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• Manages the execution of a rapid
  assessment to identify the most important causes of primary students
  dropping out, focusing on critical vulnerabilities for children at
  schools.
• Implements approaches to classroom
  management practices that will create a safer learning environment and
  improve retention.
• Implements innovative and culturally
  appropriate approaches to equip students with skills to protect themselves
  from abuse and violence.
• Mentors and trains on School Management
  Committees, School Management Committee Associations, teachers, parents,
  youth, other community members, and students for the purpose of increasing
  retention and child protection against violence in and around schools.
• Provides training, TOT, support
  supervision, role modeling, and mentoring to teachers and youth regarding
  retention, child protection, and violence.
• Implements community based approaches in
  collaboration with local authorities to promote accountability for
  students’ safety and to improve retention.
• Works in liaison with appropriate
  authorities and other USG implementing partners to support referrals to
  protective and health services.

• The ideal candidate for the Community
  Engagement Specialist Education should hold a Master’s Degree in
  Education, Social work, or a related field.
• At least nine years of relevant field
  experience in educational development, with specific experience in working
  directly with community actors including School Management Committees,
  parents, teachers, youth, students, community-based organizations and
  other stakeholders to improve retention in schools.
• Past exposure and experience using social
  mobilization approaches at multiple levels (national, district, community,
  school, and individual) preferred.
• Prior experience working on USAID projects
  in a similar capacity preferred.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
  required.
• Exhibit commitment to World Vision Core
  Values and Vision Statement
• Possess the ability to exhibit exemplary
  lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context

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