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• Develop a thorough analysis of the Early
  Childhood Development (ECD) landscape in World Vision Supported
  communities
• Render support in the design/development
  of ECD activity guideline to ensure that program implementation is done in
  line with the policy guidelines and standards
• Actively participate in design and
  implementation of baseline, mid-term and final evaluations of inclusive
  ECD projects and ensure follow-up of recommendations to improve quality of
  the programming
• Formulate guidelines, tools and approaches
  for engaging teachers and communities for developing and implementing an
  integrated ECD program to ensure enrolment
• Identify technical capacity needs and
  organize capacity building activities for project staff and partners at
  the national, district and community level develop and regularly update database
  on the project interventions and outcomes
• Periodically monitor for quality assurance
  of ECD in consultation with the M&E specialist
• Provide support in the documentation and
  dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices as well as emerging
  issues in the implementation of the education project
• Develop case papers/policy briefs to drive
  WVU advocacy efforts on education in the technical working group meetings
  and to regularly interface with other subject matter specialists in the
  WVU Ministry priorities to foster integration the project with other
  ministry areas.
• Grow the sector through identifying and
  developing concepts and proposals for ECD and education program

• The ideal candidate for the World Vision Early
  Childhood Development Specialist job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Education with a bias in Primary Education or early Childhood Education
• At least five years’ experience in implementing
  an education program with reputable institution, national or international
  NGO
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Early
  Childhood development/or Early grade reading and experience working with
  the teachers
• Good understanding of education concepts
  and issues in development context in supporting teachers to improve Early
  Grade reading
• Working knowledge of the logical framework
  approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle
  management
• Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge
  of data analysis software such as SPSS, Ms Excel, stata
• Proven experience and skills in research,
  analysis and report writing
• Excellent facilitation and presentation
  skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part
  of a diverse team
• Ability and willingness to travel
  regularly to field sites

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