World Vision International NGO Education Officer Jobs in Uganda

World Vision International NGO Education Officer Jobs in Uganda

Purpose of the position:

Contribute to achieving equitable access and quality education planning, implementing and monitoring the Education Quality Improvement Program activities through approaches that improve enrolment, retention, completion, literacy, numeracy and life skills. The position will support direct project activity implementation and roll out of best practices and models in a manner that promotes ownership and sustainability.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities

Project planning and implementation

Plan and coordinate all sub county and district-based project activities in consultation with the TPO, the CCT and the DEO

Plan and implement school-based project activities.

Develop activity concepts in line with the detailed annual operation plan, the budget and TP log frame

Organize meetings and workshops for teachers and field facilitators to implement education project activities and models

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

Conduct and facilitate community awareness raising and community mobilization

Ensure cross cutting themes are mainstreamed in education project.

Project activities are implemented on time, on target and on budget

Activities implemented within the acceptable +or-10% threshold

Activity reports are submitted on time

Technical support and training

In liaison with the CCT and the DEO, conduct a capacity needs assessment for teachers and literacy volunteer

Develop a capacity building plan for teachers and volunteers

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

Provide mentoring and coaching to teachers through support supervision visits

Build Local level Peer mentoring mechanism for teachers, School management committees and literacy volunteers

Identify technical experts to train district and community groups

Liaise with the TPO for technical support on capacity building

Community capacity is developed to support in school and out of school literacy and retention activities

Technical capacity of teachers CCTs and community volunteers is continually enhanced.

Partnership and networking

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

Support development of school improvement plans and monitor their implementation

Participation in sub county coordination meetings to influence decisions on education

Organize periodic partner and stakeholder monitoring visits

Organize teachers and literacy volunteers’ fora to promote learning

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

Conduct advocacy campaigns for education in general and girl child education in particular

WVU is recognized as a leader amongst stakeholders in the education

sector.

WVU has strong relationships with key partners, donors and government counterparts at the school and district level

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain a data bank for schools in the APs, head teachers, enrolment, drop out, teachers, teachers trained in different models

Conduct school mapping and peer group mapping and document for project activities

Effectively document all information related to girl child enrolment trends in targeted school

Responsible for capturing individual children attendance, performance and behavior indicators related to drop out of children

Document good practices and project success stories and share them

Education contribution to child wellbeing is continuously measured

WVU contributes to development of new knowledge and evidence in education programming.

Support supervision and Mentoring

Conduct support supervision and mentoring sessions for teachers

Facilitate formation of children network/peer networks at school and sub county level

Support schools to have classroom print rich materials,

Maintain a record of RCs in Schools and monitor their attendance and performance during school visits

Hold reflection meetings on key education program activities and indicators

The quality of education delivery is continuously improved

Program ownership and sustainability is enhanced

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

Facilitation 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

The position Is based in the field and requires more than 80% of time implementing school and community-based activities

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Education Officer Jobs in Uganda

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