World Vision International NGO - Uganda Project Officer-Education (EQUATE Project) Jobs

World Vision International NGO - Uganda Project Officer-Education (EQUATE Project) Jobs

Purpose of the position:

Contribute to achieving learning outcomes for children in conflict affected areas of Terego, Madi Okollo and Lamwo through planning, monitoring and implementing the EQUATE Project activities in line with the design and donor requirements; and supporting the roll out of best practices and models in a manner that promotes ownership and sustainability.

Project planning and implementation

Plan and coordinate all district based project activities in consultant with the project coordinator

Supervise and monitor ongoing school based project activities.

Ensure quality in rolling out of education project models ensuring sufficient funds allocated to particular activities in annual plans

Ensure that teachers and field facilitators are supported in breaking down models into simpler work breakdown structures for easy implementation

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

Ensure cross cutting themes are mainstreamed in education project.

Technical support and training

Develop a district capacity building plan and mobilize participants for capacity building

Mobilization of and conducting trainings to build capacities on supporting enrolment, retention and completion

Provide mentoring and coaching to teachers and district staff to build local capacity for understanding and connecting with community linkages.

Identify technical experts to train district and community groups

Liaise with the Project coordinator for technical support on capacity building

Partnership and networking

Identify and build linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the District level.

Mobilization of teachers and parents for project activities

Participate and represent WVU in key technical working forums at district and in the settlement

Point of contact for consultation

on issues to do with project education programming in the district/settlement

Conduct advocacy campaigns for education in general and positive parenting for learning

Documentation and Reporting

Conduct community mapping and peer group mapping in preparation for project activities

Effectively document all information related to Education in Emergencies in schools and AEPs.

Responsible for documenting individual children vulnerabilities and indicators related to development of children.

Document good practices and project success stories and sharing them.

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

School management and /or mentorship of teachers

Experience working with communities and teachers

Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team

Facilitation skills

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO - Uganda Project Officer-Education (EQUATE Project) Jobs

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