Job Title: Education Project Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Windle International Uganda (WIU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Education Project Officer
About US:
Windle International Uganda (WIU) is an International Non-Governmental Organization managing Education programmes in refugee settlements in Uganda. WIU is the lead agency for education in 9 out of the 12 settlements, although we operate in all 12 settlements including Kampala. Windle empowers refugees and people affected by conflict to achieve their academic potential and contribute to sustainable development by providing education and training opportunities. Our mandate is to expand access to, and improve the quality of education and training for refugees and communities affected by conflict, neglect or discrimination. We work in close collaboration with Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Job Summary: The Education Project Assistant will support the day-to-day implementation of Education projects within the refugee settlement of posting.
This position is responsible for supporting settlement operations with regards to Education and it will entail maintaining close contact with schools and other Educational Institutions on a daily basis within the settlement on the overall Education programming direction of Windle, UNHCR and OPM on the adaptation of UNHCR’s Uganda Education Strategy, on Monitoring and assessing impact, on provision of technical assistance, and on liaising with partner agencies.
In exercising these responsibilities, the post directly implements strategies to address situations arising from different contexts in the field, as well as provision of technical advice and support (on Early Childhood, learning achievement in Primary Education, Accelerated Education, Secondary Education access, and Vocational Skills Training) to schools, Head teachers and other staff with responsibilities related to education management, and as needed in our operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Daily supervision of Schools to ensure that there is integrity in the delivery of education services by all WIU mandated Education staff.
- Promote Child Protection within the school environment in collaboration with other relevant programmes
- Conduct regular classroom observations, mentorships, individual and group assessments of community teachers to improve the classroom teaching and learning.
- Support the Project Officers in developing community teacher induction and refresher Training Manuals.
- Implement activities to ensure that Persons of concern are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism in line with the UNHCR Code of Conduct.
- Engage in Community dialogue and spread awareness to see that Education activities have support and are accepted by the Communities.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by the Education Project Officer and Settlement Manager
- Support the Monitoring and Evaluation function in the Collection of relevant data from the schools
- Conduct trainings and mentorships to improve the community teachers’ ability to source, assess, develop and utilize a range of appropriate teaching and learning materials that can be used inside and outside the classroom for learners.
- Participate in safeguarding trainings and refreshers; ensure school staffs’ compliance with the WIU Child protection and safeguarding standards.
- Encourage participation and relationship building amongst learners, teachers and community education committees to sustain the ongoing development. Support Project Officers in developing training manuals
- Participate in the development and improvement of Education Monitoring Tools Conduct teacher evaluations on teaching methodologies (Learner-Centered Methods) Initiate innovative evaluations in emergency practices.
- Support Project Officers in reporting, procurement and distribution of scholastic materials, recreational kits and school uniforms.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Needs Education, Adult Education or other related courses
- Additional training in Education and Education Management is desirable as an added advantage
- A minimum of two years of experience in Educational programming with a reputable institution, National or International NGO;
- Must be in possession of a valid class A driving permit with proven ability to ride motorcycles; this is a requirement for the position.
- Knowledge of implementation of child friendly spaces, peace building, education in emergencies and psychosocial care is an added advantage
- Broad knowledge and understanding of Education concepts and issues in development context especially in Uganda;
- Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to Project design, Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Cycle Management
- Background in relevant Education systems with good knowledge of relevant curricula.
- Ability to work with communities in a local setting of refugee settlement and some basic
- Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage
- Field experience in programme implementation and coordination.
- Knowledge of refugee protection principles and framework.
- Familiarity with INEE Toolkit standards is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted through the online link below.
Deadline: 31st March 2023
Disclaimer
- Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or of Child abuse and sexual exploitation of any kind
- Windle International Uganda is an equal opportunity and a corruption intolerant employer. Women and persons with disability who meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply.
- No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit
- No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to have done so will be disqualified and blacklisted.
- Whereas we actively welcome all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.