Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The position requires good communication skills, leadership, and the capacity to work with a team. Analytical thinking and the capacity to research innovative intervention methods, as well as creativity and flexibility are also expected.

Key Responsibilities
• General
• Coordinate and implement all the Education related activities in collaboration with the Project Director and in liaison with schools, government and education agencies.
• Responsible for carrying out the Needs Assessment for the education program and the preparation of the proposals and reports in collaboration with the Project Director
• Design and coordinate workshops/training activities for JRS education program.
• To monitor day-to-day activities of the education program to ensure the best practice is adhered to.
• Design and oversee the implementation of innovative & individualized training programs for teachers, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members and government education supervisors.
• Work closely with parents/stakeholders by designing and overseeing the implementation of capacity building programs that will help them easily supporting girls and children with disabilities in schools.
• Keep an inventory of materials and fixed assets procured and supplied to schools.
• Coordinate and share ideas and updates with the Psychosocial Coordinator for all the common practices and beneficiaries.
• Collaborate on Developing M&E framework for the program in collaboration with the Project Director.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and the Country Program Manager and his/her assistant in program proposals, budgets and reports, as requested. Supervise the work of incentive workers in the refugee camp.
• Developing M&E framework for the training programs.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably assigned and mutually agreed with the Logistics Office
• Staff Management & Planning
• The Education Program Coordinator supervises the work of the Assistant Education Coordinators, Tutors, and all the staff in the Department
• He/she plans for the staff needs of the Department
• Control the use of the resources in the Department
• Reporting
• Keep the Project Director informed on the activities of the project by providing relevant correspondence, reports and meeting minutes as well as making regular updates.
• Responsible for prompt submission of all Education department financial and narrative reports to the Project Accountant/Project Director.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, mid-year, and annual reports to the Project Director.
• Gather, complete and submit monthly means of verification to the Project Director.
• Collaborate with the Country Program Officer and its assistant on the quality of educational programs/activities.
• Networking
• Responsible for coordination and liaison between JRS and other agencies/local government/local communities/refugee community as regards to JRS’ Education program in conjunction with the Project Director
• Represent JRS at the stakeholders meetings as necessary e.g. Education Working Group Meetings.

Required Competencies
• Managing resources
• Ability to work and promote effective teamwork
• Leadership
• Working with Stakeholders
• Decision Making
• Empowering and building trust
• Strategic Planning and vision
• Pedagogical, Training and School Management Competences with Inclusive education background.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Education
• University degree in education with Special Needs/Inclusive Education or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Experience
• Experience (at least 3 years) working with NGO in education sector
• Experience in managing people/teams.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities.
• Language
• Fluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken) and excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of French and Kirundi will be advantaged.
• Technical Skills
• Strong analytical, reporting, strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills/experience.
• Strong pedagogical competences.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply for this job email your details to burunditanzania@jrs.net 

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