Afghanistan: Education Adviser (302625-818)

Programme Implementation and Monitoring

• Provide guidance and leadership to the project staff to ensure the delivery of programme targets and technically sound decision- making processes.


• Work with the Project Manager  in the preparation, review and regular revision of the detailed implementation plan, (DIP) taking into account agreed milestones, log frame and budget.


• Collaboratively setting and reviewing monthly targets and work plans for staff in the two provinces of implementation to ensure DIP is achieved.

Monitoring and Evaluation

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  Assures the M & E has access to needed information on a timely basis and in accordance with set standards and requirements.

  
  


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  Supports all Evaluation activities of the project.

  
  

Project Quality

• Assures technical quality of the project


• Collaborates with the project team to ensure timely delivery of project interventions

Reporting and Documentation

• Responsible for coordinating, organizing and formulating required reports in accordance with project and donor requirements


• Responds to audit findings leading to improved project performance.

Coordination/Representation

• Acts as ChildFund Afghanistan;s primary contact with the Ministry of Education and other related and relevant agencies in Kabul


• Coordinates effectively with other NGO’s, UN Agencies and Embassies that are working in education


• Cultivates a strong working relationship with the Fund Manager and other stakeholders of this programme.


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  Proactively supports advocacy efforts    of the project at local, provincial and national level.

  
  


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  Liaise with the international and national office program staff on cross-sectors and specified aspects of the project implementation to ensure integration and contributing to the program’s core outcomes and area of excellence.

  
  

Required Skills

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  Demonstrated skills in training and coaching at various level, including training of trainers.

  
  


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  Experience working successfully with Ministries of Education and other government agencies, networks of educators, or comparable entities.

  
  


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  Analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues.

  
  


• Excellent oral and written skills in English with ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences.


• Previous work experience in Afghanistan or other high conflict zones desirable


• Fluency in Dari, Pashtu or Arabic highly desirable.

Experience Required

MA in Education, Education Management, or other relevant field; Applicants with a relevant Bachelor degree with significant additional professional certification and significant experience as adviser may also apply