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• Tasked with mainstreaming refugees within
  national education systems is fostered as the main approach with support
  to education for refugee and host communities, in collaboration with
  relevant partners across the settlement.
• Participation of persons of concern in
  decisions and initiatives pertaining to their own education is assured
  through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights
  and community based approaches.
• National education provision capacities
  are improved through direct engagement, research and advocacy with all
  relevant external interlocutors.
• Protection within the school environment
  is actively promoted in collaboration with other relevant programmes.
• Persons of concern are treated with
  dignity, respect and professionalism in line with the UNHCR Code of
  Conduct. Integrity in the delivery of education services is assured by all
  education staff.
• Education activities have political and
  financial support from external partners.
• Adhere to Windle International Uganda’s
  policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the
  support function portfolio according to workplan
• Prepare and develop status reports as
  required by education project officer and settlement manager
• Ensure proper filing of documents
  including case studies from schools
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of
  the support function
• To improve the community teachers’ ability
  to source, assess, develop and utilize a range of appropriate teaching and
  learning materials that can be used inside and outside the classroom for
  learners.
• To sustain the ongoing development by
  encouraging participation and relationship building amongst learners,
  teachers and community education committees.
• To improve the classroom teaching and
  learning through classroom observations, mentor and individual and group
  assessments of community teachers.
• He/she should be in a high standard of
  performance, punctual and disciplined.
• Conducting daily school supervision and
  monitoring.
• Support the project officers in developing
  community teacher induction and refresher training manuals.
• Support project officers in developing
  community education committees training manual
• Participate in the development and
  improvement of education monitoring tools
• Conduct teacher evaluations on teaching
  methodologies (Learner-Centered Methods)
• Improve project documentation.
• Initiate innovative evaluations in
  emergency practices.
• Support project officers in reporting and
  procurement of scholastic materials, recreational kits and school
  uniforms.

• The ideal candidate for the Windle Trust
  Uganda WTU Education Project Assistant job opportunity must hold a
  Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Sciences, SWASA or other related
  courses.
• Additional training in education is
  desirable as an additional qualification.
• Three years of experience in Educational
  programming with reputable institution, national or international NGO;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  Education concepts and issues in development context especially in Uganda
  Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design,
  monitoring and evaluation/project cycle management
• Background in relevant education systems
  with good knowledge of relevant curricula.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in
  community action planning, networking and research, analysis and report
  writing
• Strong facilitation and presentation
  skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
• Ability to work with communities in a
  local setting of refugee settlement and some basic Knowledge of the local
  language will be an added advantage
• Field experience in programme implementation
  and coordination.
• Knowledge of refugee protection principles
  and framework.
• Familiarity with INEE Toolkit standards is
  highly desirable.
• Must be in possession of a valid riding
  permit is strongly recommended for this position.

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