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Position: Program Manager

1.       SSWC Background

The Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) is a registered non-profit organization established in 1992 and with its headquarter Mogadishu with field offices in South and Central Somalia. SSWC was founded by a group of Somali female intellectuals from a cross section of the community and has a longstanding history of promoting women’s rights and advocacy work both nationally and internationally.

SSWC is women-led and women-centred organization advancing women’s roles at all levels of peace building and conflict resolution, governance and the empowerment of vulnerable women to regain their dignity. SSWC is recognized for its strategic and intensive networking and advocacy campaign for strengthening women economic empowerment and gender equality. SSWC programming reflects the needs of vulnerable populations by addressing humanitarian gaps for women and children and supporting women to overcome marginalization, violence and poverty. SSWC thematic priority area is to protect women against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), including genital female mutilation (FGM), especially targeting internally displaced persons (IDPs).

An Education Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs within an organization, ensuring they meet established goals by managing budgets, coordinating with stakeholders, and monitoring program progress to make necessary adjustments, all while aligning with educational standards and regulations; key duties include curriculum development, teacher training, student support, community outreach, and partnership building.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Design:
Develop program goals, objectives, and curriculum aligned with organizational needs.
Create detailed program plans, including timelines, deliverables, and budget projections.
Collaborate with educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to design effective program content.
Implementation and Oversight:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the program, including recruitment, training, and supervision of program staff.
Monitor program delivery and ensure adherence to established standards and quality control measures.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between program staff, participants, and external partners.

Evaluation and Reporting:
Develop and implement program evaluation methods to measure effectiveness and impact.
Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to program design.
Prepare comprehensive reports on program progress and outcomes for stakeholders.

Budget Management:
Create and manage program budgets, ensuring expenditures align with allocated funds.
Identify potential funding sources and secure necessary grants or contracts.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Build relationships with key stakeholders including school administrators, community leaders, and potential funders.
Conduct outreach activities to promote program awareness and recruit participants.

Professional Development:
Stay updated on current trends in education and best practices for program management.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred
Proven experience managing educational programs in a relevant setting
Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and timeline management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Data analysis and evaluation skills to assess program effectiveness
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environments:

Schools, colleges, universities
Non-profit organizations
Government agencies
Corporate training departments