6 Education Officers Job at War Child - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:6 Education Officers
Jobs at:
War Child
Deadline of this Job:
February 7, 2018
Duty Station:
Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
Background: War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto.
War Child Canada works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
When war itself ends, the consequences endure. A lack of employment opportunities, the absence of effective economic or social structures, an under-educated population and a culture of impunity around rights violations combine to create conditions that make a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle of violence can be broken.
War Child Canada currently works in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan, Uganda and Iraq. In Uganda, War Child Canada is operational in West Nile region, and Lamwo districts.
Job Title: Education Officer Six (6) field positions based in Adjumani, Moyo and Yumbe
Reports to: Project Manager, Protection Education
Location: Yumbe, Adjumant and Mayo
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, the education Officer oversees day-to-day Operations including mobilization, implementation and development of community sensitization and training activities for refugee community beneficiaries, host community members and ail education actors relevant to achieving the project goal. S/He will be responsible for conducting awareness campaigns, supervising accelerated Learning program teachers, forge strong partnership and collaboration with governmental departments and non-governmental organizations to identify and effectively respond to education concerns, with particular focus on school going children.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key day to day responsibilities:
- Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the education Officer will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Develop and provide community sensitizations and dialogues on education;
- Provide training and supervision clinics to ALP Teachers on teacher code oi conduct. Conduct Education Supervision clinics together with the district Education Office representatives will be responsible for conducting awareness campaigns, supervising accelerated Learning program teachers, forge strong partnership and collaboration with governmental departments and non-governmental organizations to identity and effectively respond to education concerns, with particular locus on school going children.
Key day to day responsibilities:
- Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the education Officer will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Develop and provide community sensitizations and dialogues on education;
- Provide training and supervision clinics to ALP Teachers on teacher code of conduct.
- Conduct Education Supervision clinics together with the district Education Office representatives
- Organize and facilitate monthly forums that bring together refugee women and gins to share experiences and discuss issues related to women and girls in Education
- Provide technical training on Education, Child protection, Refugee rights and obligation, actors, and other relevant actors;
- Prepare communication and training materials, and develop new sensitization and training approaches;
- Make follow up visits in each community after activities to document impact;
- Conduct radio panel discussions as per the work plan;
- Participate in the development and dissemination oi Education and Communication (IEC) material to both refugees and host communities;
- Work very closely with the Legal team to ensure a consistent and coordinated implementation of programs for instance when involving legal staff to take up training/ awareness sessions;
- Carry out mobilization for education key stakeholders, community members to participate in awareness sensitization and trainings as requested by Project Manager;
- Extensive collaboration and consultation with local and nationals in the NGO and private sector authorities, INGOs, national NGOs, refugee / community leaders and the community;
- To prepare a narrative report at the end project / Activities provided and to recommend any improvement.
- To undertake field monitoring visits in each community after the training/ outreach activities have been conducted to asses impact and identify potentials for program improvement;
- Take part in the community surveys to assess program results and impact and as well participate in the quarterly internal reviews of the program;
- To attend monthly Team meetings to share experiences, lessons learnt and challenges;
- Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Essential:
Education: University-level education, development studies any related field.
Experience:
- At least 3-5 years‘ experience in Education programming activities particularly at field level.
- Ability and Skills in participatory methodology to facilitate trainings with community;
- Proficiency in computer packages such as MS word, Excel Power Point and Data base;
- Experience in project report writing;
- Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Training Programs.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, knowledge of local language of the Community is an asset.
- Good coordination, facilitation, training, mentoring and motivational skills.
- Excellent experience or understanding of participatory approaches and community mobilization in relation to education
- Proven ability to establish and implement robust M&E plans for protection activities.
- Ability to work in multi partner environments in implementing protection activities and services.
- Good organizational, planning and time management skills with attention to details.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, time, tight schedules and meeting deadlines.
- Proven communication skills (both in written and spoken English).
- Excellent record keeping and report writing skills.
- Excellent networking, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Computer skills (word, excel, outlook, power point, internet).
- Experience working at a global organization and in emergency situations is an asset.
- Experience of developing and using information systems and running a range of reports.
- Able to travel, at times at short notice, and spend time away from work base and home.
Job application procedure
Application process: Interested applicants are invited to submit hard copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager
War Child Canada (WCC)
Block 244, Plot 1006, Muyenga
Kampala
Please ensure your application envelope has the subject heading of “Application for Project Manager, WCC Uganda". Applications sent in any other form, including fax, e-mail, etc. will not be considered.
War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canada's Child Protection Policy, including appropriate reference and security checks.
Only those applicants selected tor an interview will be notified. Phone calls or emails are not allowed. Only hard copy applications are allowed Deadline: February 7,2018
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