Education Officer

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 19, 2024
Category Education Jobs in Uganda
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Support teachers in applying LtP methodology in teaching and learning while integrating LEGO Six bricks to improve learning outcomes, and support parents in interacting playfully and positively with their children and caring for their well-being.

Support the implementation and scale-up of team-up and Play Well sessions in the PlayMatters-supported schools.
Partnership Management.

Support implementation of PlayMatters Project activities in Early Childhood Development Centres and Primary Schools following an already developed curriculum and PlayMatters contents.
Work closely with ECD facilitators, primary school teachers and team-up facilitators, community leaders, district education officials, and teachers at the Training Institute in Arua.
Risk, Compliance & Accountability.

Support the identification and management of risks, particularly those associated with procurement, finances, safeguarding, and staff health, safety and security:
Assist the project team in complying with the risk management framework relating to IRC projects.
Communicating for Influence.

Support the documentation and sharing of learning, knowledge, and experience generated from PlayMatters project interventions.
Mobilize and educate parents and community members to participate in project interventions within the ECD centers, Primary Schools, and at the community level.
Mobilize communities to attend community dialogues and parenting meetings and participate in projects project.
Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion.

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Ensure Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded by the principles and requirements of the policy, including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or postgraduate diploma from an accredited Institution.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in education-related programming (preferably in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP), Psychosocial Support (PSS), Play, digital learning, and language education programs)
Experience managing projects, including project design, monitoring, and evaluation (i.e., preparing documents and reports for external dissemination).
Excellent writing, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Excellent command of the English language.
Strong drive for results and ensuring timely delivery of program outcomes.

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