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Position Title: Education Specialist
Reporting : to the Programme Support Manager
Organisation: Plan International
Location: Kampala
Background Information:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest
child centered
development organizations in the world.
We work in 50 developing countries
across
Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of
children out of
poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their
full potential in
societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent,
with no religious,
political or governmental affiliations.
Plan Uganda is seeking to recruit a competent and experienced staff for the
position of
Education Specialist. The position is based at the Plan Country Office in
Kampala and
reporting to the Programme Support Manager
Specific Responsibilities
• Provide technical support to country management team (CMT), staff, and
partners in
formulating country specific policies, strategies, program outlines and
guidance on the
strategic direction of the learning program within Plan.
• Review all learning related projects/programs to ensure that they are of
quality and
aligned to the country strategic plan, program outlines, Plan principle and
learning
strategies in Uganda
• Build the capacity of Plan Uganda staff and partners to integrate
learning programs to
ensure effective implementation at all levels program/project cycle
• Monitor learning projects implemented by Plan and/or its partner, provide
advice in
evaluation design, and take corrective actions to ensure smooth progress
and achievement of set targets
• Develop a system for capturing, documenting and disseminating Plan’s
experiences,
lesson learnt and “best practice” to other partners, stakeholders including
Plan programs in the RESA Region.
• Identify local resource mobilization opportunities and provide technical
assistance in
the development of fundable proposals to support implementation of learning
/or
related programs
• Prepare and submit a monthly work plan and respective progress reports to
enable
proper progress of project implementation
• Initiate, develop and nurture cordial relations with relevant government
ministries,
partners, and the wider stakeholder fraternity and represent Plan Uganda at
relevant
learning related events/fora to ensure Plan is acknowledged as a legitimate
partner/actor
Key Competencies
• Masters degree in Education, preferably in Primary and or/non-education
methods.
• 8 years working experience in developing and implementing learning
programs, five (5) of which must be in a similar position
• Experience in using the ECCD approach
• Experience in Team leadership, capacity building for partners and staff
and
working with people from diverse cultures
• Skills and experience in designing, planning, monitoring and evaluation
of learning programmes and projects;
• Practical experience in proposal writing and fundraising
• Experience in national level education advocacy and policy influence
• Excellent report writing skills, good communication and interpersonal
skills
• Strategic thinker with strong facilitation skills
• Experience and skills in budget management
• Computer skills in Microsoft office suite
How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application,
together with a detailed
CV,. contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and
contact details
of three references plus salary history to The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan
Uganda. Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org not later than
10th January,
2014.
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates are
encouraged to apply.
NB:
Only soft copies of application will be considered and please indicate the
position in the Subject line.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that
children are
kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child
protection
policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be
required to provide
information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any
child abuse
crimes.
