UNICEF Kenya
Temporary Appointment (TA) – Project Manager (Education)
Position Title:
Project Manager (Education)
Level:
P3 (TA)
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date:
October 01, 2014 – September 30, 2015
Duration:
364 days
Reporting to:
Chief, Education Section
Background
In Kenya, recurring disasters such as droughts, floods and conflicts have often disrupted learning,
adversely affected school system and substantially damaged the education infrastructure. This
has slowed the progress towards achieving EFA and the MDG Goals. The major concern by the
Government of Kenya, particularly the Ministry of Education and the Education Cluster members
is how to ensure and assure all persons especially children the right to quality education and safe
learning environment in emergencies and post crisis recovery. The first Emergency Preparedness
and Response Plan developed by the Education Sector illustrates the Government of Kenya's
commitment to meeting EFA goals for the year 2015.
In line with the EPRP guidance, UNICEF works closely with the Ministry of Education to develop
the capacity of the education cluster and provide technical assistance to conduct rapid
assessment in emergency affected counties.
This temporary position will work under the direction and guidance of the Chief, Education
Section to coordinate overall education in emergency preparedness and response. Project
Manager will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the education in emergency interventions, to ensure the survival and well-being of
children and affected communities in emergency. Will be responsible to coordinate and provide
support for policy and programme planning and management in UNICEF supported emergency
programme.
Outcome 10
By 2018, children and adolescents in Kenya receive child-centred quality teaching learning with
improved learning outcomes through evidence-based basic education plans and Child Friendly
School standards that are implemented with full participation of parents, communities and
county governments, including in emergencies, disadvantaged and vulnerable urban contexts.
Output 10.4: By 2018, National and county governments and partners have capacity for adequate
preparedness and coordinated response to emergency and children affected by conflict, to access
quality lifesaving and peace building education in line with Core Commitment for Children
Justification
Education Section in UNICEF Kenya has a funding of USD 5.5 million against the Alternate Basic
Education Project in Dadaab for a period of three years. Recently a funding of 750,000 USD had
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been sanctioned by CERF for conflict resolution and peace building in 5 different counties. Apart
from this it is important to mention that a project of USD 2 million is expected to be approved
from Government of Japan to work in 8 different conflict prone counties.
All these projects are in progress with at least two years’ time of overlap. On one hand this reflects
the level of trust of our donors on UNICEF but at the same time it puts a lot of responsibility and
accountability on UNICEF to perform. All these projects will require a number of beforehand
preparations (e.g. – taking the MOEST into confidence on these projects by establishing their
relevance to the National Education Sector Programme , coordination mechanisms, plan and
conduct baselines, prepare PCAs with different IPs, etc.) as well as a number of actions during the
course of these projects (e.g. – linking together of various ongoing and new projects ; liaising with
the government counterparts , donors and other UN agencies ; planning interim evaluations and
reviews , etc.). Since the various components of the projects cut across the technical areas of
various specialists in the section, there is a need for strong coordination among the technical
specialists as well as with field offices. The TA will be responsible to establish this coordination as
well as to maintain the peace and smooth implementation of the project focused on emergency
resilience and peacebuilding.
The incumbent will assist the section in defining a strategic approach for improved
information/knowledge management and monitoring systems for peacebuilding and resilience in
improving access, enrolment, attendance and the quality of education with equity focus in EiE.
The tasks will include work with the key implementing partner and donors of UNICEF-KCO
Education programmes, as well as the Ministry of Education and the Education Section of UNICEF
to finalize strategies for monitoring and evaluation on a national scale.
Scope of Work
Under the direct supervision of Education Chief, the incumbent will closely work with UNICEF KCO
focal point on following:
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Facilitates the formulation and development of plans of action in preparation and response to
emergency in education and monitors compliance of action, including financial resources.
Ensures coordination with other partners in developing plans for EiE preparedness and
response.
Provides policy and program advice related to MOEST on EiE. Provides direction and guidance
to the section in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures, which
strengthens preparedness, response and post crisis response mechanisms at the national and
county level.
Develops and maintains databases on schools affected by emergency, and database on
schools supported during emergency for better planning and implementation of the
programme.
Ensure preposition of supply to ensure a timely and effective emergency response.
Facilitate in developing and conducting emergency in education training modules with special
focus on peace building, resilience and DRR. Plans, organizes and conducts training for the
partners and government officials at national and county level building in education in
emergency preparedness and response capacity.
Prepares proposal for fund raising both for response and system strengthening of
government on EiE, Resilience and Peace building education.
Coordinates and support other program sections with relevant information and proposals to
mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including annual or
multi-annual humanitarian appeals and documents.
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Maintains continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and
liaison with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies to appeal for aid for children
with the special needs in education section.
Represents Education section in all education cluster meetings in humanitarian and recovery
related situations and keep section chief informed of all developments in the education in
terms of policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues
in partnership.
Ensures that EiE, DRR, Resilience, peace building education, preparedness and response
strategies are mainstreamed in the section and government work plan. Prepares sectoral
input for the country programme documents, plan of action, annual work plans, and all related
documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response. Contributes towards the
preparation of the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.
Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate
intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children and their
families and community.
The TA needs to document the EiE interventions and evidence generated in that aspect. Also
collect and document evidence of ‘good practices’ for peacebuilding and Resilience model as
effective learning initiatives developed in country contexts.
Convenes strategic partnership – among government, non-government and CBO to explore
new approached, method and practices for improving monitoring system for EiE.
Expected Deliverables
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Building capacity of stakeholders on knowledge management of EiE (DRR, Peacebuilding
education and Resilience)
Building capacity of government along with partners on preparing plan of action for EiE,
including financial resources response and recovery plans.
Availability of Si tan and data on schools affected in emergency along with response status
and prepositioning of education material
Robust monitoring system developed along with government and put in place for education
in emergency
Development and implementation of strategies with timeline to mainstream peacebuilding
education and resilience in curriculum
Monitoring and evaluation of different emergency in education response programme in
affected counties and school
Donor reporting, proposal for new funding and documentation of best practices in
peacebuilding education and resilience.
Quarterly reports on the status and progress of the project handled along with way forward
against the bottleneck identified.
Desired background, experience and competencies
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Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following
areas: Education; Primary Education, or a Social Sciences fields relevant to international
development assistance.
Five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international
levels in field programmes relevant to Education programmes. Experience working in the
UN or other international development organization an asset.
Experience in national level development assistance is an asset.
Background/familiarity with Emergency.
High level communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess good team approach and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
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Achieves results, through thorough follow ups and removing bottlenecks and mitigating
risks.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide
range of sources.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships
with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders
and stakeholders.
Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and
generates organization-wide activities.
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form (which can
be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/kenya with subject line “Project Manager
(Education)” by COB 14 September 2014 to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
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