Organisation: Plan
International
International
Duty Station: Adjumani,
Uganda
Uganda
Project Title: Early
Childhood Care and Education in Emergency (ECCE)
Childhood Care and Education in Emergency (ECCE)
Reports to: Emergency
Response Manager
Response Manager
About Plan:
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.
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.
About UNICEF Project:
Plan Uganda has applied for funding from UNICEF to implement an Early
Childhood Care and Education in Emergency (ECCE) project among the South Sudan
refugees in Adjumani.
Childhood Care and Education in Emergency (ECCE) project among the South Sudan
refugees in Adjumani.
Job Summary: The jobholder
will primarily offer technical leadership and support in scaling up and
coordinating the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) emergency response
interventions to the South Sudan Refugee influx in Adjumani district in
Northern Uganda.
will primarily offer technical leadership and support in scaling up and
coordinating the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) emergency response
interventions to the South Sudan Refugee influx in Adjumani district in
Northern Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Scaling-up of ECCD Interventions and in particular the establishment
of the program team for ECCD Implementation:
of the program team for ECCD Implementation:
- Carry out participatory consultations and
stocktaking of existing capacities with children, families and other care
providers to establish needs of young children and inform the design and
delivery of ECCD - Work closely with other relevant actors to
establish, manage and oversee parenting, early learning, play and other
ECCD initiatives - Develop a sound monitoring and evaluation
framework with appropriate indicators for ECCD interventions to facilitate
assessment of progress and impact - Conduct onsite visits, periodical
reporting, on-going documentation and dissemination of experiences about
Plan Uganda’s ECCD interventions - Create and manage a database with
differentiated information on children, caregivers and other primary
beneficiaries by age, gender and other aspects related to ECCD - Actively participate in identification,
mobilization and sourcing of financial and other resources to
expand/improve Plan’s ECCD interventions
2. Adequate knowledge, skills and capacity to deliver quality ECCD
interventions in an emergency context to key staff and volunteers:
interventions in an emergency context to key staff and volunteers:
- Design and support the recruitment,
training, re-training and coaching for ECCD staff and Volunteers and other
related stakeholders as per ECCD standards, guidelines and regulations. - Mobilize and educate parents, community
members and other stakeholders to get involved and support ECCD services. - Manage and offer technical guidance and
regularly evaluate staff and volunteers as per ECCD standards, guidelines
and regulations. - Promote regular and participatory peer to
peer interaction, learning and progress sharing between ECCD staff and
volunteers and other relevant actors - Organize periodical reviews and
reflections with ECCD staff and volunteers to discuss progress and address
challenges.
3. Strong network and links established with other key actors and
stakeholders involved in ECCD related interventions and overall emergency response:
stakeholders involved in ECCD related interventions and overall emergency response:
- Organize, contribute and/or participate in
inter-sectoral work groups, forums, meetings or other initiatives within
this emergency response - Orient and provide guidance for staff and
volunteers to integrate ECCD initiatives with other sectors - Promote co-facilitation, joint reviews,
co-implementation and sharing of resources with other sectors and actors - Ensure Plan Uganda’s ECCD interventions
are well represented with all stakeholders, the Education Working Group
and the overall emergency response
4. Monitoring and Evaluation of ECCD Intervention:
- Carry out onsite visits, periodical
reporting, on-going documentation and dissemination of experiences about
Plan Uganda’s ECCD interventions
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should ideally hold a Degree
in ECCD, Education, Social Sciences or related field. ECCD specialized
training will be an added advantage - At least three years’ experience in
managing or coordinating ECCD and Education related interventions in
development or emergency contexts with NGOs, UN agencies. - Skills and experience in program
development and management particularly designing, planning and
implementing early learning, structured play and recreation activities in
Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) - Past exposure and experience in
mobilization communities and conducting participatory community based
trainings - Skills in fundraising including
preparation of project concepts and proposal - Excellent writing, facilitation, and
organizational skills. - Excellent command of the English language.
- Proven track record and ability to work in
a multi-cultural environment and effective working relationships with
various actors at district and national level. - Computer literacy skills, including
Internet navigation and various office applications (i.e. MS Office
skills, specifically in MS Word and PowerPoint and excel)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their letters of
application, together with detailed and updated CVs, contact telephone numbers,
copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references
plus salary history to: The Country Human Resources Manager, Plan Uganda.
application, together with detailed and updated CVs, contact telephone numbers,
copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references
plus salary history to: The Country Human Resources Manager, Plan Uganda.
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates
are encouraged to apply.
are encouraged to apply.
NB: Only soft
copies of application will be considered and please indicate the position in
the Subject line. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
copies of application will be considered and please indicate the position in
the Subject line. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure
that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization
further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign.
Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether
or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization
further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign.
Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether
or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
Deadline: 16th June,
2014
2014
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