Field Education Coordinator International NGO Jobs – Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Job Title: Field Education Coordinator
Organisation: Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
About FCA:
Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfill their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
Job Summary: The Field Education Coordinator will support the implementation of the project in Yumbe. The Field Education Coordinator will be responsible to carry out field activities, monitoring , the progress of the projects activities and will be the key focal point for the project in Yumbe District. The role will have direct interaction with teachers, school management committees, Teachers colleges, head teachers of selected schools, community groups, and other stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the design of community mobilization plan and teacher professional development plan
- Coordinate all community mobilization activities to improve district and community support tor access to quality education
- Apply school improvement plans, RTRR and VACIS guidelines to improve management of schools, curriculum delivery, lite skills education and safety of children
- Lead professional development activities for teachers and instructional coaches:
- Mobile~ Mentoring in class instructional support for teachers, teacher training
- Monitor all project activities and gather data on project activities, outputs, and outcomes
- Contact person for the quality Education Project in the district
- Keeping regular contact and coordinating activities with other education stakeholders _
- Keeping records of the all financial transactions and reporting them to the project coordinator on a monthly basis
- Develop detailed project reports to ensure accountability and transparency to project partners and other stakeholders
- Strengthen capacity of schools and communities to improve quality, enrichened, attendance, teaming outcomes and protection for Most Vulnerable Children
- To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the FCA Code of Conduct.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Finn Church Aid (FCA) Field Education Coordinator job should hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, educational administration, Teacher education or a related field and working experience in remote communities
- At least five years’ experience supporting professional development of Ugandan teachers; including experience in teacher training programs
- Previous experience in educational program administration work‘
- Administration/supervision of special education programs, school safety programs. (Experience in continuous professional development)
- Experienced Primary education with deep knowledge of Uganda’s Education system and Ugandan curriculum; will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, capacity to engage community and all levels of education stakeholders to promote right to and access to quality education
- Motor cycle driving permit is a MUST
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed application letter and resume to: recruitment_ugaco@kua.fi stating the vacancy job title in the subject line. Alternatively, “applications can be hand delivered at FCA Kampala office using the address below. Ensure to indicate the job applied tor on the left hand comer of the envelope. Please do not attach academic papers it you send by email.
Address to:
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Plot 1495, Roche Close – Muyenga, Off Tank Hill Road
P.O Box 21826, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 18th January 2019
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