Education in Emergency Project Officer 85 views

Contract Type: Local Fixed Term

Duration of Contract: 12 months

Duty Station: South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region based in Meenit Shasha Woreda

Major Responsibilities:

Program development and implementation

• Provide direct technical support to teachers/facilitators, and the school support system (head teachers and supervisors)
• Assure that relevant cross cutting themes (child protection, gender, inclusion, safety and life skills) are integrated into the EiE project implementation at the project sites

• Organize regular discussion session with beneficiaries and stakeholders to collect feedback on the project implementation
• ensure proper data record, keeping and reporting system are in place in targeted schools

Coordination, partnership and networking

• Liaise with WEO experts at field level to conduct a joint monitoring visit, supportive supervision   and ensure reliable data record keeping and reporting system among targeted schools.
•  Represent WVE in any EiE matters (education coordination meetings, joint assessment) and share timely update to EiE Coordinator and Manager.
•  Strengthen networking with organizations or agencies working on EiE and child protection in ensuring child-friendly learning centers at the woreda level

Resource Management

•  Manage operating budget of the assigned Woredas for the project implementation including procurement, cost for the materials purchase and any other expenses incurred for the EiE project in the emergency context (IDP, Returnee and Host community project sites)
• Contribute to the selection of pre-qualification and bidding of local suppliers and contractors for logistics availability, and items and service purchase
• Liaise with NGOs/UN agencies in the field to ensure coordination of inputs and resources for EiE project activities

Reporting and Documentation

• Submit high quality reports to EiE coordinator in a timely manner and according to the donor and WVE requirements
• Monitor the impact of the EiE project in the framework of EiE response program and promote learning by documentation of best practices for future emergency response works
• Provide necessary information to EiE coordinator / EiE Manager, Afar Response Lead to ensure sustainability of project response (when appropriate)

Required Education, Training License, Registration, and Certification:

• First Degree (BA) in education and other education fields especially in pedagogy, curriculum and instruction, social work, sociology, child protection, educational planning and administration

Required Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years of experiences in the field of education and working with government and other education partners at grass root level,
• Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian education policy and Education in Emergency programming

• Demonstrated experience in education and teaching literacy and numeracy skills development for children
• Knowledge on creating child-friendly learning environments/spaces for children learning
• Knowledge and experiences on education need assessment, providing training and guidance on learner-centered instructional methodology to teachers and education supervisors
• Experience in working IDPs and Returnees context
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-work and collaboration in a diverse cultural environment

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Field base with frequent travel to project sites and to Head/Hub office as needed