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Job Title:   Project Officer – Education

Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages

Duty Station:  Mayuge, Uganda

About US:

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

Job Summary:  The Project Officer – Education will work to improve equitable access to quality education for children at risk of losing family care. The role involves implementing education-focused interventions, capacity building, and advocacy to ensure enrollment, retention, and completion of education. The officer will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the capacity of school management, families, and communities in promoting child protection and educational sustainability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Support and Training:

• Conduct capacity needs assessments for teachers and volunteers in collaboration with the Centre Coordinating Tutor and the District Education Officer (DEO).
• Develop and implement capacity-building plans for teachers and volunteers.
• Mentor and coach teachers through support supervision visits.
• Build peer mentoring mechanisms for school management committees and volunteers.

Project Planning and Implementation:

• Plan and coordinate school and community-based education activities.
• Develop and implement activity concepts in alignment with the annual operation plan and project log frame.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and advocacy initiatives to enhance education access.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality implementation of education activities.

Partnership and Networking:

• Build partnerships with local stakeholders, including CBOs, local government, and schools.
• Participate in district coordination meetings to influence education policy decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of school improvement plans.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain a database of school-related information, including enrollment, drop-out rates, and teacher training records.
• Document good practices, success stories, and trends in education access.
• Prepare timely and accurate project reports.

Supervision and Mentorship:

• Conduct support supervision and mentoring sessions for teachers and school networks.
• Facilitate the formation of child peer networks and promote the development of classroom materials.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in community development, education, or family empowerment projects.
• Experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD), child protection, and violence prevention.

Skills:

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in results-based education approaches and project monitoring.
• Knowledge of partnership development and capacity building for grassroots organizations.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address:

All Applications must be sent electronically as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org

Subject Line: Indicate the Position and Location

• Include in your application letter:
• Gross salary request.
• Contact details (email and phone) of three professional referees.

Note:

Late applications or those submitted as images will be disqualified. If you do not hear from SOS Uganda by 28th February 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.

For assistance in preparing your CV or cover letter, feel free to reach out!

Deadline: 6th January 2025

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