Job Title: Education Assistant
Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental,
humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a
safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC
advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within
the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,
sanitation and hygiene sectors.
Job Summary: The Education Assistant will to report to
the Education Officer. The incumbent will closely work with the teachers,
learners and the community members. He/ she will be required to work in
accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation,
inclusivity and accountability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Responsible for community mobilization on AEP
and other related activities.
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Provide on-site support supervision and feedback
to AEP teachers and Head teachers and Instructors.
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Ensure community participation, contribution and
ownership in the AEP program.
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Carry home visits to AEP learners and take part
in discussing issues that affect the child as a mentoring process.
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Liaise with community leaders to ensure that out
of school children benefit from AEP activities.
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Identify community concerns that hinder the
enrolment of children in AEP, retention and completion and recommend measures
to address them.
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Prepare weekly and monthly reports on activities
within each AEP school with relevant data
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Ensure a constructive co-operation with local
authorities and host schools in implementing AEP activities.
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Assist in identification and registration of AEP
learners (database)
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Assist in updating AEP learners and teachers’
data base.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) Education Assistant job placement should hold a Diploma but Must have a
minimum Grade 3 Teacher’s Certificate.
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Registered with Ministry of Education and Sports
and in possession of registration certificate
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Teaching experience of at least two years.
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Documented results related to the position’s
responsibilities
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Fluency in both spoken and written English
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Ability to speak any local language commonly
spoken by the beneficiaries
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Knowledge of the local context and education
systems in Uganda
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Ability to work harmoniously with the refugees
and host communities.
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Able to adhere to the teacher’s code of conduct
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Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to
join one of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 28th November 2019
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