World Vision International NGO Education Officer Jobs in Uganda
Purpose of the position:
Contribute to achieving equitable access and quality education planning, implementing and monitoring the Education Quality Improvement Program activities through approaches that improve enrolment, retention, completion, literacy, numeracy and life skills. The position will support direct project activity implementation and roll out of best practices and models in a manner that promotes ownership and sustainability.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
Project planning and implementation
Plan and coordinate all sub county and district-based project activities in consultation with the TPO, the CCT and the DEO
Plan and implement school-based project activities.
Develop activity concepts in line with the detailed annual operation plan, the budget and TP log frame
Organize meetings and workshops for teachers and field facilitators to implement education project activities and models
Track and manage activity budgets and ensure timely and cost-effective project implementation.
Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports
Participant in project management meetings and reflection forums
Support and participate in district education Advocacy initiatives
Conduct and facilitate community awareness raising and community mobilization
Ensure cross cutting themes are mainstreamed in education project.
Project activities are implemented on time, on target and on budget
Activities implemented within the acceptable +or-10% threshold
Activity reports are submitted on time
Technical support and training
In liaison with the CCT and the DEO, conduct a capacity needs assessment for teachers and literacy volunteer
Develop a capacity building plan for teachers and volunteers
Mobilization of and conducting trainings to build capacities on supporting enrolment, retention and completion
Provide mentoring and coaching to teachers through support supervision visits
Build Local level Peer mentoring mechanism for teachers, School management committees and literacy volunteers
Identify technical experts to train district and community groups
Liaise with the TPO for technical support on capacity building
Community capacity is developed to support in school and out of school literacy and retention activities
Technical capacity of teachers CCTs and community volunteers is continually enhanced.
Partnership and networking
Identify and build linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the Sub County and District level
Support development of school improvement plans and monitor their implementation
Participation in sub county coordination meetings to influence decisions on education
Organize periodic partner and stakeholder monitoring visits
Organize teachers and literacy volunteers’ fora to promote learning
Participate and represent WVU in key technical working forums at the sub county and the district
Conduct advocacy campaigns for education in general and girl child education in particular
WVU is recognized as a leader amongst stakeholders in the education sector.
WVU has strong relationships with key partners, donors and government counterparts at the school and district level
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain a data bank for schools in the APs, head teachers, enrolment, drop out, teachers, teachers trained in different models
Conduct school mapping and peer group mapping and document for project activities
Effectively document all information related to girl child enrolment trends in targeted school
Responsible for capturing individual children attendance, performance and behavior indicators related to drop out of children
Document good practices and project success stories and share them
Education contribution to child wellbeing is continuously measured
WVU contributes to development of new knowledge and evidence in education programming.
Support supervision and Mentoring
Conduct support supervision and mentoring sessions for teachers
Facilitate formation of children network/peer networks at school and sub county level
Support schools to have classroom print rich materials,
Maintain a record of RCs in Schools and monitor their attendance and performance during school visits
Hold reflection meetings on key education program activities and indicators
The quality of education delivery is continuously improved
Program ownership and sustainability is enhanced
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Must be a holder of a degree in education or any other degree but with a diploma in education.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in education and or community work.
Must have classroom teaching experience of not less than 2 years
Experience in the education sector programming in a reputable organization is an added advantage
Computer literacy
Must be effective in written and verbal communication in English
Knowledge of a local language(s) in Uganda is may be an added advantage
Ability to ride a motorcycle is a must
Computer literate
Writing and reporting skills
Networking and influencing skills
Facilitation skills
School management and /or mentorship of teachers
Experience working with communities and teachers
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
The position Is based in the field and requires more than 80% of time implementing school and community-based activities
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Education Officer Jobs in Uganda
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