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With funding from UNHCR, Windle Uganda seeks to
recruit suitably qualified Ugandan for the following positions:
Education Project Assistant
Position Title: Education Project Assistants
Number of Vacancy:(6)
Location:Field based
Organisation:Windle International Uganda
Job Purpose
The purpose of the assistant position is to
assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Education project within the
refugees’ settlement of posting.
Background Information:
Careers with Windle International Uganda are more
of a vocation because one is called to serve humanity. Join Windle
International Uganda and make a difference in the lives of Refugee children and
persons affected by conflict. Our greatest asset is our foot soldiers at the
settlements who include the classroom teachers, program and support staff who
are passionate, talented, creative and dedicated to use their skills for the
good of humanity.
Windle International Uganda is the leads agency
for #Refugees Education in Uganda, delivering education and training to help
safeguard and guarantee the future of refugee children and other persons
affected by conflict.
With over 2,766 personnel working in 13
settlements across Uganda and Kampala head office, we use our diverse expertise
to promote education at all levels.
Despite the difficulties and hardship in the
settlement, our staff are proud to work for Windle and determined to make the
lasting positive impact on the lives of refugee children.
About Us:
Windle International Uganda formerly Windle Trust
Uganda is a registered INGO whose primary mission is to equip refugees and
others affected by conflict in Africa to meet the challenges of development
through providing access to education, training, and employment opportunities
by advocacy and direct programme activity. Windle International Uganda has been
a leading provider of access to university education, post-primary education,
primary and vocational training for conflict-affected Africans since 1996.
Windle International lead partner of UNHCR
implementing Education Programmes in Uganda with close collaboration with the
Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Organizational Context
This position is responsible for supporting
settlement operations with regards to education; will entail maintaining close
contact with schools and other educational institutions on a daily basis within
the settlement on the overall education programming direction of Windle, UNHCR
and OPM on the adaptation of UNHCR's Uganda Education Strategy, on monitoring
and assessing impact, on provision of technical assistance, and on liaising
with partner agencies.
Responsibilities,
In exercising these responsibilities, the post
oversees the implementation of strategies to address particular situations
arising from different contexts in the field, as well as provision of technical
advice and support (on early childhood, learning achievement in primary
education, accelerated education, secondary education access, and vocational
skills training) to schools, head teachers and other staff with management
responsibilities related to education management, and as needed to those
representing education issues on behalf of Windle International Uganda,
including senior management.
Functional Statement
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Accountability The education needs of refugees and members of the host
communities are met through the application of international and national commitments,
including the SDG and Education for All (EFA) commitments, relevant UN/UNHCR
protection standards and IASC principles governing humanitarian coordination.
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The country has an integrated and holistic refugee and host community
education strategy which is consistent with the protection and solutions
strategies and reflects the Windle Uganda’s strategy and priorities.
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The strategy is aligned with UNHCR’s policy on age, gender and diversity
(AGD), urban and out-of-camp policies & participatory assessment (PA)
polices and rights community-based approaches.
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Windle Uganda’s education strategies are developed, implemented and
monitored in broad, consultative partnership with education actors including
Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister, UN agencies, and
national and international partners, focusing on providing access to quality
education, and building on and integrating with education initiatives supported
by other agencies within a longer-term perspective.
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Mainstreaming refugees within national education systems is fostered as the
main approach with support to education for refugee and host communities, in
collaboration with relevant partners across the settlement.
·
Participation of persons of concern in decisions and initiatives pertaining
to their own education is assured through continuous assessment and evaluation
using participatory, rights and community based approaches.
·
National education provision capacities are improved through direct
engagement, research and advocacy with all relevant external interlocutors.
·
Protection within the school environment is actively promoted in
collaboration with other relevant programmes.
·
Persons of concern are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism in
line with the UNHCR Code of Conduct. Integrity in the delivery of education
services is assured by all education staff.
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Education activities have political and financial support from external
partners.
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Essential Minimum Qualifications And Professional Experience Required.
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Job description
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Adhere to Windle International Uganda’s policies, tools, handbooks and
guidelines
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Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according
to workplan
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Prepare and develop status reports as required by education project officer
and settlement manager
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Ensure proper filing of documents including case studies from schools
·
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
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To improve the community teachers’ ability to source, assess, develop and
utilize a range of appropriate teaching and learning materials that can be used
inside and outside the classroom for learners.
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To sustain the ongoing development by encouraging participation and
relationship building amongst learners, teachers and community education
committees.
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To improve the classroom teaching and learning through classroom
observations, mentor and individual and group assessments of community
teachers.
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He/she should be in a high standard of performance, punctual and
disciplined.
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Conducting daily school supervision and monitoring.
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Support the project officers in developing community teacher induction and
refresher training manuals.
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Support project officers in developing community education committees
training manual
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Participate in the development and improvement of education monitoring
tools
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Conduct teacher evaluations on teaching methodologies (Learner-Centered
Methods)
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Improve project documentation.
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Initiate innovative evaluations in emergency practices.
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Support project officers in reporting and procurement of scholastic
materials, recreational kits and school uniforms.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical
Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Sciences, SWASA or other related
courses. Training in education is desirable as an additional qualification.
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Relevant experience of at least 3 years in Educational programming with
reputable institution, national or international NGO;
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Good understanding of Education concepts and issues in development context
especially in Uganda Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to
project design, monitoring and evaluation/project cycle management
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Background in relevant education systems with good knowledge of relevant
curricula.
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Demonstrated experience and skill in community action planning, networking
and research, analysis and report writing
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Strong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing
knowledge
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Ability to work with communities in a local setting of refugee settlement
and some basic Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage
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Field experience in programme implementation and coordination.
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Knowledge of refugee protection principles and framework.
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Familiarity with INEE Toolkit standards is highly desirable.
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Must be in possession of a valid riding permit is strongly recommended for
this position.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information regarding job specifi
cations, visit Windle International Uganda.org; All interested applicants
should submit their applications including detailed curriculum vitae, 3 years’
salary history, copies of academic transcripts and certifi cates, including
telephone contact and details of at least three references addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Windle International Uganda,
P. O. Box 24230 Kampala.
Uganda
Applications must be hand delivered to the Windle
House Plot 726 Mawanda Road, Mulago Hill
Closing Date: Tuesday, 2nd January, 2018
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