Entry Level Education Program Officer Job Opportunities – Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Job Title: Education Program Officer
Organization: KOICA Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is promoting amicable and cooperative relations and mutual exchange by rendering support to economic and social development of partner countries.
Job Summary: The Education Program Officer shall assist in implementation of education programs of KOICA and its partners, and play a key role in positioning KOICA intervention as evidence based. The officer shall also establish procedures or protocols for the operation and maintenance of the education programs and other administrative tasks assigned by the country director. Under the direction of the country director, the Officer will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, ensuring that the project maintains a strategic vision and that the project activities are implemented on time as planned.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the project on regular basis; reviewing the quarterly/half-annual/annual reports and will be responsible for the collection and analysis of important data in relation to project activities.
- The Officer will work closely with Government of Uganda ministries, International Organizations, NGOs, CSOs. Responsibilities &Duties Monitoring and evaluation of the education sector and make weekly reports to the country director.
- Tasked with the compilation and preliminary analysis of the program and field data received from the various programs being run by KOICA under the education sector as well as implementing partner organization/s.
- Provide support in the development of standard operating protocols/guidelines for education programs under KOICA and its partners.
- Provide technical backup and support partner organization/s to execute the projects under education program.
- Develop and support in implementation of evidence based data management practices.
- Ensure education program interventions/activities of KOICA programs are ethically sound and get necessary approval/coordinate with the relevant authorities.
- Support the World Friends Korea Volunteers in understanding their terms of reference on regards to dispatch to educational institutions.
- Other tasks and administrative works, as assigned by the county director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Education Social sciences, International development studies, Statistics, and/or relevant subjects.
- Proven ability to analyze and report on program performance and impact.
- Two to three years of relevant experience preferably in a similar position or in project planning, performance management, field survey in government, non-government organization or international organization.
- Experience on research and a publication, education needs assessment, data management, as well as analysis and production of Reports.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
- Good records maintenance skills.
- Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Program planning and implementation skills.
- Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Ability to manage and facilitate educational programs.
- Advanced writing and editorial skills.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
- Proven ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management demands.
- Impeccable level of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skill
- Previous experience working with donor agencies is preferable
- Willingness to travel to rural communities of KOICA program districts.
- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with limited supervision.
- Willingness to bring innovation, tackle challenges and produce deliverables within assigned timeline.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Luganda;
- Excellent oral and writing skills in the above languages, a must;
- Good computer skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, access & other applications of wide usage;
- Good experience and effective use of internet communication gadgets, a must.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send those updated CVs and Cover letters to koicauganda@gmail.com
Deadline: 15th April 2018
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