Capacity development of National staff

*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 FOR QUESTIONS ONLY CONTACT WORLD VISION HERE or click this link https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/C3FA94E191933191882579D5003AA8E1?OpenDocument *Downloadable Version (Must Have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)* If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader CLICK HERE.