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The following statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels characteristic of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties and prerequisites applicable to individual positions that have been so classified.

Plans and coordinates public, professional, or community non-health related educational programs. Develops curricula, prepares relevant presentations and materials, and organizes and delivers and/or facilitates classes, workshops, seminars, and other training services. Provides student advisement and associated services as appropriate. May research and prepare grant proposals or promotional material.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plans and designs curricula for educational programs; researches and defines educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet program goals.
  • Determines formats and approaches to achieve program and budget objectives; defines needs of target populations; researches trends at the national and state level, as appropriate to the position.
  • Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.
  • Manages and facilitates program activities, to include classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects.
  • As appropriate to the nature and objectives of the individual role, provides student advisement and support services, coordinates curriculum, and serves as a student liaison and advocate with faculty and staff.
  • Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.
  • Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
  • Purchases equipment and/or services, as necessary, and ensures the proper usage and maintenance of materials and equipment relevant to unit activities.
  • Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
  • Develops and maintains records and databases on student and program actvities, materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Coordinates student registration for special educational programs.
  • May lead or guide the work of lower graded staff and/or student employees.
  • May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
  • Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
  • Program planning and implementation skills.
  • Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to manage and facilitate educational programs.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures related to student advisement and/or related services.
  • Advanced writing and editorial skills.
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.

Conditions of Employment

  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

  • No or very limited physical effort required.
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date : 05/17/2021

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USAID/Egypt Senior Education Specialist Job Description

Position Number: 91-02

Duration: One year with options to renew

Organization: U SAID/Egypt Office of Education & Health

Salary Potential: FSN-12

Application Deadline:  10/3/2016

Salary Range for a Fully Qualified Candidate:  Starts at LE 329,881 (This is the Gross Annual Salary before deducting taxes)

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Senior Education Specialist serves as a recognized expert in education and advisor to the Mission, Government of Egypt, and the Embassy on all aspects of the Mission’s basic and secondary education program in Egypt.  The Job Holder participates in and supports the management and coordination of programs/projects/activities within the USAID Education program; represents USAID in working-level meetings, and, at that level speaks and/or makes presentations on behalf of the Agency and the USG. Advises superiors on the implications of political and social developments on the education program; establishes and maintains senior-level contacts on behalf of USAID with Government of Egypt, private sector, other donor, non-governmental organizations, universities, and research institutions. Drafts technical documentation and analyses research to develop strategies for the portfolio. Represents the Mission in discussion and negotiations with implementing partners (IPs) and other donors, monitoring ongoing programs, and prepares performance reports, briefing papers, concept papers, and other periodic documentation for USAID/Washington and other USG stakeholders; and, tracks overall Education budget progress and funding priorities. The Job Holder assists Mission Management, the Office, and visiting officials in public meetings, events, field trips, and discussion with Egyptian officials and IPs.   

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                            

The Senior Education Specialist provides technical direction and support in the planning and designing, program/project/activity management and monitoring, budget tacking, and analysis and reporting for the Education program.  For the purposes of this position, Education programs include basic and secondary education and involve nationwide projects and activities, training, technical assistance and coordination with national, governorates and district Government of Egypt officials.

A. Program/Project Activity Management and Monitoring – 60%

The Job Holder serves as a principal and expert advisor on education as well as manager of various projects/ activities in the education portfolio and Contractor/Agreement Officer Representative (C/AOR) for contracts/grants supporting these projects/activities.  Performs the full range of project manager and C/AOR functions including, inter alia, negotiating project/activity implementation issues, monitoring implementation progress, ensuring grantees/contractors meet the full objectives of their scopes of work, advising on and initiating evaluations, directing the close out of NGO grants, etc. to ensure compliance with USAID objectives and regulations.

Conducts site visits as the Mission’s official representative to monitor implementation and progress, and to identify delays or difficulties requiring resolution.  Recommends authoritative solutions for the resolution of such problems, which might include compliance with requirements for the approval of site selection or require solutions for specific social, political or cultural concerns that impact program achievements.  Ensures that all official approvals are obtained from GOE partners, as required.

The Job Holder negotiates and coordinates various actions related to assigned activities with a host of senior Egyptian government (GOE) officials, as well as explains to them USAID procedures, responsibilities, objectives and restrictions.  These include Governors in various governorates, Undersecretaries and General Directors at the central and governorate levels of the Ministry of Education, and Deans of the Faculties of Education. Ensures that concerned Ministry officials are apprised of progress, and that program elements support the appropriate social, political and development objectives agreed-upon between USAID and the GOE.  Coordinates the participation of these officials in special meetings and events, especially with high-level visitors or Embassy representatives.  Conducts liaison with senior leaders in Egyptian NGOs and the civil society community to cultivate and maintain support for the education programming in Egypt.

B. Strategic Planning and Program Design – 25%

The Job Holder provides guidance on the requirements of USAID policies and the content and objectives of the education strategy to ensure outcomes are consistent with the Mission strategy.

Initiates project activities in accordance with the education sector strategy, the current environment in Egypt, the institutional capabilities and purposes of potential USAID recipients, resource availability and funding sources. 

Drafts concept papers, design documents, project papers, and other relevant documents for proposed/new activities.  Conducts research, as necessary, on social and economic factors pertaining to education in Egypt for input to these documents.  Contributes to the development of conceptual frameworks and formulates implementation plans.

Ensures that the indicators for measuring the impact of DO 22’s activities are tracked, accurate and used to revise strategy as necessary.  Coordinates with the SO 22 technical advisor responsible for this function to ensure thoroughness and consistency of data submitted on NGO activities for the Annual Report, Implementation Reviews, etc.

Tracks policy developments, legislative changes, technical developments in the field, etc. that affect USAID activities and/or objectives regarding the education program, and advises the Team Leader and other team members of these and of the appropriate USAID position regarding them.

C. Analysis and Reporting 15%

The Job Holder is responsible for regular analysis and reporting on the education situation in Egypt, including the status of ongoing programs/projects/activities, populations, and the impact of USAID and other donor programs, through drafting of reports, regular communications, informal and formal briefings.

Drafts technical reports, action memorandums, Implementation Letters, correspondence, cables, scopes of work, and any other necessary documents for the implementation of assigned activities.  Negotiates the clearance and approval of documents, both outside and within USAID, necessary for proper implementation of activities.

Provides financial oversight of assigned activities, grants and contracts, including: preparation and analysis of budgets, analysis of annual funding requirements, analysis of expenditure vouchers for compliance with USAID regulations and accuracy, authorizing and monitoring disbursements, etc.

Represents the Education team in conferences, workshops, donor subgroup meetings and other relevant meetings.  Develops necessary documentation for presentations..

Briefs local and visiting senior USAID officials and US Embassy staff, as required, on the implementation of assigned activities in relation to host-country programs and priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Business Management, liberal arts, humanities, social policy or international relations is required.

Prior Work Experience:  A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in developing and/or managing education activities or in other professional education area is required.  Experience must have provided the opportunity for performing project design, program planning, and/or implementation work.  At least 5 years of this experience  in development related work, for donor agencies, GOE organizations, or private-sector institutions which included project design, performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data is required. Experience should also include serving in a managerial capacity for at least three years.  

Post Entry Training:  Familiarization training in USAID-specific procedures, regulations, and methods is required and will be provided Orientation to working from a donor Agency perspective, etc. will be provided.  Successful completion of formal Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative certification courses is required, and will be provided. This course is two weeks long.  In addition, Programming  Foreign Assistance course for one week; Program Design Management course for two weeks; and, Advanced Project Design and Management for one week. Other training to maintain professional capability in the field, and other courses offered for professional USAID staff, as appropriate; and courses, seminars, conferences, and other activities in fields related to the function and needed to maintain and update professional qualifications may be provided as needed and as they become available subject to availability of funds.

Language Proficiency:  Level IV in English and Arabic, both oral and written, is required.

Job Knowledge:  The Job Holder must have an in-depth professional-level knowledge of development principles, concepts, and practices, especially as they relate to managing education programs/projects/activities in Egypt, and the problems and policies in Egypt from the business, political, civil society, and social perspectives.  The Job Holder must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics of Egypt development challenges and opportunities in the education sector.

Skills and Abilities:  The ability to plan, organize, manage, and evaluate assigned programs/projects/activities is required.  The Job Holder must have excellent verbal communication skills, tact, and diplomacy in order to establish and develop sustainable working relations and a high level of trust with senior and mid-level Government of Egypt (GOE) officials, and with public and private organizations such as primary USAID technical contacts in the development area.  Verbal communication skills are used to explain and interpret GOE attitudes, priorities, and concerns to USAID officials, and to negotiate program/project/activity plans and resolve program/project/activity implementation issues with appropriate GOE entities, technical advisors, implementing partners, counterparts, and peers.  Excellent analytical and presentation skills to assemble, analyze, evaluate and present education sector data.  Objectivity to provide unbiased and sound information and advice in assigned areas. Excellent writing skills are required in order to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, project documentation, and briefing papers. Excellent analytical ability is needed to interpret public policies, and to assist in the development of revised policies, as required; and, to develop and monitor the performance of budgets, developing strategies for implementation, is required.  The ability to work effectively in a Team environment, and to achieve consensus on policy, program/project/activity, and administrative matter is necessary.  The work requires good computer skills in order to manage the achievement of goals and objectives of the Mission. 

POSITION ELEMENTS

Supervision Received:  The USAID Senior Education Specialist works under the Education Development Officer.  Assignments are made orally and in writing.  Most assignments occur in the normal course of the work, but the Job Holder is required to determine those that must be coordinated with the supervisor.  The supervisor provides a review of the assignment, the goals and objectives to be achieved, and the results expected.  The Job Holder will seek advice and assistance as required.  Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved.

Supervision Exercised:  Full supervision of their USAID staff is not contemplated.  The exercise of administrative supervision and technical guidance to Education office staff on monitoring and evaluation planning and techniques is contemplated.

Available Guidelines:  Available guidelines include USG, USAID, and education-related guidance, rules, and requirements of the professional USAID Mission Orders, Mission strategy, and other relevant reports, the Automated Directives System (ADS); and, USAID Mandatory and Standard Provisions, the FAR and AIDAR, and other published and unpublished guidelines.  Guidelines are often general in nature and not specific to the situation at hand, requiring considerable interpretation on the part of the Job Holder.

Exercise of Judgment:  Independent professional judgment is required for developing, implementing, and managing the assigned program/project/activity portfolio, for reporting, and for other assignments.  Judgment is required in order to make decisions, based on a careful analysis of facts and variables, possible alternatives, and potential political and development implications and impact; exercises good judgment, and completes work independently; and, monitors implementation of the assigned portfolio and maintains accountability for results achieved. 

Authority to Make Commitments:  The Job Holder exercises the authority given to all USAID activity managers and CORs/AORs, and makes administrative arrangements consistent with ADS Guidance and Mission policy.  The Job Holder takes action and establishes priorities based on available guidelines and professional judgment.  Guidance is sought when needed, and the supervisor informed of activity and project status.  The Job Holder may not independently commit the USG to the expenditure of funds; but, within the scope of the authority delegated, the Specialist may indicate to ranking counterpart and IP officials that they will make a recommendation to USAID on a specific activity issue or problem.  The Specialist may negotiate ad referendum for the immediate supervisor.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts:  The Job Holder maintains a full range of contacts within the Mission, at all levels, and with assigned contractors and grantees implementing USAID-funded programs/projects/activities in the sector.  Within the Embassy, contacts are with counterpart staffs, and with senior staff as needed.  Host-government, local and other contacts vary widely with the type of program/project/activity, and may be at any level – including Ministerial, Deputy Minister, etc.  Frequent and substantive personal contacts with senior-level offices of the Government of Egypt, and with the private sector, are for purpose of explaining and defending USAID policies, objectives and procedures, and to transmit and interpret Government of Egypt and private-sector attitudes and concerns to senior USAID officials.

Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level:  A well-qualified Job Holder would take between 3-6 months to reach full performance level.

Selection Criteria:

Category

Scoring Percentage

Education/academic requirement

10%

Experience

40%

Language Proficiency

10%

Knowledge

20%

Skills & Abilities

20%

TOTAL

100%

* As per details reflected under Qualifications above.

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES:

Applications or Resumes must include the month, year and company name of employment for all experience or the experience cannot be considered.

Candidates must provide in the application or in their CVs names of family members working in the Mission.

Qualified candidates who are interested in this vacancy should apply by submitting an up-to-date CV with a cover letter detailing how they are qualified for the position as part of the application, quoting the position number, to USAID Human Resources Office, by no later than COB of the application deadline noted above.  Applications can be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] , inter-office mail, or by fax to 25160388 (submissions made in any other way will be disregarded). The CV and attachments must not in all cases exceed five pages.  The USAID HR Office will disregard any submissions exceeding five pages and/or those received after the deadline.

Mission employees are not eligible to apply for a vacant position during their three month probationary period. The Mission mandatory retirement age is 60 years.

The evaluation and selection process usually takes two to three months after the deadline.  Shortlisted applicants are invited for tests and/or interviews during this time frame. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who are seriously being considered for a position are contacted for an interview. Please do not contact HR for a status report on your application once your application has been acknowledged.   Interviewed candidates will normally be advised of the outcome of the selection process after a period of about four weeks.

If a selected applicant does not meet all the qualifications listed in the position description, s/he will be normally appointed to an appropriate trainee grade level, below the position grade. 

In determining the appropriate salary, no salary adjustments will be made for fringe benefits such as uniforms, free airline tickets, free medicine or company products, life/medical/accident insurance policies, transportation, meal allowance, or other similar company benefits provided by former employers.  Applicants with prior U.S. Government service may receive salary adjustments at the grade level of the position, to match highest previous USG salary levels in a relevant field.  The USAID Human Resources and Contracting Officers determine the appropriate salary rate.

Priority will be given to qualified FSNs who have been involuntarily RIF’ed.

It is the U.S. Government policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or gender.

Education Program Specialist II Job Description and CSC Qualifications

DepEd Education Program Specialist II (Deployed for ALS) with Salary Grade 16 provides basic education services to out-of-school children, youth and adults by assisting the PSDS in coordinating activities on ALS programs & projects; instructional supervision; monitoring & evaluation and provision of technical assistance to ALS Learning Facilitators (Mobile Teachers, DALSCs, Literacy Volunteers, Instructional Managers, Facilitators) at the District level.

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DepEd Education Program Specialist II Qualification Standards

CSC Prescribed Qualifications

EducationBachelor’s degree in Education or its Equivalent
Experience2 years experience in education, research, development, implementation or other relevant experience
EligibilityRA 1080(Career Service (Professional)
Eligibility for Second Level Position
Training4 hours of relevant training

Preferred Qualifications

ExperienceHighly developed interpersonal skills to be able to deal with a wide range of individuals from a varied background
Creative/resourceful, Energetic
Networking/Organizing, Advocacy & Social Mobilization
Resource Generation

DepEd Education Program Specialist II Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct a survey of household in the assigned community to identify members who are non- literate and are target participants for ALS program.
Draw a literacy map to geographically illustrate the location of non-literate members of the community and guide strategy for implementing the ALS program.
Conduct assessment and evaluation of participants to establish literacy level and assess progress.
Design learning plan and developmental activities appropriate to the level of each ALS participant
Implement learning sessions according to the rate of progress of participants and adjust activities to facilitate learning.
Develop advocacy programs and materials for various education stakeholders (e.g LGU, families/parents, businesses) in the community to generate support for education.

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Good Afternoon sir..can an EPS II-ALS apply for a reclassification to Head Teacher IV position in the formal school since it has a SG 16?..can he file for promotion to other HT V & VI positions?..Thank you & GOD bless you sir..

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Notice of Vacancy for Senior Education Program Specialist Human Resource Development (HRD)

1.       This office announces the vacancy of one (1) Senior Education Program Specialist position vacated due to the retirement of Ms. Fe Cañete Balbas.

2.       The CSC-approved Qualification Standards and Job Description are as follows:

Senior Education Program Specialist
 
Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent and completion of academic requirements for Master’s degree relevant to the job2 years experience in education, research, development, implementation, or other relevant experience8 hours of relevant trainingRA1080; Career Service (Professional) Appropriate Eligibility for Second Level Position
To provide technical support in the implementation of a strategic HRD plan, operationalize the HRD systems, develop its components to suit local situation, and provide technical assistance to the schools division through the TA teams, in order to deliver quality and sustainable HRD services towards acquisition and development of competent personnel in the region.To provide technical assistance in the preparation of the HR strategic and operational plans of schools and learning centers, and of the units in the division office.

3.       Pursuant to CSC Memorandum Circular No. 24, s. 2016 re: Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME – HRM) which requires the institutionalization of the Equal Opportunity Principle (EOP) in all areas of human resource, all interested and qualified applicants to the position regardless of age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, economic and social status and physical disability are enjoined to apply for the position.

4.       In view of this, all interested and qualified applicants shall submit requirements not later than  May 3, 2024  for screening and evaluation of the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB).

5.       Requirements/documents must be intact in a properly marked folder with  tabbing indicating the document submitted and arranged according to the sequence of the criteria.  Documents without tabbing or/and not arranged sequentially may not be accepted by the Records Section. Documents need not be voluminous/thick. Applicants are advised to only submit the most relevant/appropriate documents to satisfy each criterion.

6.        Individuals who fail to submit the mandatory requirements  as specified in  Items a to j (Enclosed is the Checklist of Requirements)  of this memorandum  shall not be included in the Pool of Official Applicants , pursuant to DepEd Order No. 007, s. 2023 titled “Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment in the Department of Education”.

DepEd Education Program Specialist II (SMME) Job Description

The Governance and Operations Division strengthens Schools and Learning Centers capacity to create a conducive environment for the teaching-learning process to take place, provide for the holistic development of learners, and ensure their readiness to learn through timely planning, mobilization, and equitable distribution of sufficient resources, development of human resource, provision of technical assistance and building of strong partnership with stakeholders for increased support and resources for the effective and efficient implementation of sustainable programs, projects and services towards increasing access and enhancing the delivery of quality basic education.

The School Management M&E ensures quality management systems implementation in Schools and Learning Centers and adherence to standards and policies through provision of timely technical assistance towards effective and efficient school management planning, delivery of basic education programs and services and assessment of their progress in achieving educational outcomes.

The Social Mobilization and Networking ensures provision of adequate resources to schools and learning centers by strengthening and sustaining relationships and collaboration of education partners and stakeholders, and mobilizing resources and providing technical assistance to support special programs and projects towards increasing access and enhancing the delivery of quality basic education.

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DEPED EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Salary Grade: 16
  • Governance Level: Schools Division Office
  • Unit/Division: School Governance and Operations Division -School Management Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Reports to: Senior Education Program Specialist

DEPED EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JOB SUMMARY

  • To assist in providing technical support in implementing quality management systems in the schools division office, the schools and learning centers and monitor adherence to standards and policies towards effective and efficient delivery of quality basic education.
  • To assist districts and schools/learning centers in the implementation of an M&E system to monitor their progress.

DEPED EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (CSC Prescribed Qualifications)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent
  • Experience: 2 years experience in education research, development, implementation or other relevant experience
  • Eligibility: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Trainings: RA 1080; Career Service (Professional) Appropriate Eligibility for Second Level Position

DEPED EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather data and provide support in the preparation and submission of report of findings on implementation of quality assurance processes on:

School Planning

School Based Management

Implementation of Programs & Projects as basis for continuous improvement.

Assist in validating report on School Achievement and Learning Outcome by gathering data utilizing prescribed approach and method.

Gather data as basis for M&E report on the performance of the Schools Division along:

TA to schools and LCs

Equitable Distribution of educational resources to schools and LCs

Gather data and prepare report/documents on best practices with regard school management and governance for sharing and benchmarking purposes.
Gather data for M&E Report on the implementation of Division assessment program aligned to national assessment framework

Gather data to validate and authenticate assessment strategies and tools for schools, classrooms and LCs use

Gather data to assess result of tracking progress and for grading purposes.

Provide assistance and support in the monitoring and evaluation of the conduct of national, regional and division assessment tests to identify issues and concerns arising and help improve the process.

Provide assistance in implementing a process for monitoring and evaluating the organizational effectiveness of the schools division office and submit a report to document process and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Information, Education and Advocacy Programs and Materials to Accreditation Standards

Validated documents of schools requesting permit to operate

Complete portfolio of documents of schools requesting to operate for submission to the regional office.
Assist in the conduct of action research on factors contributing to successful implementation of programs and projects in schools to provide information for continuous improvement.
Assist in the provision of Technical Assistance to schools and learning centers on the above areas.
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