Country: Somalia
Closing date: 03 Feb 2016
Country
: Somaliland
Project Holder
: Ministry of Education and Higher Education
Project
: Sool and Sanaag Education Project
Fund
: Somaliland Development Fund
IFA Title
: Consulting opportunity for Boarding Schools Expert for Las Anod and Dayaha Secondary Schools
IFA No.
: P223
The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Sool and Sanaag Education Project implemented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoE& HE) in Somaliland. As a part of its objectives, the project seeks to re-establish Dayaha and Las Anod Secondary schools in Sanaag and Sool regions of Somaliland respectively in sustainably managed boarding secondary schools. The MoE&HE therefore intends to use a part of the funding to engage the services of a Boarding Schools Management Expert to assist the Ministry in identification and drafting of a sustainable public boarding schools management modality/structure for the two schools.
The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Education professionals with substantial experience in development and implementation of boarding schools management structures to apply for this assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills
The expert will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
Qualifications and skills
* At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Educational Planning and Management or relevant social science fields like sociology, educational psychology, curriculum, etc.
* Demonstrated and excellent command of spoken and written English; and
* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
General professional experience
* Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the field of education management in the East and Horn of Africa with experience in Secondary School Education.
* Experience with post conflict or fragile countries context.
Specific professional experience
* At least 7 years practical experience in the establishment of school management structures gained through either of the following; practical management of secondary schools as a headmaster/principle, development of school management structures as an education manager or as tertiary level trainer in the management of secondary schools in a University or Secondary School Teachers college.
* Practical experience in establishment of secondary school management structures in nomadic contexts.
* Should have conducted 2 assignments similar to the one covered by these ToRs in the last three years. by
How to apply:
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org Candidates should .indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 3 February 2016 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.
Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.
This role is open to Somaliland Nationals and International Candidates.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply