BRAC Early Childhood Development Specialist Jobs in South Sudan

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ECD activities in Eastern Equatoria for the USAID-funded Education for Peace, Recovery, and Resilience (EPRR) project.

EPRR is a three-year USAID funded project that will provide flexible and responsive education services for conflict affected children and youth in South Sudan.

The ECD Specialist’s responsibilities include distributing TLM materials to existing ECD centers, providing center management committee (CMC) support, delivering training to Master Teachers, and establishing and monitoring 45 Play Labs.

They will report to the ECD Technical Advisor and be based in Torit, Eastern Equatoria.

Main Responsibility of the Role

Establish 45 Play Labs in Eastern Equatoria including:

Identifying physical spaces within communities or schools for Play Labs

Recruiting Master Teachers and Volunteer Play Leaders from communities

Procuring locally available materials for Play labs

Coordinating with relevant stakeholders

● Ensure existing ECD centers supported by EPRR in Eastern Equatoria receive teaching and learning materials produced by the project

● Conduct monitoring and training visits to Play Labs

● Deliver Training of Trainers (TOT) for Master Teachers on Play Lab curriculum

● Deliver monthly refresher trainings for Master Teachers

● Serve as a mentor and coach to Master Teachers and Volunteer Play Leaders as needed

● Coordinate establishment of center and school management committees for Play Lab committees

Lead Trainings of CMCs and SMCs

● Monitor implementation of Play Lab curriculum, address any emerging issues and mitigate risks

● Liaise with project partners

● As determined by EPRR project leadership, represent the EPRR project and BRAC South Sudan in relevant state-level coordination groups on ECD

● Contribute to project reporting processes and document success stories, case studies, best practices and lessons learned

● Supervise 23 ECD Master Teachers

Ensure monthly stipend payments to Master Teachers and Volunteer Play Leaders

Adhere to BRAC South Sudan Volunteer Policy

Required Qualifications/Person Specifications (Experience, Knowledge and skills)

● Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Development, Education Management, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies and

Community Development or related field preferred

● At least 2 years’ experience working for NGOs, education, early childhood development, child protection or related programs in South Sudan, required

● Experience delivering training for project staff and teachers required

● Strong writing and editing skills

● Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and networking skills

● Strong project management skills

● Strong written and oral English language

● Knowledge of and experience working on US Government, particularly USAID-funded projects or other funders preferred

● Experience teaching early childhood, preferred

Skills and Competencies

Strong strategic and creative thinking.

Demonstrated ability to take a strategic view across a large complex program.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and reporting

Good knowledge of financial and administrative management

Personal commitment, drive for results,efficiency and flexibility

Proficiency in the use of MS Office

Ability to mobilize and influence different audiences and communities

Able to capacity build and develop others

Commitment to the organizational vision, mission and values.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above conditions should forward their CV and covering letter indicating clearly the position you are applying for (which should include the contact details for at least two professional references from previous employers to.

The Human Resource Office BRAC South Sudan Program through e-mail jubahr-ssd@brac.net or hand delivered to the BRAC South Sudan Country Office. Plot 15 Block L14, Atlabara, Juba. Deadline is Friday December 4, 2020 by 5pm Juba Time

Application documents once received will not be returned to applicants. Applicants are advised not to include any original documents in their application. BRAC South Sudan Program Office will not be held responsible for the loss of such documents. Due to urgency of this vacancy announcement BRAC reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date

BRAC International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. BRAC International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any International law.

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