Education in Emergency Project Officer

Job Description

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Major Responsibility 

Program development and implementation

• Provide direct technical support to teachers/facilitators, and the school support system (head teachers and supervisors)
• Assure that relevant cross cutting themes (child protection, gender, inclusion, safety and life skills) are integrated into the EiE project implementation at the project sites
• Collaborate and work with CP/GBV team within in WVE to ensuring child-friendly learning environment and learning opportunities in crisis situation

Coordination, partnership and networking

• Liaise with WEO experts at field level to conduct a joint monitoring visit, supportive supervision and ensure reliable data record keeping and reporting system among targeted schools.
• Represent WVE in any EiE matters (education coordination meetings, joint assessment) at woreda and share timely update to EiE Coordinator.
• Strengthen networking with organizations working on EiE and child protection in ensuring child education and CP concerns.

Resource Management

• Manage operating budget of the assigned Woreda for the project implementation including procurement, cost for the materials purchase and any other expenses incurred for the EiE project in the emergency context
• Contribute to the selection of pre-qualification and bidding of local suppliers and contractors for logistics availability, and items and service purchase
• Liaise with NGOs/UN agencies in the field to ensure quality coordination at woreda level.

Reporting and Documentation

• Submit high quality reports to EiE coordinator in a timely manner and according to the donor and WVE requirements
• Monitor the impact of the EiE project in the framework of EiE response program and promote learning by documentation of best practices for future emergency response works.
• Provide necessary information to EiE coordinator, NECR to ensure sustainability of project response (when appropriate)
• Work to ensure better documentation of accomplishments

Required Professional Experience

• At least three years of experiences in the field of education and working with government and other education partners at grass root level,
• Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian education policy and Education in Emergency programming
• Demonstrated experiences in education, and teaching literacy and numeracy skills development for children
• Knowledge on creating child-friendly learning environments/spaces for children learning
• Knowledge and experiences on education need assessment, monitoring and evaluation, providing training and guidance on learner-centered instructional methodology
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-work and collaboration in a diverse cultural environment

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• First Degree (BEd) in education, and other fields such as pedagogy, curriculum and instruction, educational planning and management, educational leadership, and project management

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Frequent travel to the project sites and to NO as needed

Language Requirements

• Fluent in written and spoken English

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only