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Education Project Officer

August 3, 2020

POSITION TITLE:  Project Field Officer

LOCATION:             ACROSS Boma Field Office

REPORT TO:            Education Project Manager                         

CLOSING DATE:     18th August 2020

ACROSS is a faith based, interdenominational, non-governmental organisation and seeks to recruit a committed Christian, passionate about his/her work and willing to demonstrate his/her faith at the work place.

JOB OVERVEW

The Project Field Officer will play a key part in the implementation of the project. He will work alongside the Education Project Manager to deliver the project. The role will include working with peace committees, provision of support in ACROSS ALP/ECD supported schools/centres (including other primary schools), monitoring and documentation, training coordination and project implementation. The post requires working closely with community leaders, local government authorities and including civil society organizations (CSOs). The position is based in Boma.

DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES

a) Strategic and project development

  • Contribute to internal discussions on thematic issues particularly on peace building and conflict resolution
  • Contribute to further develop, and deepen understanding of peace building and conflict sensitivity thematic issues and approaches.

b) Project Implementation

  • Support the education project manager with general coordination;
  • Plan, support or participate in trainings and capacity building activities on peace and peace-building;
  • Be ready to be an enthusiastic advocate for all aspects of basic education and peace-building, particularly showing sensitivity to vulnerable and marginalized groups;
  • Support planning, development and implementation of the project;
  • Organize and facilitate dialogue meetings, workshops and forums with stakeholders  in efforts to prevent violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to peace, security and conflict resolution;
  • Responsible for accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives and results frameworks;
  • Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled project performance review meetings;
  • Facilitate the training of teachers;
  • Work with school authorities, local government and PTAs/SMCs to ensure that all children have access to education services;
  • Engage with communities to ensure that all children (especially girls) are enrolled and kept in school.

c) Monitoring, Documentation, Communications and reporting

  • Ensure that at all time the project target achievement is in line with the planned log frame;
  • Work with the project manager to design appropriate mobilization and sensitization messages for the target population;
  • Contribute in the development of project implementation tools including implementation manual, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), M&E Plans, Procurement Plans, Communication plan, weekly/monthly work plans as may be necessary;
  • Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders for appropriate action.
  • Ensure timely submission of timely project reports as per Donor requirements.
  • Conduct timely documentation of project progress through case studies, stories, photos, videos, among others.
  • Regular monitoring and evaluation of project implementation;
  • Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annually narrative and financial reports.
  • Implementation of an effective programme and project monitoring and evaluation system.
  • Compliance with the requirements of the ACROSS’s M&E System.

d) Coordination and Networking

  • Represent ACROSS at relevant functions as may be requested by the education project manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

a) Essential

  • Diploma or equivalent in social sciences or related area of studies.

b) Desirable

  • Training in education and/or peace-building or conflict related projects

EXPERIENCE

a) Essential

  • A minimum of 1 years’ relevant work experience in supporting community-based initiatives, preferably in education and/or peace-building / conflict prevention or related field.
  • An understanding of the education and peace-building and conflict prevention issues in Boma.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the local contexts and sensitivities.
  • Previous direct coordination skills.

b) Desirable

  • Previous direct experience of supporting implementation of education and/or peace-building related.

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic and local languages being spoken in Boma and its environments.
  • Good analytical skills and communication skills, written and oral;
  • Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks;
  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members;
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented;
  • Observation, active listening, and analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgments;
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and timelines in executing assigned responsibilities.
  • Actively promoting PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standard within and among beneficiaries served by ACROSS

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • A positive problem-solving approach;
  • Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills;
  • Good interpersonal communication and team-working skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure.
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