Education Project officer

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Planning and Reporting:

• Prepare annual and quarters action plan and implement it as planned with close consultation with the Field Office Manager. 
• Provide follow-up and technical support for schools and woreda education offices
• Support schools to prepare annual plan and reports  
• Produce and compile quality regular periodic reports and share to SCI Coordination and Management of Projects Implementation
• Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to teachers, the community, and children in line with Save the Children principles, values, and strategic plan
• Ensure that the project is implemented in line with Save the Children and donor compliance procedures.
• Identify gaps and provide technical and capacity-building support and training for teachers, PTA members, cluster supervisors,  and WEO.
• In close collaboration with the Programme Coordinator (at Field Office level) , WEO, and other government stakeholders, facilitate on-time implementation of the project activities based on the action plan and ensure implementation quality
• Ensure active participation of children and other stakeholders in the project activities implementation
• Attend Education Cluster and coordination meetings representing the organization.
• Strengthen team spirit and teamwork within and outside of Save SCI staff

Supervision and Monitoring 

• In collaboration with the Programme Coordinator and government stakeholders, maintain strong supervision and monitoring system to measure achievement and progress toward the project objectives and expected outcomes and impacts
• Conduct monitoring and supervision of the planned project activities  implementation and provide technical support to WEO and intervention schools  to improve activities implementation quality
• Strengthen participatory and collaborative supervision and monitoring system including active participation of children
• Ensure that the required appropriate technical support is provided for directors, teachers, supervisors, and students on time and strengthen team spirit and collaborative work 

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BA degree in Education.
• A minimum of three years experience in related project
• Fluency in English/ verbal  and written
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
• Knowing the local language and the norm is mandatory

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en