NRC International NGO Education Team leader Jobs in Uganda
NRC International NGO Education Team leader Jobs in Uganda
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: Dedication, Innovation, Inclusivity and Accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Generic responsibilities
Management of project staff
Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of Education projects (activities, budget and project documentation)
Conduct day to day follow up of progress in project planning, implementation and monitoring.
Ensure compliance with NRC policies CC tools, handbooks and guidelines
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist them.
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaison and collaborate with relevant local government authorities, NGO partners and other stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees/host communities in line with the advocacy strategy
Promote integrated programming among NRC core competencies
Specific responsibilities
Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project and materials based on observations and discussions with the staff and the key stakeholders
Document technical issues and questions, and channel to the Education Project Manager
Support assessments for school selection and on-going out-of-school children data gathering
As requested, support in development of new proposals and budgets for education activities
Assess needs for capacity building among education staff and share with the line manager to jointly address
Support sector coordination efforts and represent NRC at inter-agency meetings when the line manager is not available
Ensure Child Protection and safeguarding referral pathways are put in place and utilized in areas of implementation; liaise with Child Protection and other Education actors
Travel to implementation areas regularly to manage local government education authority and Other NGO relations
Organize and lead trainings for project staff, local government and MoES authorities based on technical requirements of projects.
Conduct teacher trainings, coaching and mentorship and conduct follow up observations and spot checks.
Follow up on Procurement and Logistics processes with the Area
Office on behalf of the Education team.
Contribute to recruitment processes of teachers and education staff as necessary.
Support teams in Education in Emergencies response preparedness as directed by the line manager.
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by line manager.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Experience from working in Early Childhood Education, Child Protection, and safeguarding project implementation position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context related skills, knowledge and experience
Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree in Education, Project Planning and Management, Adult and Community Education, Development Studies.
Post graduate or Masters Qualification will be added Advantage
At least five years of Experience in Education implementation in crisis context with at least 2 years in leading and managing teams as well as Operational Coordination
Experience in coordination and liaising with Ministry of Education
Written and spoken fluency in English.
Experience supporting the start-up of a new project in a difficult area.
Knowledge of education context in Uganda.
Knowledge of the circumstances, needs and challenges IDP/returnee and refugee children face and the sensitivity of the context.
Understanding of INEE minimum standards.
Knowledge of Gender and Child Protection and psychosocial support.
Experience working with children and/or educators; DLG, MoE-level experience.
Experience managing, training and building the capacity of others.
How to Apply
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