Organisation: International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About IRC:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving
care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or
disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore
safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving
care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or
disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore
safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Summary: The IRC seeks
an experienced Education Specialist to provide technical support for a proposed
US Department of Labor (USDOL) program to help Ugandan youth develop the skills
to secure decent work and to serve as civic leaders in their communities. The
project will target vulnerable youth ages 15 to 18, promoting education and
vocational training and decent work opportunities for those of appropriate work
age. The project will also seek to enhance livelihoods for youth and their
households, support civic engagement of youth, and encourage youth to take on
leadership roles within their communities. This position is contingent on the
IRC being awarded the cooperative agreement.
an experienced Education Specialist to provide technical support for a proposed
US Department of Labor (USDOL) program to help Ugandan youth develop the skills
to secure decent work and to serve as civic leaders in their communities. The
project will target vulnerable youth ages 15 to 18, promoting education and
vocational training and decent work opportunities for those of appropriate work
age. The project will also seek to enhance livelihoods for youth and their
households, support civic engagement of youth, and encourage youth to take on
leadership roles within their communities. This position is contingent on the
IRC being awarded the cooperative agreement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Education Specialist will be
responsible for the implementation of the technical aspects of the project
related to education interventions, in collaboration with the Project
Director. He/she will: - Design the needs assessment of
primary/secondary learning environments, as well as vocational training
opportunities and project action plan within 12 months of grant award in
coordination with the Project Director; - Ensure that proposed
interventions/activities are based on accepted best practices and
strategies for youth that will enhance their future employability; - Train project staff;
- Monitor program performance in meeting
established objectives, redesigning initiatives as appropriate; - Liaise with technical specialists of
partner organizations and government agencies; - Develop and promote partnerships with
academic institutions/universities that promote vocational and other
training opportunities for target youth; - Plan and implement training initiatives;
- Develop and/or refine pre-vocational and
vocational training curriculums that promote opportunities for youth that
reflect market analysis and demand; - Promote links to technical colleges and
training institutions offering relevant programs for target youth;
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree
preferred) or higher in education, international development, or other
human development related field. - Minimum of three years of experience in a
leadership position, preferably in Ugdanda, responsible for developing
complex education interventions and the technical aspects related to
student assessment, teacher training, educational materials/curriculum
development, educational management, and educational monitoring and information
systems for formal and alternative education programs. - Experience in managing projects to address
issues related to primary and secondary education. - Understanding of special educational needs
of children removed from child labor when they enter/return to school or
are provided with alternative education services. - Experience working with vulnerable
children and their households, preferably in Uganda. - Experience working successfully with
Ministries of Education and other government agencies, networks of
educators, employers’ organizations, and trade unions or comparable
entities. - Strong writing and editorial skills; be
able to work under pressure; and possess strong interpersonal and
intercultural skills that enable them to work well with a diverse team. - Experience managing USDOL-funded projects
is a plus. - Fluency in English is required.
How to Apply:
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Deadline: 31st July,
2013
2013
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