD website.
- Discuss budget and its terms with L&S / partnership / other dept. and financial audit.
- Research topics related to education that are of interest to the Foundation.
- Take corrective measures with NGOs when needed.
- Undertake administrative work related to projects, including filing, letter writing, and documentation of project progress.
- Research certain intervention ideas.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Review project documents, and align with other sectors to reach a collective opinion.
- Review phase reports and prepares and perform audit visits.
- Submit regular and ad hoc status reports on all assigned projects to the manager.
Collaborate with other sectors:
- Collaborate with other technical sectors in the coordination of cross-functional programs.
- Collaborate with the Learning & Strategy sector in evaluating the idea (cost efficiency and evidence-basis), monitoring and assessing the partner NGOs’ performance.
- Monitor the projects' budget with the financial audit sector through regular project assessment to ensure proper budget allocation and apply any corrective actions if needed.
- Support and monitor the database of the partner NGOs and related projects data in collaboration with the MIS in order to have a complete profile for partners and facilities accessibility to project information at any time.
- Provide input for social media and website content material to the PR that reflects the sector’s progress, success stories, and achievements.
Networking & communication:
- Establish sustainable and effective relationships with partners, NGOs, government and public bodies, private sector entities, and other relevant stakeholders to their scope of work.
- Develop and maintain regular contacts with targeted communities and beneficiaries as required.
- Represent the sector in formal conferences and meetings with partners, in coordination with the manager, and create regular positive networks and communication with governmental and non-governmental counterparts.
Position Relationship with Other Parties:
- Internal Relationships: Finance Auditing - Learning & Strategy - other sectors.
- External Relationships: Partners - NGOs - INGOs - Associations.
Work Environment:
- In Office: 60%
- Out of Office: 40%
- Working Days: 5
- Days off: Friday & Saturday
- Working Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
- Work Hazard: Normal
Position Dimensions:
- Level of Authority: Minor, based on the list of choices, these decisions are based on standard rules and procedures.
- Financial Control: NA.
- Annual Amount: NA.
- Hiring Authority & Promotion: Does not Coach New Employees - No Supervision at all - Not Involved in the Employees’ Performance Appraisal - Does not interfere in the hiring process.
Job Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in public administration, Education, public policy, or any related field.
- A Master's degree is preferable.
- Basic legal knowledge is preferred.
Experience
- 4-6 years of experience.
- Able to do basic research functions.
Computer Skills
Languages
- Native Arabic Language.
- English proficiency.
- German/French is a plus.
- Intermediate proficiency in the translation of documents from German to English & Arabic.
Sawiris Foundation's Core Values:
Respect: Dealing with each individual considering all his/her needs, rights, differences, and opinions; we Value time, effort, place, and resources.
Equality: We grant each person the right to express, participate, and own all his/her rights, privileges, and equal opportunities.
Trustworthiness: Fulfillment of rights, duties, and responsibilities effectively with sincerity, integrity, and dedication to work.
Cooperation: Work within the spirit of support, and show flexibility with all people and entities we deal with.
Team Work: Organized collaboration between an integrated group of people with specific and interrelated roles to reach a common goal.
Core Competencies:
- Planning and organizing.
- Networking and communication.
- Adhering to principles and values.
- Working with others.
- Accountability.
Functional Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Working independently.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send the application form and your CV to vacancy@sawirisfoundation.org with the subject line “Candidate Name – Education Program Senior Officer – L9"
The deadline for applying is May 1st, 2023.
