Education Program Manager (Urgent)
Department: Program
Location / Duty Station: Banlung, Rattanakiri with frequent travel to school projects in remote communities
Role Purpose / Summary
Education Program Manager (EPC) requires a dynamic person who can motivates national and sub-national government and NGOs partners, stakeholders to develop strategic partners and collective effort for program interventions at scale. This position requires someone with well-developed advisory, facilitation, coaching, documentation and critical thinking skills who can collaborate and work with a diverse range of people, particularly sub-national government and school level.
The Education Program Manager is one the USW Cambodia’s program management team member, he/she will lead UWS Cambodia’s education program toward achieving Zero Education Poverty. He/she will actively engage in policy and strategy discussions at the national/regional level to enhance the enabling environment, leading to strengthen primary education for rural remote children in Cambodia.
Program Manager leads the Education team culture of adaptive management and learning and raises the profile and UWS Cambodia’s program model as one leading primary education in Cambodia.
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, EPC will responsible and accountable for the overall management and planning of programs’ implementation of education programs, engage with fund-raising and partnership development management including program budget and team leadership.
He/she will oversee and provide technical management support to at least two program coordinators on program implementation including developing project plans and ensure quality of program implementation and key performance indicators are achieved as set in annual target.
In addition, the EPM will work closely with the funding raising team and relevant team members to develop program planning and budget as required by donors.
- Program Management & Implementation:
- Lead the preparation and provide guidance of implementation of the program-based work plans, M&E indicators in accordance with UWS procedure and guideline.
- Monitor and oversee the day-to-day implementation of the education program and ensure compliance with the agreed work plans and targets met with the donor's requirement.
- Ensure that all staff, partners and schools target have a clear understanding of UWS’s mission, vision, values, priorities and related policies.
- Conduct regular program reflection meetings with the education team, where it is necessary with relevant partners and stakeholders to enhance information sharing and improve efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation and operations.
- Maintain high standards of transparency and accountability in the course of program implementation while ensuring integrity and timeliness of activities implementation in meeting programme objectives, compliance with donors & UWS policies.
- Provision of regular updates on education program progress and challenges to team, line manager and global team to allow for timely interventions and corrective actions.
- Ensure the timely reviews and adjustments for the program implementation plans and budgets as may be required from time to time.
- Program Monitoring and Partnership Development:
- Work closely with the global program team, education program coordinators to design and develop new funding proposals.
- Coordinate with MEAL team to undertake participatory assessments, surveys and planning new projects initiatives including conducting relevant research, proposal writing and program documentations
- Help to shape national action plans for achieving Zero Education Poverty target that such plans draw on good practice programming from UWS and other NGOs.
- Lead documentation activities using a creative range of communication approaches to ensure that lessons reach key audiences and feed into policy dialogue in Cambodia and globally.
- Budgeting and Reporting
- Responsible for the education programme budgetary controls and oversights of programme budgets and expenses under unit portfolio.
- Undertaking monthly budget monitoring in order to ensure accuracy of financial reports, manage budget variances, explain variances and propose measures for managing the variances.
- Responsible and accountable for the preparation of timely and high-quality progress and end of project narrative and financial reports by having close collaboration and support of the finance department in accordance with the donor reporting schedule and formats.
- Team Leadership and Development
- Recruit and lead a dynamic team of Cambodian professionals to deliver Education programs in line with USW’s values
- Coach the team to excel and play a role as future leaders in their areas of expertise.
- Encourage the culture and practice of learning, creativity and innovation amongst the team members
- Child Safeguarding and Reporting
- Responsible for being the key contact person for SEOs/EOs in target provinces to raise concerns.
- Support the National CPS led to respond to cause for concerns in the province in collaboration with local authority and local authority children’s social care services.
- Adhere to the guidelines laid out in the UWS Child Protection Policy,
- Collaborate with the National Inclusion Lead Support Education Officers to implement inclusion and child protection and safeguarding procedures and policies in schools.
- Any other reasonable tasks as required by the line manager
- ESSENTIAL
- Cambodian national and passionate working with children
- Master degree in the field of Education, development study, social sciences and related fields.
- Minimum of 7 years in senior education project and program management
- Strong experience in managing multiple grants and sound financial management
- Demonstrated leadership capacity and ability to manage staff and build strong and cohesive teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer
- Strong understanding of national education systems, policies, and best practices.
- Strong communications, coordination and passionate in working with governments and schools’ stakeholders
- Ability to documents case study, and produce narrative report in English
- Open-minded person, flexibility and travel in a long distance
- Candidates must display characteristics/skills relevant to the UWS child protection policy with supervisory skills to support and develop good practice of child protection and reporting mechanisms e.g. A commitment to child rights.
- Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in Khmer and English)
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, patient, innovative, understanding, team player
- DESIRABLE
- Female candidates are strongly encouraging to apply
- Sound interesting in development works in particular primary education in remote areas
- A Master degree in education and have at least 7 years’ experience working in the education sector in particular primary education.
- Demonstrated expertise in capacity building, technical assistance, and curriculum development.
- Strong analytical ability and knowledge of research and evaluation methods.
- Good people management and leadership skills
- Ability to produce high quality reports, presentations and other communications to a range of current and potential stakeholders.
- Flexible and Open-minded person, willing to learn new things
- Strong initiative, innovative and creative
- High commitment and demonstrates good accountability
Education Officers (5 Positions)
Duty Station: 1 EO in Koh Kong, 2 EO in Ratanakiri, 2 EO in Stung Treng Province
Role Purpose / Summary
Education Program Manager (EPC) requires a dynamic person who can motivates national and sub-national government and NGOs partners, stakeholders to develop strategic partners and collective effort for program interventions at scale. This position requires someone with well-developed advisory, facilitation, coaching, documentation and critical thinking skills who can collaborate and work with a diverse range of people, particularly sub-national government and school level.
The Education Program Manager is one the USW Cambodia’s program management team member, he/she will lead UWS Cambodia’s education program toward achieving Zero Education Poverty. He/she will actively engage in policy and strategy discussions at the national/regional level to enhance the enabling environment, leading to strengthen primary education for rural remote children in Cambodia.
Program Manager leads the Education team culture of adaptive management and learning and raises the profile and UWS Cambodia’s program model as one leading primary education in Cambodia.
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, EPC will responsible and accountable for the overall management and planning of programs’ implementation of education programs, engage with fund-raising and partnership development management including program budget and team leadership.
He/she will oversee and provide technical management support to at least two program coordinators on program implementation including developing project plans and ensure quality of program implementation and key performance indicators are achieved as set in annual target.
In addition, the EPM will work closely with the funding raising team and relevant team members to develop program planning and budget as required by donors.
- Pedagogical Support/Review
- Provide teachers with on-site support, including lesson observations, feedback, and capacity-building sessions.
- Supporting School Directors and SMCs
- Provide school principals and School Management Committees (SMCs) with capacity-building training and foster collective ownership and accountability.
- Conduct minute meetings with headteachers and (SMCs), working towards prioritised, budgeted annual school development plans.
- School Visits and Community Engagement:
- Visit all schools they support, spending at least two full days with each community to monitor and enhance school performance including school environment, WASH, governance, resources, CPS, and the student learning outcomes.
- Ensure all stakeholders comply with UWS’ CPS and Inclusion Policies.
- Facilitate audited monthly meetings with Girl Clubs, and Mother Groups at each assigned school, ensuring regular attendance and tracking the progress of their work plans and outcomes, and enhance community ownership and accountability.
- Identify at-risk students and OOS children within the community and collaborate with local authorities, head teachers, and SMCs to support their reintegration into school.
- Contribute to developing the school's annual operational plan by providing inputs and ensuring the integration of UWS initiatives.
- Engage the community and decision-makers to foster ownership and commitment to school quality assurance, encompassing school infrastructure, operations, and governance.
- Data Collection and Monitoring
- Collect data for programme monitoring and evaluation across all relevant metrics (at minimum, all core data points for ZEP and UKAM R5).
- Carry out routine inspections of school grounds (classrooms, WASH facilities, playgrounds, fences and gates) to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.
- (Quarterly) ensure the timely completion of School Development Reports (SDRs) and any relevant data as requested by the MEAL team.
- (As required), collect case studies to capture lessons learned and good practices that can be used to advocate for quality and inclusive education.
- ESSENTIAL
- Is a Cambodian national
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of education, social sciences, community development and related fields
- Experience of child protection and safeguarding and GEDSI related projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively adapt information for different audiences.
- Extensive experience building school staff and community body capacity and delivering training to improve education and teaching quality.
- Computer literate.
- Basic level of English is advantageous.
- Persistent, enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to take on new ideas and initiatives. Is patient, understanding, and a team player.
- Is prepared to extensively travel to remote communities within Cambodia, including at short notice.
- DESIRABLE
- Female candidates are strongly encouraging to apply
- A degree in education and have at least three years experience working in the education sector in particular primary education.
- Good facilitation and communication skills, in particular working with sub-national government
- Good documentations skills and be able to write report in English
- Sound interesting in development works in particular primary education in remote areas
- Flexible and Open-minded person, willing to learn new things
- High commitment and demonstrates a good accountability
Building Officer
Department Program
Location / Duty Station: Banglung, Ratanakiri
Role Purpose / Summary
Education Program Manager (EPC) requires a dynamic person who can motivates national and sub-national government and NGOs partners, stakeholders to develop strategic partners and collective effort for program interventions at scale. This position requires someone with well-developed advisory, facilitation, coaching, documentation and critical thinking skills who can collaborate and work with a diverse range of people, particularly sub-national government and school level.
The Education Program Manager is one the USW Cambodia’s program management team member, he/she will lead UWS Cambodia’s education program toward achieving Zero Education Poverty. He/she will actively engage in policy and strategy discussions at the national/regional level to enhance the enabling environment, leading to strengthen primary education for rural remote children in Cambodia.
Program Manager leads the Education team culture of adaptive management and learning and raises the profile and UWS Cambodia’s program model as one leading primary education in Cambodia.
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, EPC will responsible and accountable for the overall management and planning of programs’ implementation of education programs, engage with fund-raising and partnership development management including program budget and team leadership.
He/she will oversee and provide technical management support to at least two program coordinators on program implementation including developing project plans and ensure quality of program implementation and key performance indicators are achieved as set in annual target.
In addition, the EPM will work closely with the funding raising team and relevant team members to develop program planning and budget as required by donors.
- Oversight and Maintenance
- Support the Building Manager in overseeing the construction and maintenance of UWS schools and all WASH facilities including the construction materials.
- Ensure school environments are well-decorated and properly maintained.
- Oversee the maintenance of UWS equipment, including vehicles and motors.
- Work closely with the finance and procurement team for the material purchase order and support in the procurement process.
- Training and Meetings
- Attend training sessions provided by UWS and participate in monthly meetings.
- Attend all meetings requested by UWS management.
- Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Work closely with the Project Team during visits by International Schools and donors.
- Serve as a liaison between UWS and School Management Committees.
- Collaborate with remote communities to support UWS building programs, including overnight stays when necessary.
- Mobile resources and labor from the community to support the building process where it is needed.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Collect and analyses data as required.
- Write reports in both Khmer and English.
- Flexibility and General Support
- Handle any reasonable requests made by UWS management.
- Work flexibly to adapt to various tasks and responsibilities.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support UWS programs.
- Other tasks as required by the line manager or management team.
- Skills Require
- Adaptability and Learning: Curious, eager to learn, and open to adopting new methods and approaches to work.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Safety Awareness: Highly safety-conscious, with an understanding of local building codes and community environments.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office and familiar with 3D design software such as Revit, SketchUp, and CAD.
- Professional Attitude: Flexible and professional, with the ability to thrive in an international work environment.
- Construction Experience: Experienced in school construction projects, with knowledge of various structural models.
- Project Management: Comprehensive understanding of school building construction management.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to build productive and effective programs.
- Problem-Solving: Skilled in resolving challenges under pressure, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Innovation: Dedicated to developing competitive and high-quality building solutions.
- Documentation Skills: Knowledgeable in documentation and filing systems for efficient record-keeping.
- CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience related to school building and classroom facilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Basic level of English
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, patient, innovative, understanding, team player
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
- Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.
