Job Description

Position:  Centre manager

Contract duration: 6 months

Work schedule: Full-time

Location: Gar-Adag District, Sanaag region,

Start date: ASAP.

Deadline for applications: -----28th January 2025

Job description

1. Organization Background

Taakulo Somali Community Commonly known by the acronym “TAAKULO”. TAAKULOo is a multifaceted non-governmental, non-profit making, non-political and non-partisan development and humanitarian aid organization established in 2007 and headquartered in Hargeisa, Somaliland. TAAKULO is a Somali word meaning “helping/aiding”. Working in partnership with UN, international, and National organizations, TAAKULO is dedicated to helping the disadvantaged people and communities throughout Somaliland by engaging in development and related activities and providing relief support and assistance, facilitating, and promoting participatory local community activities and programs that emphasize human dignity and self-reliance.

TAAKULO Organization was established to assist the Somali community, to whom time has tested their resilience to the tipping point, drought and famine scavenging their livelihood, war and conflict avenging their economy on the other hand. The projects are basically based on the needs of the communities in which they are implemented where the beneficiaries always take part in the planning process. Taakulo engages on a long-term commitment, partnership approach with the beneficiaries in implementing the Projects. The objective is to set up a regional program concentrating on a particular sector, such as Health, education, water and sanitation, Income Generation, Orphan sponsorship program, disability and people with special needs, emergency respond or improving food security in the country among others

2. Project Background

The NEXUS Platform's Community-Driven Development (CDD) model is designed to transform aid delivery in Somalia/Somaliland, addressing the complex challenges of climate-change-induced disasters and the transitional recovery phase following years of conflict. Centered on governance, humanitarian, and development initiatives, the CDD model utilizes Participatory Development Methodologies such as PLA, PICD, PALC, and GDCA. Through this approach, NEXUS actively engages communities in decision-making, resource allocation, and project implementation to foster empowerment and improve socio-economic conditions.

Furthermore, the partnership between TAAKULO and Oxfam strengthens the implementation of the CDD model, combining their expertise and resources to effectively address the region's pressing needs. In alignment with the National Development Plan-9 (2021-24), NEXUS and its partners are committed to enhancing community participation, making this model a uniquely inclusive and impactful response to the specific context of Somalia/Somaliland.

An example of this collaborative approach is the prioritization of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) center, which was selected as the top community priority. The construction of this TVET center, the first of its kind in the Sanaag region with a population of 544,000, is well underway. Once completed, this center will offer critical educational and skill-building resources to the entire region. To make the facility fully operational, TAAKULO and Garadag development Committee (GDC) are now planning to equip it with the necessary tools, equipment, and furniture.

1. OBJECTIVES

We are looking for an experienced, qualified TVET Centre Manager (CM) at Gar’adag to undertake management activities for day-to-day center operations

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close cooperation with the program team, the CM will be responsible for implementing quality management

to ensure safe training and professional development to foster a positive attitude towards skills training and employment.

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2. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Coordination of activities, organizing meetings with the staff to review progress and plan for the upcoming activities

·         Oversight and supervision to ensure smooth learning and teaching processes.

·         Perform Other duties that may be assigned as necessary.

·         Training resources preparation, follow-up of training delivery, conducting evaluation/Assessments of interventions related to learning outcomes to Identify, initiate, and provide technical support where needed.

·          Implement standard safety measures to protect the safety of the trainees in Classes and equipment in the workshop and the learning environment.

·         Conduct internal Verification assessment and Quality Assurance system to meet national training requirements and ensure that the quality of the training is maintained

·         prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports concerning training achievements and submit them within the required time

·         Keep training records and neat documentation relating to financial, assets, trainee profiles, and other relevant documents,

·         Organize motivational events and morning/afternoon programs for the trainees.

·         Develop Centre-level development plans

·         Maintain partners communication through emails and presentations,

·         Facility and asset management, strict control, and proper use of resources.

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Lead in the design and implementation activities of the extra curriculum related to the development of the school and perform any other tasks as requested by the program team,

·         Provide the technical inputs necessary to achieve the expected results of the training outcomes,

·         Make self-aware of Health and Safety Regulations and uphold the responsibility to Health & Safety of trainees, implement awareness raising sessions for the school community.

·         Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of beneficiaries including trainees and parents,

·         Lead the center departments production, marketing, and cost recovery activities,

·         engage positively in the school appraisal process and performance management arrangements.

·         Prepare weekly and monthly reports.

Experiences and Qualifications

Applicant must hold a diploma or degree in, Education, Business administration Community Development, or any other relevant field

-Must demonstrate at least (3) years of relevant experience as a manager in the field of education

·         Previous Pedagogy and Teacher training qualifications.

·         Technological application and digital skills will be an added advantage.

·         excellent spoken and written English skills

·         Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of learners/Trainees by all relevant safeguarding policies and practices.

·         Knowledge and experience of how to use IT effectively in promoting digital communications

·         Previous experience or knowledge of working with similar training centers as a Centre manager is necessary.

           5.  Personal qualities:

·         Professionalism and commitment to managing people and team-leading the ability to.

·         A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

·         Highly motivated, ambitious, and collaborative.

·          Sense of intelligence, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

·         Labour market information and youth employment practices, including internship placement, entrepreneurship and business development to encourage youth employment.

Skills Required

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