Education Officer (Al-Gazira)-Save the Children

Job Description

Job Identification	4575
Section/Unit	Education
Supervisor	Education Program Coordinator
Duty Station	Al-Gazira
Closing Date	18 Dec 2023

Background

ROLE PURPOSE: The education project officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of activities in a timely and quality manner following SC initiatives and approaches.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of logical detailed implementation Plans (DIP) for education projects in line with MEAL guidelines.
• Lead the implementation of the education activities within all the education projects.
• Ensure that all resources needed for the implementation under the sector are available in time as well as in the right quantity and quality. 
• Assist in planning and arranging different community mobilization and community engagement strategies to support the education sector activities and goals.
• Initiate grassroots advocacy efforts with stakeholders at school levels to support children’s access and retention.
• With support from the education program manager /coordinator lead in the delivery of awareness campaigns and guide the successful implementation of advocacy and community awareness sessions.
• Under the leadership of the education program manager, facilitate the process of school grants in coordination with the local partner and the state MoE.
• Develop and follow monthly and weekly program implementation plans taking into consideration internal and external factors that might affect the implementation of the activities.
• Use appropriate participatory techniques with children, parents, teachers, school administrations and PTAs to identify and implement suitable activities that provide quality learning opportunities and development for school children.
• Closely monitor and follow up on the education activities to evaluate progress and provide constructive feedback.

Assessment

• Document and evaluate experiences and lessons for institutional learning and national/regional coordination/networking.
• Compile data on educational needs, school supplies needs, and gaps within SC impact areas.
• Assist in evaluating the education outcomes in the activity project areas.
• Initiate outreach visits to the conflict-affected population to identify education needs and possible interventions.

Coordination:

• Contribute to the development of concept papers/notes and project proposals.
• Work closely with the education manager to identify the training needs of local partners and stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the Student Activity Department, lead the process of SRC formation, training, and development of their work plans.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practices concerning child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures. 

Minimum Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in education or related field, social science, or any other relevant qualification. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with INGO/NGO in community mobilization approaches and implementation of education project activities.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the education sector and program activities to explain to partners and other stakeholders when asked for.
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Good communication skills
• The capacity to the extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Proven willingness to travel to remote areas for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children in particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus, and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support. 

         Desirable:

• Knowledge of Sudan’s economic, social, political, and cultural context.
• Knowledge about international donor-compliance regulations, especially for ECHO, EC.

How to Apply

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

Kindly apply through the below link. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for next steps. The closing date will be on 18/12/2023. Any application after this date will not be considered. All interviews will be done in the Save the Children office or remotely.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents. SCI will be undertaking child safeguarding checks for all candidates. The selected candidate will be asked to provide a police check before signing the contract.