Job Title: Refugee
Education Officer
Education Officer
Organisation: Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Salary: US $1500 gross pay
About ADC:
Africa Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is
an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and
development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in
the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such
as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has
implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
education, youth development and food security.
an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and
development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in
the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such
as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has
implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
education, youth development and food security.
ADC is about to undertake a peace building education programme for both
refugee and host communities in two refugee camps in the Western Nile region of
Uganda. The program aims to increase access to quality, relevant peace building
education for both refugee and host communities.
refugee and host communities in two refugee camps in the Western Nile region of
Uganda. The program aims to increase access to quality, relevant peace building
education for both refugee and host communities.
Job Summary: The Education
Officer will be responsible for all management responsibilities as the
candidate will directly supervise a team of field officers. The candidate must
work closely with all program staff, and provide both donors and the Country
Manager with monthly progress reports.
Officer will be responsible for all management responsibilities as the
candidate will directly supervise a team of field officers. The candidate must
work closely with all program staff, and provide both donors and the Country
Manager with monthly progress reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: In particular, the
Education Officer’s duties will be to oversee the implementation of ADC’s Peace
Building Education Program by;
Education Officer’s duties will be to oversee the implementation of ADC’s Peace
Building Education Program by;
- Work closely with the various stakeholders
and actors. - Building and growing working relationships
with other NGOs working within the refugee settlements to ensure
coordination and collaboration. - Responsible for organizing advocacy and
awareness events and campaigns. - Planning and organizing large scale
academic and recreational events. - Taking an active role in all logistic and
procurement related activities by working closely with ADC’s Finance and
Admin Manager. - Maintaining a constant presence within
refugee settlement areas where ADC is working. - M&E – developing and implementing a
monitoring and evaluation strategy for mid-term and final evaluation
periods (this will include mid-term case study evaluations). Developing
and implementing an initial baseline study survey. - Responsible for compiling and reporting to
donors and Country Manager on a monthly basis. - Attending refugee coordination meetings
with UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs working within the settlements. - Attending UN security meetings and
reporting back to ADC staff on any pertinent security issues within ADC’s
areas of operation. Education Officer should also be able to draft
security updates based on these meetings for dissemination amongst all ADC
staff.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must possess a good University
Degree or equivalent experience required, Master’s Degree in development
related area is preferred. - Ideally, the candidate will should have a background
in education and a good knowledge of Peace Building and Emergency
Education strategies. - Some knowledge and experience in the field
of logistics and procurement would be an added advantage. - Past exposure and experience in nonprofit
setting and/or international NGO setting required; in particular,
experience living and working in a development context would be an added
advantage. - Previous experience establishing M&E
systems and conducting M&E activities is required. - Possess excellent English communication
skills, both written and oral, and be willing to travel to challenging
rural environments. - Working knowledge and experience in child
protection related issues. - Past experience in Project Cycle
Management (PCM) will also be seen as an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Please express your interest by sending an E-mail application to:
[email protected].
[email protected].
The email application should include a CV, covering letter stating why
you qualify for the position, and three references. Please do not include all
of your academic certificates in your application. The subject line of the
email should read: Application for the role of Uganda Refugee Education Officer.
you qualify for the position, and three references. Please do not include all
of your academic certificates in your application. The subject line of the
email should read: Application for the role of Uganda Refugee Education Officer.
Deadline: 22nd July 2014
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