IRC Education, Gender and Inclusion Manager Jobs in Uganda

IRC Education, Gender and Inclusion Manager Jobs in Uganda

Job Overview/Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has received confirmation for funding from Save the Children under the Uganda Education Consortium funded by the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) to implement an eight month project titled ‘Watoto Wasome – meaning ‘Children Learn.’

Watoto Wasome is an initiative aimed at responding to challenges relating to early access to learning, protection and play opportunities for children aged 3-6 years with sustainable, community-driven solutions at the household and community levels in Imvepi and Palabek settlements.

In households, IRC will support responsive caregiving by working collaboratively and closely with caregivers and parents to ensure that they are in the drivers’ seat for the care, protection, learning and development of their children, to improve holistic nurturing care.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical implementation of project activities:

Provide overall Coordination of the project implementation and reporting of the Education Cannot Wait project (Watoto Wasome)

Provide technical guidance in relation to education (Early Childhood Development), gender and inclusion in the implementation of the work-plan and quality of activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and ensure timely implementation of activities.

Collaborate with internal (Education Coordinator and project field teams) and external partners (Save the Children, UNHCR, Street Child, Uganda Education Consortium, among others) in the planning and implementation of all ‘Watoto Wasome’ activities within project implementation locations.

Work collaboratively and very closely with the ECD Senior Officer to prepare, maintain, and update detailed work-plan, in close consultations (as needed) with project partner/s (Save the Children, UNHCR and Street Child).

Foster a cohesive ‘Watoto Wasome’ project identity across sectors and the consortium.

Work with the ECD Senior Officer for the Watoto Wasome project to develop procurement plans, monthly project spending plan and cash forecasts.

Support MEAL team/staff in conducting data collection in line with Watoto Wasome project MEAL plan.

Collaborate with the field project team to ensure that activity implementation is in accordance with the budget and track budget expenditure.

Oversee the implementation of the project strategy, ensuring coordination with other partners implementing the Education cannot Wait (ECW) grant.

In collaboration with the Gender Equality and Safeguarding Senior Manager to provide orientation and technical training to project staff, partners and volunteers on gender, inclusion and diversity.

Coordination, representation, and partner/stakeholder relationships:

Work closely and coordinate with IRC supply chain, finance and other program staff to ensure timely and compliant project activities and expenditures, including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings.

Represent IRC in different platforms, coordination meetings, working groups and maintain good working relationships with Save the Children, CMU, OPM, UNHCR, District and Sub County Local government officials and behave in a manner that safeguards IRC Public image.

Attend and actively participate in the Consortium Management Unit and education sector related working group meetings and represent the interests of the IRC.

Coordinate the Partnership Project Opening, Review, Monitoring and Closing Meetings, together with the Watoto Wasome project teams

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Monitoring, reporting and communication responsibilities

Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify any gaps relating to ensuring gender and inclusion are integrated into the project accordingly.

Work closely with MEAL in the collection of project data, assessments and ensure that tools and approaches used are gender responsive and inclusive.

Take lead and work closely with the ECD Senior Officer to develop project reporting templates and tools in harmony with the Education Consortium Unit guidance .

Ensure timely reporting to the Education Consortium Unit (working closely with the MEAL team to ensure that data is accurate and reporting on all project indicators).

Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under

the grant and for IRC MEAL purposes.

Ensure proper documentation and maintain an archive of ECW-Watoto Wasome project activities and related procurements.

Support in the development of the MEAL framework and tools related to the ECW- Watoto Wasome project.

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of beneficiaries during the promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment.

Partner Coordination and Collaboration:

Coordinate closely with other partners implementing the Education Cannot Wait -MYRP funded projects in other locations.

Coordinate and participate in timely and effective partner program, finance, and compliance review and reflection (monitoring), and work with the partner teams to address any project performance issues.

Work in collaboration with the Consortium Management Unit in refining the technical approaches, reporting tools and templates to ensure achievement of desired outcomes.

Other duties:

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Personal qualities:

Works well with others and steers collaboration and teamwork

Works well in the refugee contexts and is comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.

Demonstratable ability to engage and build excellent working relationships with local partner organizations, create synergies while implementing the project.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Gender, inclusion, Social Work, Community Development, Project Planning and Management, Public Health (with a focus on gender and inclusion in education) or related field.

Work Experience:

Experience in integration of gender and inclusion programming

Experience in reporting on gender and inclusion in project implementation

Experience in project management and project coordination

Experience working in humanitarian settings required.

Experience in working closely with partners (government and non-government partners)

Proven abilities in coordination within teams and with other stakeholders.

Prior experience in developing project implementation work-plans and project reporting

Language Skills:

Fluency in English language both written and spoken is required

Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage

Work Experience:

5 years of experience leading teams, implementing gender and inclusion in Education projects.

Experience working in humanitarian settings required.

Experience in community based ECD programming, gender and inclusion programming, coordination, and stakeholder analysis.

Experience in managing projects and working with donors and partners.

Experience in working closely with partners

Proven abilities in coordination within teams and with other stakeholders.

Prior experience in developing project implementation work-plans and project reporting

Demonstrated Attitudes, Skills and Competencies:

Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

Eagerness to learn about the ECD programming and promote integration of transformative gender and inclusion programming

Positive attitude towards localization and elevating local partners’ expertise and experience

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility

Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible

High level of integrity

Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities

How to Apply

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