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Job Title:   Safe Learning Environment Assessment Data Collectors (32  Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Education Development Center (EDC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

About USAID ICYD Project:

The goal of the five-year, USAID-funded Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity is for Ugandan children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, to receive the support and services necessary to lead resilient, healthy, and productive lives.

Job Summary:  The Safe Learning Environment Assessment Data Collectors will be responsible for collecting data for the Sale Learning Environment Assessment in the six language zones: Luganda, Runyankore/Rukiga, Runyoro/Rutooro, and Lusoga, LebAcoli and Leblango. The SLE data collector will be responsible for the standardized administration of the three questionnaires, will organize the assessment materials, ensure their security, and submit the materials to ICYD at the end of field work.

The SLE Data collectors will report to and will be supervised by the ICYD M&E team. They will be contracted for a maximum period of 15 working days (July 2023). All honoraria and expenses will be paid by ICYD.

** Please note that this is a local temporary position. Eligibility is limited to Ugandan nationals**

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer the learner questionnaire to selected P6/P7 learners, objectively and in a technically correct and friendly manner
• Interview the P6/P7 class teacher/headteacher and School Management Committee in a one-on-one session to gather additional information about the safety of the school learning environment
• Ensure that the information in all completed SLE instruments is clear, complete, and consistent
• Store all assessments on the data collection gadget,
• Submit completed SLE instruments and signed consent forms to ICYD at the end of data collection
• Follow the guidance and instructions received during training.
• Take very good care of the equipment assigned to you.
• Behave professionally when working; dress in a modest, professional, and culturally appropriate manner so that pupils are not distracted or intimidated

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should at least hold a Diploma
• Experience in education related research preferred.
• Experience conducting assessments with children in a non-threatening manner.
• Experience in using electronic data collection software.
• Fluency in English and one of the four local languages: Luganda, Runyankore/Rukiga, Runyoro/Rutooro, and Lusoga required.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 15^th July 2023

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