Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and
largest child centered development organizations in the world. We work in 50
developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child
rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a
world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that
respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious,
political or governmental affiliations.

Job Summary: The Plan Uganda
Education Specialist will be a senior expert in the education field in Uganda
capable of leading the organization in developing and implementing its
education strategy, with the aim of improving the quality of education
programming both formal and non-formal and influence wider internal and
external policy and practices. The Education Specialist will be responsible for
program design, including development of high quality concept notes and
proposals, as well as providing high quality technical support to front line
staff and partners during implementation. The Specialist will guide the process
of effective assessments and monitoring, evaluation and learning systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Offer technical
support to country management team (CMT), staff, and partners in
formulating country specific policies, strategies, program outlines and
guidance on the strategic direction of the learning program within Plan.
Periodically review
all learning related projects/programs to ensure that they are of quality
and aligned to the country strategic plan, program outlines, Plan
principle and learning strategies in Uganda
Build the capacity of
Plan Uganda staff and partners to integrate learning programs to ensure
effective implementation at all levels program/project cycle
Monitor learning
projects implemented by Plan and/or its partner, provide advice in
evaluation design, and take corrective actions to ensure smooth progress
and achievement of set targets
Develop a system for
capturing, documenting and disseminating Plan’s experiences, lesson learnt
and “best practice” to other partners, stakeholders including Plan
programs in the RESA Region.
Identify local
resource mobilization opportunities and provide technical assistance in
the development of fundable proposals to support implementation of
learning /or related programs
Prepare and submit a
monthly work plan and respective progress reports to enable proper
progress of project implementation
Initiate, develop and
nurture cordial relations with relevant government ministries, partners,
and the wider stakeholder fraternity and represent Plan Uganda at relevant
learning related events/fora to ensure Plan is acknowledged as a
legitimate partner/actor

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

The applicant should
possess a Master’s degree in Education, preferably in Primary and or/non-education
methods.
Eight or more years’
experience in developing and implementing learning programs, five (5) of
which must be in a similar position
Experience in using
the ECCD approach
Experience in Team
leadership, capacity building for partners and staff and working with
people from diverse cultures
Extensive skills and
experience in designing, planning, monitoring and evaluation of learning
programmes and projects;
Practical experience
in proposal writing and fundraising
Experience in national
level education advocacy and policy influence
Excellent report
writing skills, good communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker with
strong facilitation skills
Past exposure and experience
and skills in budget management
Computer literacy
skills i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
The candidate must
have experience in developing education programs for formal and non-formal
sector, with strong community education background and Early Childhood
knowledge is essential.
The candidate will be
proficient in advocacy and policy influence, and he/she will be part of
existing education networks in the country.

How to Apply:

If interested in working in Plan International in the portfolio of “Education
Specialist,” please send your CV and cover letter with three work related
references to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “PPG
–Education Specialist.” E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

NB: While we thank all
applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be
contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group, Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405,
Kampala – Uganda. E-mail: Apply by Email. Attn,: The HR Consultant

Deadline: 25^th April,
2014 by 4pm

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