Closing date: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Equatorial Guinea - Bata
AED is seeking a bi-lingual (English-Spanish) Senior Program Manager for the Program for Educational Development in Equatorial Guinea. The project is a five year program to improve the quality of primary education in Equatorial Guinea through a public-private partnership jointly funded by the government of Equatorial Guinea and Hess Corporation. The Senior Program Manager will serve locally as the Senior Field Manager.
Responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate preparation of the annual work plan and budget and monitor the day-to-day execution of the program based on the work plan
- Ensure that policies and procedures laid out in the PRODEGE Program Operations Manual are implemented and followed
- Prepare reports and presentations in Spanish and English for the Ministry of Education, donor and AED
- Prepare and ensure that all reports, presentations and correspondence are completed in accordance with program policy and procedures, delivered according to schedule, and follow proper channels of communication
- Ensure that financial documentation is complete and accurate
- Coordinate scheduling of technical assistance, develop/review scopes of work, and follow Ministry procedures
- Oversee the implementation of the historical archives and database
- Overview the implementation of the database of program contacts
- Provide briefing to new international staff and consultants on local conditions and project policies.
- Oversees compliance with ethical and accountability standards.
- Manage Program when Program Director is out of country
Requirements:
- Masters or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience required in management responsibilities on international development project, including operations, budget finance, staff supervision, and monitoring. Experience in Africa preferred.
- Native English and excellent Spanish communication skills (written and spoken) required.
How to apply
For a complete job description and to apply, visit:
http://www.aed.org/Employment/AED-Current-Openings.html . Job reference # 9272
We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
Reference Code: RW_7XHURZ-23
