Job Announcement : Education Officer, UNICEF Funded Project, Fashoda County, World Vision South Sudan

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

World Vision is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Education Project Officer, (Man or Woman) for its UNICEF Education Project, based in Fashoda, South Sudan

Purpose of the Position:

Ensure the Education in Emergency(EiE) Project implemented according to national guidelines to meet the objectives of the Project
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure that the education projects are implemented according to national guidelines, and program objectives; Prepare and manage a work plan to ensure that the project is well supported;

  • Maintain adequate supply of Education materials. Coordinate with UNICEF and Supply Chain and to ensure that education supplies are procured/delivered in a timely manner;

  • Coordinate with GIK for acquisition of education supplies by identifying and compiling needs, support preparation of distribution plans and preparation of post distribution reports;

  • Follow up with education Project Managers and field coordinators to ensure that reporting is accurately updated. Ensure that weekly and monthly updates are promptly submitted to the cluster, communications and M&E;

  • Identify staff capacity gaps and source for appropriate facilitators to train and mentors staff for performance;

  • Conduct regular support supervisory visits to projects to ensure quality of education projects and support identification and documentation of quality success stories;

  • Participate in rapid assessments to provide an overview of the situation on the ground in order to estimate the immediate needs of the population within the area of operations and select the most appropriate intervention strategy;

  • Participate in rapid assessments to provide an overview of the situation on the ground in order to estimate the immediate needs of the population within the area of operations and select the most appropriate intervention strategy;

  • Whenever necessary, provide surge capacity to field teams with directly implementation of critical projects;

  • Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using WVSS and donor formats, as required; including the cluster weekly updates and monthly reports;

  • Maintain effective working relationships with GOSS Education department, WV Education team, other NGOs, community-based organizations coordination;

  • Participate in cluster meetings and the development of proposals and concept notes in coordination with the Resource Acquisition Team and Support Offices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant subject.
  • Professional technical experience, including 3 years implementing education in emergency programs in South Sudan.
  • Demonstrated experience in capacity building, project design and budget management
  • Strong understanding of South Sudan operational context
  • Experience in working with and coordinating with the GOSS and other stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills
  • Fluency in English and Arabic, with strong English writing skills.
  • Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transition.
    N.B: This position is open to South Sudanese Nationals Only.

N.B: The incumbent of this position will be a Relocatable Staff.

N.B: The position is subject to funding approval by the Donor.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
World Vision South Sudan, National Office, Plot 117 Hai Matar, Off Airport, Road.
Your application should include:

  • A cover letter addressed to the People & Culture Director.
  • A comprehensive CV
    The closing date for applications is May, 20th, 2016.
    Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The candidate finally selected should comply with the child protection policy applied in the Organization.