Education Program Officer (2 Positions)

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant, rapidly expanding, and results-driven civil society organizations in Ethiopia. PAD is currently scaling up its interventions across the humanitarian, NEXUS, and development spectrum—expanding operations throughout the country, including in Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Ethiopia’s southern regional states. As PAD broadens its reach, it remains firmly committed to inclusive, equitable, and conflict-sensitive programming—respecting the diverse realities of communities while fostering peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.

Vision: PAD strives to see a community of hope, humanity, and social justice.

Mission: PAD brings people together to work in partnerships; promotes hope, humanity, and social justice for every human life in all its fullness; and improves the livelihoods of disadvantaged groups for social and inclusive economic growth by actively engaging in positive actions, promoting responsive care and support, and addressing the root causes of poverty in Ethiopia.

Position Summary

The Education Program Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of education project activities at the woreda level. The position ensures effective delivery of Accelerated Education Program (AEP) and Accelerated School Readiness (ASR) interventions while promoting safe, inclusive, and protective learning environments for crisis-affected children. The officer will supervise facilitators, coordinate with local stakeholders, and ensure compliance with project standards and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Support the implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved work plan.
• Assist in establishing and supporting AEP and ASR learning centers in targeted communities.
• Ensure the timely distribution of learning materials and education supplies.
• Support the enrollment and retention of marginalized and crisis-affected children.

Supervision and Capacity Building

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to facilitators.
• Conduct regular field visits and classroom observations.
• Support facilitators through mentoring and coaching.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate closely with Woreda Education Offices, school directors, and community leaders.
• Support community mobilization and awareness activities promoting education access.
• Participate in coordination meetings with local authorities and partners.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Ensure integration of child protection, safeguarding, and GBV risk mitigation in project activities.
• Identify vulnerable children and support referral to appropriate services.
• Ensure compliance with PSEA and child safeguarding policies.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

• Collect and compile project data and beneficiary information.
• Prepare monthly activity reports and progress updates.
• Document success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.

Compliance and Accountability

• Ensure project implementation aligns with donor and organizational guidelines.

Maintain accurate and organized project documentation

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in education or community-based development programs.
• Experience in Education in Emergencies (EiE), AEP, or ASR programs is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong facilitation and coordination skills
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in community mobilization
• Strong report writing skills

Language:

• Fluency in Afan Oromo and English required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in education or community-based development programs.
• Experience in Education in Emergencies (EiE), AEP, or ASR programs is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong facilitation and coordination skills
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in community mobilization
• Strong report writing skills

Language:

Fluency in Afan Oromo and English required.