Education Project Officer - Kiryandongo

• The applicant must hold a University degree in Education or relevant field from a reputable University
  
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Education administration and/or in classroom teaching working. NGO experience is an added advantage.
  
• Experience in implementing and monitoring formal and non-formal education projects,
  
• Proven experience in community mobilization and awareness-raising, especially in refugee context.
  
• Basic understanding of humanitarian approaches and standards, such as INEE minimum standards.
  
• Models child safeguarding standards and ensures others involved in the project do as well.
  
• Experience in networking and working with key stakeholders like OPM, local government, international actors, and UN agencies; and maintaining effective relationships with team, colleagues.
  
• Flexible and capable of working and living in difficult circumstances in a multicultural context.
  
• Willing to reside in project location and possession of a valid motorcycle license is an added advantage.
  

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applications should send a cover letter and a CV (not more than 4 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact, addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,

Finn Church AID,

Uganda Country Office.

P.O. Box 21826

Kampala, Roche Close – Off Tank Hill Rd, Plot 1495 Muyenga, Uganda.

Email applications should be in one file attachment (MS Word or PDF) mentioning the position title in the subject to [email protected]

• The applicant must hold a University degree in Education or relevant field from a reputable University
  
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Education administration and/or in classroom teaching working. NGO experience is an added advantage.
  
• Experience in implementing and monitoring formal and non-formal education projects,
  
• Proven experience in community mobilization and awareness-raising, especially in refugee context.
  
• Basic understanding of humanitarian approaches and standards, such as INEE minimum standards.
  
• Models child safeguarding standards and ensures others involved in the project do as well.
  
• Experience in networking and working with key stakeholders like OPM, local government, international actors, and UN agencies; and maintaining effective relationships with team, colleagues.
  
• Flexible and capable of working and living in difficult circumstances in a multicultural context.
  
• Willing to reside in project location and possession of a valid motorcycle license is an added advantage.
  

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applications should send a cover letter and a CV (not more than 4 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact, addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,

Finn Church AID,

Uganda Country Office.

P.O. Box 21826

Kampala, Roche Close – Off Tank Hill Rd, Plot 1495 Muyenga, Uganda.

Email applications should be in one file attachment (MS Word or PDF) mentioning the position title in the subject to [email protected]

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of education projects in coordination with the consortium partners, ensuring activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
  
• Develop and implement a realistic work plan in line with approved budget.
  
• Identify teacher-training needs and provide training and capacity-building support to teachers, school management structures, volunteers, and community structures/members involved in educational initiatives.
  
• Facilitate community meetings and workshops to engage refugees and host communities in the education projects that supports school enrolment, retention, and completion.
  
• Organize awareness campaigns, dialogues, and educational events to promote the value of education and encourage community participation.
  
• Adapt educational interventions to the local context of the refugee settlements, ensuring respect for diversity, inclusion, and protection principles.
  
• Work with the project team to review and develop tools for monitoring project outputs.
  
• Conduct regular field monitoring and tracking of project progress.
  
• Participates in project management meetings, including monthly budget performance meetings, and reflection forums.
  
• Prepare detailed activity reports and contribute to the preparation of project progress/final reports.
  
• Participate in conducting needs assessments within refugee settlements to identify education gaps and challenges.
  
• Collaborate with local and international NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions to enhance resources allocations priority educational needs.
  
• Participate in regular education and other relevant sectoral meetings at settlement, district and national levels where necessary.