Education Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Education Officer is responsible for planning, implementation & monitoring of education related activities in the respective area as per Project SiNDAO 2. To facilitate the delivery of project activities and to ensure the timely implementation of plans in the most effective, efficient, and professional manner. This will entail the direct support and management of the team and external consultant. More specifically, incumbent is expected to ensure quality & cost effectiveness of program through community mobilization and application of existing standards & policies.

The Officer will provide coordination internally with Programmes and other departments and externally with other humanitarian organisations, government departments, and communities where required. The Officer will be responsible for providing regular reports and updates and ensure monitoring and management of the budget of the project.

He/she will be the on-site representative of Save the Children in courtesy meetings/planning with key stakeholders and for barangay officials and the community at large.

1. The post holder is primarily responsible for community engagement and coordination in an assigned SCP geographical area.
2. The post holder oversees and provide technical support to CSO partners and ensure an integrated multi sectoral program of activities is established in each barangay of implementation.
3. The post holder will input into the area strategy, play a key role in assessments and ensure community engagement and coordination is cohesive across both the area and for all technical sectors.

The Project Officer represents Save the Children in communities and with stakeholders, e.g. community leaders, representatives from donors, government, and other agencies as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• With BS or Master’s Degree on Education or with experience in humanitarian and developmental work
• Organisation, management and negotiation skills
• LET board passer
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in humanitarian setting
• Prepared to work under pressure
• Honest and motivated
• Knowledge of case management
• Capable to provide case management training to para-social workers.
• Previous experience working with humanitarian organizations
• Able to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc)

Desirable

• At least 2 years previous experience managing people and implementing development programs with themes on Education in Emergencies, Child Protection in Conflict, Child Trafficking.
• able to work with minimum level of supervision
• good English speaking and writing