Terms of Reference
The Exam Systems Adviser will be commissioned by Africa Educational Trust (AET) to take responsibility for the implementation of the SWES Project. S/He will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project outcomes and activities. The duties will be as follows:
Responsibility for ensuring the timely delivery of the outputs and activities outlined in the agreed log frame on all exam related activities under the EU grant.
Ensure that all the project inputs are used appropriately and transparently to fulfil their intended purposes within the project
Liaison with and between the examination centres officials and the Ministries of Education in all policy decisions and in all major activities involving the project
Develop the capacity of the exam staff at the Exam Centres.
Oversee the procurement of all equipment required by the exam centres .
Write reports on a monthly basis and based on the activities done.
Keep the exam database as required by the donor.
Provide guidance on the grading of primary and secondary education examinations
Support and strengthen assessments for non-formal examinations, Technical and Vocational Examinations, institutional and enterprise based skills training courses
Provide professional advice and assistance to any related projects that are being managed by AET.
Represent AET at project coordination meetings with MOE, donors and other stakeholders
Liaise with the MoE on their priorities in terms of project planning and other related activities.
Ensure the exam database is managed and maintained properly.
Ensure projects are managed within budget and send monthly funds requests to the finance team.
Routinely support project monitoring during field visits and support/coordinate mid-term reviews and final evaluations
Ensures that project activities are conducted in line with international standards of “Do no harm principles “, to protect AET’s image and reputation.
Consultant requirements
Qualifications
Master in Education (Assessment) or a relevant field
Knowledge
Knowledge of examination theory and practice in modern day education systems
Demonstrable knowledge of project and programme management
Demonstrable knowledge of education policy and practice
Knowledge of Somalia governmental policy on education
Knowledge of the education sector operations in Somalia
Knowledge of the security environment in Somalia
Capacity building skills
Security training is desirable.
The coordination mechanisms for aid in Somalia.
Experience
10 years’ experience of delivering education projects in Somalia including experience related to formal assessment.
At least 2 years financial management of grants of over 2 million Euros.
Experience of managing donor relations and report writing
Experience of networking with government and non-governmental agencies
Demonstrated expertise in Human Capacity Development and training in assessment
Ability
Clear communication and good interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent written English skills
Able to trouble-shoot project problems, identifies and implements creative solutions.
Able to live and work in Somalia for extended period of time.
Demonstrates cultural understanding of working and living among Somalis
Can build relations with Somali authorities creating acceptance of necessary changes
Location: FGS, Puntland, Somaliland, Jubaland (70%) and Nairobi (30%)
Fee Rate: Total monthly does not exceed 5700 Euros plus travel expenses and DSA
