Early Childhood Education Officer (ECE-Officer) 92 views1 application

Reach The Needy – Ethiopia (RTN-Ethiopia) is a child focused community based, not for profit, non-religious and discrimination free indigenous humanitarian national organization that exists to help the Deprived, Excluded and Vulnerable children become productive, confident and responsible citizens, parents and leaders of tomorrow that directly involve and contribute for the development of the country. RTN has been working different development & humanitarian programs in partnership with ChildFund and CARE Ethiopia.

RTN-Ethiopia, recently going to secure grant from UNICEF to implement an “Integrated Nutrition & ECE” project with the objective of enhancing the development of early childhood aged children (0-7) by integrating nutrition and early childhood education (ECE) intervention in selected Woreda of Sidama Region (Aleta Chuko) & South Ethiopia Region (Duguna-Fango & Dassenech).

Therefore, we would like to invite interested and qualified applicants for the following post.

POSITION: Early Childhood Education Officer (ECE-Officer)

NUMBER OF POSITION: Two (2) …… 1 for Aleta-Chuko & Duguna Fango & 1 for Dassenech Woredas.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: MA/Bsc/BA and above in Early Child Education/Development, Educational Management & Leadership, Education or Developmental Psychology

POSITION SUMMARY:

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Officer conduct regular supportive supervision visits at each targeted pre-primary schools and provide coaching to community facilitators to ascertain the quality of the ECE & Accelerated School Readiness (ASR) program. Provide support the implementation and management of all ECE &ASR project activities at all site of the project operational areas. He/She will facilitate and participate on the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at the project sites, generate and assess the outputs, outcomes and impacts of program intervention and activities. He/She will have direct responsibility for ECE and ASR program implementation and management in the project Deliverables, collaborating with various governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

• Cascading trainings on Early Childhood Development/Education, and Women Economic Empowerment
• Work with Zonal & Woreda Health, Education and other officials to ensure all aspects of programmer understood and agreed to implement the program me Ensuring quality of pre-primary, ASR program and assist the VSLA Groups
• Collaborating with government and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure quality implementation and sustainability of project activities
• Creatively engaging with community members to address issue of quality ECD programming, women economic empowerment, intimate partner violence, child nutrition, and engagement of fathers/male partners
• Follow the activities of the School feeding program me/SFP/ to run smoothly and in line with the guideline.
• Facilitate and follow Monthly Nutritional Assessment, Vit.A and deworming campaign in the program/project area.
• Reporting, regular collection of data, and addressing challenges
• Organize trainings, workshops, and learning sessions
• Lead and manage performance of project activities
• Support the technical design of project interventions and development of technical guidance and tools for office and staff at site level.
• Represent the project externally with partners, government and other agencies at woreda & regional levels
• Prepare and share quality project reports as per donor and government requirements and also the project monitoring & evaluation plan to the office
• Ensure all the organization’s project documentation is filed and organized to accountability purposes
• Ensure Project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated to stakeholders
• Ensure mid-term and final project evaluation take place.
• Ensure the project is implemented in compliance with donor/grant requirements
• Organize regular performance review meeting to assess progress but also to agree on and communicate any changes in strategy with the key project stakeholder
• Ensure adequate stakeholders consultation and participation at all stages of the project implementation
• Faster collaboration and support in the organization to develop plans for integrating ECE with other thematic areas
• Ensure RTN Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines and adhered to in project implementation
• Carry out other tasks related in consultation with the Project Coordinator to enhance the quality of projects and organizational achievements

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge and experience on Early Childhood Development/Education is needed
• Prior experience of engagement with direct community members is needed
• Knowledge of local language and project site/context is needed
• Prior experience of providing participatory trainings, coaching, and mentoring is needed
• Experience working with local government and non-government stakeholders is needed
• Strong computer skills in MS Office is needed
• Strong communication skills is needed
• Experience in working on issues of vulnerable children is an advantage
• Reasonable experience in community-based programming
• Knowledge of environment and current effective practice and policy on Pre-primary and Accelerated School Readiness
• Good knowledge of donor grant and contract regulations
• Demonstrable abilities in planning, budget and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face- to – face presentations.
• Ability to work in stamina

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Early Childhood Care and Development projects, rural development and livelihood projects, Education, Educational Leadership & Planning and Developmental Psychology

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Concept paper development, operational planning, budget planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, report writing;
• Proficiency in standard office software packages;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire and empower others;
• Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels;
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory management.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One year Contract with the possibility of extension based on availability of fund and work performance.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Good communication skill in Amharic & English. Knowledge of the project implementation areas languages is needed

SALARY: As per the organization scale.

PLACE OF WORK: One at Hawassa/Dilla and One at Dassenech