SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia Education Officer Jobs

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia Education Officer Jobs

Job Id: 219646

Category: Development and Project Management, Education
Location:
Project Location- Iteya and Terra Moye, Oromia
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: as per the organization scale

Job Description

Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation.

The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974.

The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care.

Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child should grow up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for an Education Officer that can positively contribute to the welfare and empowerment of vulnerable children, women and youth through liaising with partners and developing innovative education approaches for emerging needs.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!!

Your role....

As an Education Officer, you will be in charge of the following:

Leading the initial assessment of families of potential child participants,
Facilitating the preparation of a family’s first family development plan (FDP),

Preparing detailed implementation plan and budget for the intervention area,

Updating project progress to the Coordinator

Assessing and identifying the needs and gaps of the respective target schools,

Facilitating and providing

training to volunteers, teachers and school community on project related activities,

Collaborating with WEO and other government offices and project implementing partner,

Ensuring the delivery of purchased materials to target beneficiaries and its proper usage,

Facilitate and participate in data collection related to different assessment, baseline and end line survey for the project,

Using appropriate M&E framework and tools periodically monitor the status and progress of achievement of the projects activities in target schools,

Contributing to Program database that consolidate and analyze information that is critical to decision making.

Job Requirements


Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed. Degree in Educational planning and Management, project management, Pedagogical science, sociology or related fields

A minimum of three years’ experience in planning, implementing and supervision of educational projects

Experience in Training need Assessment, Planning and Facilitation

Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian education policy

Proven experience in facilitation and community mobilization skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Good analytical and reporting skills, including ability to identify problems and possible solutions, and ability to clearly reflect these in a report.

Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian education policy.

The Pluses

Previous NGO experience
Awareness and basic understanding of issues affecting orphans & vulnerable children
Understanding of child development issues, including knowledge of child rights, child protection, child welfare, childcare and parenting; and relevant local and national laws, regulations and protocols.

Collaboration skills, being driven to work with others and able to build strong working relationships community members and groups.

Hands on experience on planning, implementing and supervision of educational projects


How to Apply

Excited to take on an new Adventure...….

Then send us your application through

http://www.sosethiopia.org.et

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Child Safety is Everybody's Business!!

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia Education Officer Jobs