Support parents and caregivers (HH or group level) to provide responsive caregiving and early learning to children under the age of 5 years old.

Lead the development of ECCD improvement plans with ECCD providers/caregivers [individuals] and volunteers.

Lead the provision of essential materials to parent groups and ECCD providers.
Deliver training to parents and or caregivers (at HH or group level) on responsive caregiving and early learning.
Identify ECCD services within the target locations/zones and support the linkage of target clients (parents/household’s groups) to ECCD services.
Supervise the ECD Infrastructure improvement activities and ensure improvement in learning outcomes at the ECD Centers/childcare spaces.
Lead the establishment of supervised care groups in collaboration with implementing partners.
Conduct the training and support management committees of ECD schools in providing ECCD services.
Oversee the implementation of the actions by Community ECD Groups (clustered groups).
Support the mobilization and sensitization of ECD local committees on seed fund disbursement.
Supervise the utilization of the ECD seed grants in line with the approved plans.
Training of ECD Center Management Committees.
Develop play and supervise care groups at ECD Centers.
Deliver play and supervise care groups at ECD Centers.
Undertake activities as delegated by the supervisor.
Coordination, representation, and partner/stakeholder relationships:

Ensure close collaboration with the field-based team members (Play matters project staff, KRC project staff) and consistency in protocols, information, and reporting systems in line with ECD and livelihoods integration. eHlNK5B veIMC
Participate in coordination efforts at project location/zonal level by ensuring weekly and monthly coordination meetings between Kulea Watoto ECD team and KRC field project staff.
Work with partner staff and collaborate with them in client identification and selection, and delivery of project activities including integration of ECD and livelihoods, refining of technical approaches and alignment to ensure achievement of desired outcomes.

Make referrals to the appropriate actors where necessary.
Maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner organizations, local authorities, and humanitarian actors.
Attend zonal and sector working group coordination meetings at the settlement and sub counties of operation whenever required and provide detailed reports as required.
Monitoring, reporting and communication responsibilities.

Monitoring ECCD performance/progress and documenting best practices, lessons learned and success stories in line with the agreed templates and formats.
Prepare weekly and monthly program reports, and compile lessons learnt to inform continuous project implementation and submit to the ECD officer or manager.
Collect relevant data during project implementation and provide regular reports.
Monitor client payment processes at participating Money Transfer Agents’ locations,
Participate in the collection of data, during assessments and post-distribution surveys as and when required including design of required tools by providing technical input.
Participate in the verification exercise, research or MEAL whenever needed.
Other duties

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable implementation of the IRC programs,
Raise Purchase requests as and when required.
Participate in regular team meetings and supervision sessions.
Ensure that all materials are ready for info sessions before the activity.
Work constructively within the team and take the initiative on new tasks.
Promptly report concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform in their positions successfully.
Qualifications

Education:

Diploma and or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, Education, social sciences, or related field. A certificate in Early Childhood Development education with 2 years’ work experience would be considered.
Personal Characteristics:

Works well in refugee contexts and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multicultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Language Skills:

Fluency in English Language both written and spoken is required.
Ability to speak the local language is desired; Knowledge of other local languages (Arabic, etc.) is an added advantage.