Apply for job of Education Programme Officer at World Vision

Job Title: Program Officer Education

World Vision is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary: The Programme Officer Education will offer highly innovative professional support to enhance technical soundness and coherence of WVU Education programs and Projects with National Office strategy, World Vision education strategy, guidelines and standards as well as government of Uganda priorities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

In charge of developing a thorough analysis of the primary school education situation of the target beneficiary population through primary and secondary assessments
Actively support the design/development of concept notes or proposals for education interventions
Support in design and implementation of baseline, mid-term and final evaluations and ensure follow-up of recommendations to improve program quality
Develop guidelines, tools and approaches (models) for quality programming and monitor compliance
Identify technical capacity needs and organize capacity building activities for WVU staff and partners
Technically support periodic monitoring for quality assurance of education projects
Offer technical support to education centers of learning and excellence and Organize and facilitate education related learning events
Support action research, document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices as well as emerging issues in the implementation of WVU education programs
Work in liaison with DM&E team to develop and regularly update database on Education interventions
Develop case papers/policy briefs to drive WVU advocacy efforts on Education

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the World Vision career vacancy should hold a Graduate degree in Education, Social Sciences or other discipline relevant to livelihoods
Three or more years’ experience in managing Education programs with reputable national or international NGO
Good knowledge and understanding of education concepts and issues in development context
Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation
Working knowledge of data analysis software such as SPSS, Ms Excel
Demonstrated experience and skill in research, analysis and report writing
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to field sites
Willingness to stay upcountry
All applicants must be mature and committed Christians who possess the ability to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and are also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities

NB: Please note that the job is open to Ugandan Nationals Only.

How to Apply for the job:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.”

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NB: Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 22^nd November, 2014.