Early Childhood Development Officer (Fresher Ngo Jobs) – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Application Deadline: November 20, 2024
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Employer: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

About IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to the world’s worst crises, helping those affected to survive, recover, and rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities. In Uganda, IRC supports refugees and host communities with programs spanning health, protection, economic recovery, and education.

Role Overview
IRC Uganda seeks an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Officer for the Kulea Watoto project, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. This project focuses on nurturing care and early childhood learning for children under five and their caregivers. The ECD Officer will implement activities, develop content, train caregivers, and collaborate with partners to improve ECD services.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Implementation:

• Execute daily and weekly ECD activities per the workplan.
• Develop and deliver training materials for ECD curriculum.
• Support caregivers in responsive caregiving and early learning practices.
• Create improvement plans for ECD centers and assist in training management committees.
• Lead distribution of essential materials to parents and ECD providers.
• Guide the formation of care groups and seed fund projects.

Coordination & Representation:

• Maintain collaboration with field project staff and partners.
• Coordinate meetings at project sites and represent IRC in local stakeholder meetings.
• Foster partnerships with community leaders and service providers.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track project performance and document lessons learned.
• Prepare reports and collect relevant data.
• Oversee client payment processes and contribute to assessments as needed.

Other Duties:

• Participate in team meetings and support procurement processes.
• Ensure readiness of materials for activities and promptly report concerns to management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field. A postgraduate diploma in Project Planning and Management is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years implementing ECD programs in humanitarian settings. Proficiency in riding a motorbike with a valid permit is required.
• Skills:
  • Strong facilitation, mentorship, and training capabilities.
  • Excellent relationship-building and supervisory skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work well under pressure in diverse cultural environments.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

Gender Equality & Diversity
IRC is committed to gender balance and provides a supportive environment with parental leave and gender-sensitive policies. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Professional Standards
All IRC staff must adhere to the principles outlined in the IRC Way: Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. IRC maintains policies on Child Safeguarding, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Application Note: The position will close on November 20, 2024, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Click here to apply