Terms of Reference
The Exam Systems Adviser will be commissioned by Africa Educational Trust (AET) to take responsibility for the implementation of the SWES Project. S/He will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project outcomes and activities. The duties will be as follows:
- Responsibility for ensuring the timely delivery of the outputs and activities outlined in the agreed log frame on all exam related activities under the EU grant.
- Ensure that all the project inputs are used appropriately and transparently to fulfil their intended purposes within the project
- Liaison with and between the examination centres officials and the Ministries of Education in all policy decisions and in all major activities involving the project
- Develop the capacity of the exam staff at the Exam Centres.
- Oversee the procurement of all equipment required by the exam centres .
- Write reports on a monthly basis and based on the activities done.
- Keep the exam database as required by the donor.
- Provide guidance on the grading of primary and secondary education examinations
- Support and strengthen assessments for non-formal examinations, Technical and Vocational Examinations, institutional and enterprise based skills training courses
- Provide professional advice and assistance to any related projects that are being managed by AET.
- Represent AET at project coordination meetings with MOE, donors and other stakeholders
- Liaise with the MoE on their priorities in terms of project planning and other related activities.
- Ensure the exam database is managed and maintained properly.
- Ensure projects are managed within budget and send monthly funds requests to the finance team.
- Routinely support project monitoring during field visits and support/coordinate mid-term reviews and final evaluations
- Ensures that project activities are conducted in line with international standards of “Do no harm principles “, to protect AET’s image and reputation.
Consultant requirements
Qualifications
- Master in Education (Assessment) or a relevant field
Knowledge
- Knowledge of examination theory and practice in modern day education systems
- Demonstrable knowledge of project and programme management
- Demonstrable knowledge of education policy and practice
- Knowledge of Somalia governmental policy on education
- Knowledge of the education sector operations in Somalia
- Knowledge of the security environment in Somalia
- Capacity building skills
- Security training is desirable.
- The coordination mechanisms for aid in Somalia.
Experience
- 10 years’ experience of delivering education projects in Somalia including experience related to formal assessment.
- At least 2 years financial management of grants of over 2 million Euros.
- Experience of managing donor relations and report writing
- Experience of networking with government and non-governmental agencies
- Demonstrated expertise in Human Capacity Development and training in assessment
Ability
- Clear communication and good interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent written English skills
- Able to trouble-shoot project problems, identifies and implements creative solutions.
- Able to live and work in Somalia for extended period of time.
- Demonstrates cultural understanding of working and living among Somalis
- Can build relations with Somali authorities creating acceptance of necessary changes
Location: FGS, Puntland, Somaliland, Jubaland (70%) and Nairobi (30%)
Fee Rate: Total monthly does not exceed 5700 Euros plus travel expenses and DSA
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