1. Strategy and Standards Development

• Lead the development and periodic review of the organization’s Education and Protection strategy, ensuring alignment with national frameworks and global best practices.
• Establish and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical guidelines, and quality benchmarks for program implementation.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure program activities integrate protection and education principles effectively.

2. Program Oversight and Quality Assurance

• Supervise and monitor the implementation of all Education and Protection projects across operational areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess project progress, identify challenges, and provide technical support to field teams.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within scope, timeline, and budget while maintaining quality and accountability standards.
• Promote the integration of child protection, psychosocial support, and inclusive education principles across interventions.

3. Program Development and Proposal Writing

• Identify needs and gaps within the Education and Protection sectors and translate them into project concepts and proposals.
• Lead or contribute to the design of new project proposals, including logical frameworks, budgets, and narratives.
• Ensure alignment of proposals with donor priorities and coordination mechanisms.

4. Coordination and Representation

• Represent the organization in Education and Protection sector coordination meetings, working groups, and clusters.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with donors, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide updates and strategic input to senior management and external actors on sectoral trends, challenges, and opportunities.

5. Team Management and Capacity Building

• Support recruitment, induction, and performance management of Education and Protection staff.
• Develop and deliver capacity-building plans and technical trainings for project and field teams.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

6. Reporting and Learning

• Ensure the preparation of high-quality reports for donors and internal use.
• Lead lessons-learned and after-action reviews to inform future programming and strategy adjustments.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) processes to measure impact and inform program design.