Education Technical Manager

Under the direct supervision of the CDO, the Education Technical Manager will:

• Establish new partnerships and working relationships with potential partners who have a mandate and expertise on Education programs, such as UNICEF, Save the children, NRC etc.
• Develop Education programme policies and long-term strategic plans in line with the organization overall strategy, in close coordination with the operations team
• In coordination with the grants team, formulate multi-year programmes based on the needs and organizations strategic priority areas, with an emphasis on the sustainability of programs.
• Responsible for the overall technical management of the education activities/projects across the implementing areas in the region
• Undertake periodic monitoring visits to the project location (in coordination with Operations) and devise action plans (based on the outcome) to ensure continued support to the operations teams as well as to improve quality of the programs in line with the project objectives, technical requirements, strategies and donor compliances.
• Propose modifications to program approaches and strategies based on lessons learned, changing contexts, policy change and analysis of the ongoing programs.
• Play a leading role in capacity building of the operations team and partners to ensure they are equipped with required working knowledge and skills and adequately capable to fulfill their tasks with high standards and quality. 

• Work in close coordination and Collaboration with other technical managers and staffs to develop integrated program strategies, cost-effective methods, working approaches, tools/guides for project development and delivery.
• Represent the organization at inter/national level external meetings, working groups and other events relevant to education programme, strategy, and policies.
• Ensure the submission of timely, accurate and well-written donor reports and other reporting requirements of education programming 

• Work closely with the Country Director to identify staffing needs for the education program and take part in the recruitment process to ensure the new staff meets the required standards and the skill set.
• Participate in cross-functional assessment and appraisal activities for proposed project areas or activities, if required.
• undertake other duties as required by the Chief Development Officer.

Qualifications and experience required:

• University degree or higher education in the field of education, social sciences or related.
• Experience in managing education programmes in volatile and complexed contexts.
• At least 5 years experience of working within the education sector for humanitarian organizations
• Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts and knowledge of the middle-east context.
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic - both written and verbal.