Job Title: Project Officer, Education
Organisation: Save the
Children International
Children International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Senior Officer,
Education
Education
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has
been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a
Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection,
development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the
way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our
Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice
for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has
been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a
Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection,
development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the
way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our
Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice
for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.
Job Summary: The Project Officer, Education will
primarily be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring and
implementing of education activities at community, sub county and district
level.
primarily be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring and
implementing of education activities at community, sub county and district
level.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Save the
Children Project Officer, Education job placement should hold a diploma in
social Work, Social Administration, Education. Development Studies, Adult
Education or any other related field, Additional qualification in a
relevant field of study is an added advantage - A minimum of two years’ experience with
good training skills (training of teachers) and understanding of community
based projects particularly those addressing basic education - Previous exposure and experience working
in a challenging environment, knowledge of local culture and fluency in
English is a must - Extensive knowledge of child development
aspects (physical, emotional, social, intellectual/cognitive. - Previous experience of working with local
partners and District Local Government in Health, Education, HIV/AIDS or
Child Protection program delivery - Ability to speak local language and
directly interact with target group will be an added advantage - Strong analytical skills and strategic
planning abilities. - Availability and willingness to work extra
hours during times of humanitarian responses.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
clicking on the title link below.
clicking on the title link below.
Deadline: 15th
September 2017
September 2017
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