Job Title: Education Project Officer
Organisation: Finn Church
Aid (FCA)
Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
About FCA:
Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation
organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in
humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an
alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming
one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to
continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living
and fulfil their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and
justice.
organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in
humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an
alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming
one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to
continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living
and fulfil their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and
justice.
Job Summary: The Education Project Officer will
support the Project Coordinator in implementation, monitoring and reporting of
the project.
support the Project Coordinator in implementation, monitoring and reporting of
the project.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Support the Project Coordinator in
implementing FCA/ ECHO education and Child Protection project in Bidibidi
refugee settlement, Uganda - Establish, coordinate and be responsible
for high quality Education in Emergency programmatic work. - Work in liaison with the Project
Coordinator to implement the project activities. - Responsible for mobilization of project
beneficiaries - Plan, implement and coordinate project
activities within Bidibidi refugee settlement and host community. - Work in close cooperation with the
relevant local authorities, community leaders, relevant civil society and
non-governmental organization collaborating, implementing partners and
other stakeholders where appropriate in order to achieve the project
objectives and facilitate project implementation. - The incumbent will collect and tabulate on
regular basis field data on project activities carried out and undertake
assessment using participatory approaches for all rights holders to
determine the relevance and impact of the project activities. - Regularly visit all rights holders sites
where project activities are undertaken, check on progress and identify
challenges, offer support as directed by the Humanitarian Coordinator in
line with the project objectives. - Actively promote active participation of
community, local leaders, rights holders and intermediaries in the
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities
as required. - Support the Project Coordinator prepare
periodical work plans and reports on project activities and achievements
in line with the requirements stipulated in the project documents;
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Finn Church
Aid (FCA) Education Project Officer job placement should hold a University
degree or equivalent in Education, Special Needs Education, Social
Sciences, SWASA, Development Studies or other closely related fields. - At least three years’ exposure and
experience in working with an NGO; one of which should be in a
Humanitarian program related field operation. - Previous experience in implementing and
monitoring formal and non-formal education projects, Education in
Emergency interventions with linkages to Child Protection. - Prior experience in community mobilization
and awareness- raising. - Previous experience with data collection,
and report writing. - Broad knowledge and understanding of
humanitarian approaches and standards. - Previous experience in networking and
working with local government, international actors and UN agencies. - Highly flexible and capable of working and
living in difficult circumstances in a multicultural context - Willing to reside in Yumbe and possession
of a valid motorcycle license.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the Finn Church Aid
(FCA) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their short
applications and updated CVs to: [email protected]. Please address your
application to: The Country Manager,
Finn Church Aid (FCA), Uganda program, Plot 2409 Kiwafu Estates – Kansanga,
Kiwafu Rd, P.O. Box 21826, Kampala.
Uganda
(FCA) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their short
applications and updated CVs to: [email protected]. Please address your
application to: The Country Manager,
Finn Church Aid (FCA), Uganda program, Plot 2409 Kiwafu Estates – Kansanga,
Kiwafu Rd, P.O. Box 21826, Kampala.
Uganda
Deadline: 18th April 2017
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