Under the Equity and
Quality in Education (EQE) project Plan International Uganda is working in
partnership with Educate a Child (EAC) and the Ministry of Education and Sports
(MoES) through the District Education Offices in Lira and Kamuli to support
60,000 OOSC enroll and stay in school over a four year peri
od. The project
focuses on girls, children with disabilities, children affected by conflict,
children living in extreme poverty and orphans. The project set targets for
both enrollment and completion of primary education for OVCs at risk of not
enrolling on time, at risk of dropping out and those who have already dropped
out and are wishing to reintegrate into school.
The purpose of this
position is to provide on ground coordination and day – to – day delivery of
the planned EQE project activities based on approved work plans by the
supervisor. She/he will support the project manager in planning,
implementation, partnership management and reporting of the project.
The successful
candidate will report to Project Manager – EQE with dotted line to Program Unit
Manager.
Specific Job
Responsibilities:
· Effectively
implementing programme activities to achieve project outcomes in line with
donor procedures and targets.
· Manage agreed
operation of the project on a day-to-day basis, including planning and
problem-solving tasks and escalation to the Project Manager of risks to
achieving project goals or deadlines.
· Contribute to the
implementation of action plans that will improve enrollment and retention of
OOSC.
· Provide
information to inform quarterly progress reports to the Donor.
· Support the
Project Manager in the implementation of other relevant tools for the
successful implementation of project plans.
· Responsible for
managing and coordinating the data collection, assist in data analysis and
report writing.
· Continuously
monitor and evaluate the project progress in terms of the status of the project
plan and regularly report to the Project Manager.
· Every month ensure
that the project progress log is completed in SAP.
· Ensure the project
plan is delivered against agreed timescales as directed by the Project Manager.
· Contribute to the
preparation and presentation of progress reports on the learning arising from
the project.
· Organise regular
district specific performance review meetings to assess progress but also to
agree on and communicate any changes in strategy with the key project
stakeholders.
· Ensure Plan’s
Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered to in project
implementation.
Skills and
qualifications
· Bachelor degree
(preferred) in Education, Gender studies, Social work, Law, Human Rights or
equivalent in experience.
· At least 3 years’
experience in coordinating school based/ education projects in Equity, Access
and Quality projects.
· Experience working
collaboratively with community organizations, schools, community agencies, and
District Government structures.
· Experience in
advocacy and civil society strengthening is preferred.
· Local Knowledge
and understanding of development education aims, methodologies of Kamuli
district.
· Fluent in English
and any of the languages commonly spoken in Kamuli district (Lusoga).
· Proven track
record in coordinating initiatives, networks or projects.
· Ability to ride
motorcycle.
· Proven track
record of at least three years working experience in participatory governance
· Excellent
organisational, analytical, and management skills.
· Excellent
facilitation skills including facilitation of children and youth.
· Skills in budget
monitoring.
· Excellent
interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
· Knowledge of and
experience with community and school scorecards would be an advantage.
Qualified candidates
should submit a letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae, including
their contacts, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of 3
references plus salary history to uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org,
not later than 28
August, 2015.
Qualified female
candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not
hear from us by 28
October, 2015.