Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

• To coordinate, manage, and monitor the implementation of the programmes/ projects in schools from inception and ensure they are delivered effectively, efficiently, and within scope

POSITION INFO:
Formal Qualification/Degree:

• Diploma in Education, BA or BSC degree in education or Social science degree

• Relevant experience in working with schools, NGOs, education sector, and communities √
• Valid driver’s license with driving experience

• Identify the service provider to implement the intervention programme and propose them to the District Manager for endorsement.

• Set target baseline for the schools and service providers
• Together with the school and service provider develop a programme plan including dates and time for training (afternoons, Saturday or during school holidays)
• Involve the relevant subject advisor or department to ensure the intervention is in line with the DoE curriculum statements
• School Management Team, about the intervention programme
• Ensure the school contract is completed and a detailed programme plan is submitted to all relevant stakeholders

• Plan, schedule and monitor schools for the empowerment and transformation workshops (retreat).

• Monitor and measure the quality of the intervention programme using the relevant monitoring tool
• Measure expenditure against the budget to ensure adherence.

• With the assistance of the SMT, solve challenges on commitment and attendance of educators and learners to the programme
• Order equipment and materials relevant to the programme
• Ensure that service provider issue points towards continuous development including certificates

• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Implement systems for tracking and evaluating project outcomes to measure success and identify areas for improvement
• Develop the implementation plan
• Compile profile of all educators supported
• Manage project budget utilisation
• Maintain proper budget reports
• Manage the delivery of projects according to project plan and base line targets
• Review and update timelines plans if, and when necessary

• Compile monthly or quarterly reports as per agreement with the District manager
• Complete the monitoring tool when attending training programmes
• Administer the monitoring output tool and the demographics tool

• Encourage community participation on projects
• Compile a detailed profile for the school and community
• Encourage and manage volunteerism in school
• Plan and manage events when necessary
• Filing of all project related documents