Save the Children Program Officer Jobs in Uganda

Save the Children Program Officer Jobs in Uganda

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries.

We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in Development and Emergency contexts.

Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern, West Nile and Central regions of Uganda. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential.

Role Purpose:

  • The jobholder is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring quality and timely implementation of core ECCD project activities within the designated districts and sub-counties.
  • He or she is expected to oversee the ECCD project activities implementation and ensure that they are implemented in a manner that promotes integrated programming with other core programs of Non Formal Education, Formal Primary Education and cross cutting themes such as gender, disability, child Protection and Child rights Governance.
  • The Job Holder is also expected to foster “value adding” networks and collaborations with other CSOs and the respective local Governments.
  • In particular, s/he will work closely with the Community Based Services, Health, and Education Departments.
  • Local capacity strengthening
    for community level/grassroots stakeholders will also be key.
  • The post holder may b e called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis

    Contract Duration:
  • 2 Years
    Contractual Status:
  • National
    Location:
  • Multiple Locations

    Qualification and Experience;

    Essential

  • Minimum of a Degree in Education specializing in Early Childhood Development/ Education Additional or post graduate qualification in Public health or community health is an added advantage
  • At least 3 years’ progressive working experience in planning and implementing Education programmes with INGOs.
  • Having at least two years of teaching experience in primary schools.
  • Must be willing to be based in the field.
  • Experience of working with the Local Government and local partners with focus on improving the learning environments is an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

    Desirable
  • Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
  • Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

    How to Apply:
  • Interested candidates should apply online by 28th January 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Program Officer Jobs in Uganda

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