lowongan kerja lsm/ngo, Early Childhood Care and Development Technical Specialist - Dili, East Timor

*PURPOSE OF POSITION:*

The ECCD Technical Specialist will take the lead in technically managing
all Early Childhood Care & Development projects and contributing technical
expertise towards acquiring new ECCD resources in order to achieve set
strategic directions. Capacity development of National staff will be a key
priority. This will include:


- Co-Management of donor funds to ensure funding is spent according to
budget and on time (with Area Managers)
- Ensure quality ECCD technical designs and outputs that meet project
objectives and are aligned with International best practice and consider
cross cutting issues such as gender and sustainability
- On the job training in ECCD management and project implementation
for local staff
- Monitor and evaluate projects and write reports for donors
- Host donor visits and manage donor relations in regards to all ECCD
projects
- Represent WVTL within the Education sector in Timor-Leste in
working groups and with the Government
- Contribute technical expertise to new ECCD project designs
- Work with WV regional specialists to ensure partnership standards
are met

The ECCD Technical Specialist is accountable for:
- Leadership and management of the ECCD Sector
- Donor and Sectoral relations in relation to ECCD projects
- Provision of sector expertise towards resource acquisition
- Capacity building of program staff

*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*

- Co-Management with Area Managers of ECCD projects to ensure quality
implementation that meets International and WV standards. This includes
budget management to ensure that donor funds are spent
appropriately and on
time as well as technical and social aspects of the project.
- Capacity development of local staff in all areas related to the
ECCD sector including technical aspects, and project management.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with existing donors.
- Contribute to writing ECCD project proposals to potential donors
and to work with Programs Manager in the completion of project
submissions.
- Use assessment reports to lobby donors for funding in specific
areas of need.
- Ensure appropriate reporting back to donors and that reports meet
WVI policies, LEAP and donor requirements.
- Representation and Networking with appropriate UN/NGO/donor
meetings, joint agency assessments, Education sector working groups as
requested by Country Program Director and Programs Manager.
- Representation and Networking with appropriate UN/NGO/donor
meetings, joint agency assessments, Education sector working groups as
requested by Country Program Director and Programs Manager.
- Participate as needed in HR meetings as related to the Education
sector. Ensure that ECCD projects are well staffed and that performance
reviews are conducted.
- Spend no less than 45 days in the field every 3 months.
- Attend and contribute to spiritual and team devotions.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:*

*REQUIRED: *
- University degree in Early Childhood Care, Early Childhood
Education or related field
- Competence in written English communication
- Good presentation and facilitation skills
- Effective proposal and report writing skills and some knowledge of
grant acquisition procedures
- Literacy in computer Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure

*PREFERRED: *
- Specialist education and social training to degree level

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