SUMMARY DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE
IYF is looking to hire for new position to lead its education programming in the country. He/she will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and leadership for any education-related programs (or education-related program components) implemented by IYF in Morocco as well as overseeing overall program implementation for the current education program on a full-time basis. Key program responsibilities include coordinating interventions with local implementing partners, IYF staff, and technical experts inside and outside Morocco; ensuring proper oversight and reporting activities; providing technical assistance to partners; and overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation practices. The Program Manager will be based in Rabat, with frequent in-country travel, including to the Laâyoune (southern Morocco) and Safi-Gantour regions.

This is a full time position under a fixed-duration contract of 12 months.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as IYF national lead for the effective delivery of education-related programs in Morocco
  • Provide technical input into the design and implementation of education programming and related capacity- building activities in collaboration with the Morocco Country Director, IYF Baltimore team, donor(s), and local Moroccan partners
  • Provide day to day management of program activities and ensure  that all program activities are results driven and being carried out in a structured, integrated, and quality manner and in accordance with donor expectations, grant agreements, and work plans
  • Coordinating training activities related to the education field, leading the recruitment of trainers and participants, and ensuring quality training experience
  • Ensure fiscal integrity, quality, and timing of deliverables and coordination with IYF offices and partners
  • Act as a primary IYF liaison to local partners
  • Oversee continuous program learning and ensure integration of monitoring and evaluation system data into management decision-making
  • Provide regular updates to the Country Director on implementation progress and challenges and participate in meetings with donor and other external and strategic stakeholders as needed
  • Produce effective written reports and oral presentations on the program, including preparing periodic reports, updating on developmental challenges facing the program, and articulating the program’s success in meeting deliverables
  • Represent IYF and overall program interests at local, national, and regional meetings, workshops, and conferences

SUPERVISOR
Reports to IYF Country Director based in Rabat, Morocco

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • University Degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 5-8 years’ experience working on youth development projects with specific focus on education
  • Relevant and proven experience working on public or private sector funded programs in Morocco and/or the Middle East region, preferably in the education sector
  • Sophisticated knowledge of the public education sector in Morocco
  • Experience designing and delivering training workshops, preferably in the area of education
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as the analytical ability to identify and establish priorities and attend to all details in a professional manner
  • Demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time-sensitive and creative manner
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Experience reporting clearly and comprehensively on a complex portfolio of activities
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), and presentations (PowerPoint) software
  • Oral and written fluency in Moroccan Arabic, with good ability in French. English is not required but preferred
  • Experience in the Southern Morocco region, specifically the greater Laâyoune area
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently, up to 50% time, within Morocco

LOCATION
Rabat, Morocco

TO APPLY
Please submit the following documents in English via email to [email protected] with “Morocco – Program Manager / Education Specialist” in the subject line by March 30, 2016:

To be eligible for this position, applicants must have the legal authority to work and reside in Morocco; this position is a local hire position.

International Youth Foundation – Morocco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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