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Job Title:  Project Officer – Education (EQUATE Project)

Organisation: World Vision International

Duty Station: Arua, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager EQUATE

About US:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary:  The Project Officer-Education (EQUATE Project) will actively contribute to achieving learning outcomes for children in conflict affected areas of Terego, Madi Okollo and Lamwo through planning, monitoring and implementing the EQUATE Project activities in line with the design and donor requirements; and supporting the roll out of best practices and models in a manner that promotes ownership and sustainability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project planning and implementation 

• Plan and coordinate all district based project activities in consultant with the project coordinator
• Supervise and monitor ongoing school based project activities.
• Ensure quality in rolling out of education project models ensuring sufficient funds allocated to particular activities in annual plans
• Ensure that teachers and field facilitators are supported in breaking down models into simpler work breakdown structures for easy implementation
• Track and manage activity budgets and ensure timely and cost effective project implementation.
• Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports
• Participant in project management meetings and reflection forums
• Support and participate in district education Advocacy initiatives
• Ensure cross cutting themes are mainstreamed in education project.

Technical support and training

• Develop a district capacity building plan and mobilize participants for capacity building
• Mobilization of and conducting trainings to build capacities on supporting enrolment, retention and completion
• Provide mentoring and coaching to teachers and district staff to build local capacity for understanding and connecting with community linkages.
• Identify technical experts to train district and community groups
• Liaise with the Project coordinator for technical support on capacity building

Partnership and networking

• Identify and build linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the District level.
• Mobilization of teachers and parents for project activities
• Participate and represent WVU in key technical working forums at district and in the settlement
• Point of contact for consultation on issues to do with project education programming in the district/settlement
• Conduct advocacy campaigns for education in general and positive parenting for learning

Documentation and Reporting

• Conduct community mapping and peer group mapping in preparation for project activities
• Effectively document all information related to Education in Emergencies in schools and AEPs.
• Responsible for documenting individual children vulnerabilities and indicators related to development of children.
• Document good practices and project success stories and sharing them.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the World Vision Project Officer – Education (EQUATE Project) job must hold a degree in education or any other degree but with a diploma in education.
• At least two years of experience in education and or community work.
• Must have classroom teaching experience of not less than 2 years
• Experience in the education sector programming in a reputable organization is an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must be effective in written and verbal communication in English
• Knowledge of a local language(s) in Uganda is may be an added advantage
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is a must
• Computer literate
• Writing and reporting skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• School management and /or mentorship of teachers
• Experience working with communities and teachers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Good facilitation skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 1^st August 2023

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