CARE is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill one position of Senior Project Officer (SPO) for Higher Education (HE) for its Waxbarashu waa Iftin (Education is light) Project. The successful candidate will be based in the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Garowe within the MoE Coordination Unit of Waxbarashu waa Iftin Project and will be responsible for day to day implementation of the HE activities of the program at central, regional and district levels.
Specific responsibilities: Reporting to the Waxbarashu waa Iftin VU Amsterdam University Technical Expert, Higher Education will: • Work in support of the Director of Higher Education, and the Higher Education Directorate, under the day-to-day guidance and leadership of the Amsterdam University Technical Expert and in consultation with the Director of Higher Education, assisting him/her with the implementation of the activities of the Education is Light project pertaining to the Higher Education sub sector and with other tasks and duties of a similar nature. • Provide professional and administrative support to the Directorate of Higher Education in all aspects of the work of the Directorate, including (but not necessarily restricted to) the following (managerial and administrative tasks): • Prepare and submit monthly updates /quarterly and annual reports as required. • Carrying out monitoring and research, and other forms of surveys, into all aspects of Higher Education in Puntland, and the various Higher Education Institutions in Puntland, in order to strengthen and keep up-to-date the Directorate’s knowledge of the prevailing situation in Higher Education in Puntland • Under the guidance of the Amsterdam University Technical Expertin consultation with Director of Higher Education, and when called upon to do so, periodically visiting the various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) • Supporting the Director of Higher Education in preparing all necessary meetings, workshops and documents needed in order to keep the leadership of the Ministry of Education fully and comprehensively informed of all developments and salient features within Higher Education in Puntland. Required (essential) skills and qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the Higher Education sub sector or a relevant related field Excellent presentational and report-writing skills Skill and expertise in the use of the Microsoft Office package and other similar well-established computer programmes commonly used within a modern office setting Excellent team building, coaching and mentoring skills
How to apply:
The position will be based in Garowe; closing date for receiving application will be 25th February, 2013.
Applications and CVs should be sent to: The Human Resources Office CARE International in Somalia Garowe Office, Puntland State of Somalia
Email: hrgarowe@som.care.org
Email: hrgarowe@som.care.org
Applicants sending their applications through email should clearly mark on the subject “Senior Project Officer for Higher Education”. CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
CARE SOMALIA SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER – HIGHER EDUCATION
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