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Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post
holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young
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ROLE PURPOSE:
Work closely with local implementing partners, SC Child protection
staff, and members of the Education sector working Group, UNHCR and
other UN agencies, to strengthen technical quality of education
programme and ensure that the programme goals are achieved. The
Education currently aims to provide learning opportunities for out of
school Burundi refugee children and their parents in refugee camps in
north west The post holder will be required to provide overall
field-level technical leadership for the sector, and ensure that SC’s
vision and overall program goals related to the sector are met. He/She
is responsible for contributing to proposal development in line with SC
goals and strategic directions. He/She is responsible for providing
managerial, technical, and administrative support to partner staff
during the implementation of an integrated program. For purposes of
ensuring healthy collaboration between SC’s response and other actors in
refugee education/protection, the officer will actively participate in
education-related activities and meetings.
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SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Emergency Field Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: Zero. with dotted technical line to theEducation staff of Implementing partner organisation |
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Under the direct supervision of the Field Manager/Team Leader:
Programe development and Implementation
- With the support and guidance of FM, lead the implementation of Save
the Children’s education project activities within the refugee camps
through provision of non-formal education programs for out of school
children.
- Identify critical program gaps and vulnerabilities, and clarify
roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to effectively address
those gaps
- Ensure technical quality in the programme by building capacity of
partner staff and volunteer teachers through trainings, on content such
as pedagogical skills, psychosocial support & life skills.
- Provide guidance to partner staff on thematic standards and
approaches which reflect good practice in emergency education responses
to address SC Commitments for Children in Emergencies.
Human Resources
- Technical support, guidance and capacity building for the education project staff from Implementing Partner
Monitoring and Reporting
- Facilitate the use of appropriate and effective program monitoring
systems to enable assessment of both the emergency response process and
impact and to ensure delivery of results for children
- Liaise with Partner staff to prepare implementation reports, weekly,
monthly or other periodical reports for SCI and funding partners
- .Reporting on progress and documentation of best practices
Support in development of communication materials, case studies and advocacy initiatives.
Coordination and Networking
- Working closely with the Field Manager, develop partnerships to
leverage resources, ensure adequate coverage in the emergency response
and participate in joint assessments.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure holistic support provided to the learning spaces (eg WASH and SGBV actors)
- Represent SCI education programme in coordination forums including
Education Sector Working Group meetings , working closely to address
issues related to strategic planning, responsibilities of sector
partners, and joint advocacy.
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- University Degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field.
- Two year progressive experience in implementation of Alternative
Education programmes, refugee education, non-formal education, Life
skills or related field.
- Previous experience in working with teacher training programs,
vocational training programs or Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) is
desirable.
- Previous experience working in Early Childhood Care and Development
- Excellent Computing and data management skills.
- Ability to adapt and work effectively in remote areas, work in a challenging work environment.
- Ability to take personal responsibility for completing tasks to a high standard and to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- Fluency in English
- This is an emergency recruitment. Applicants may be interviewed
before the closing date and the selected candidate must be available to
commence duty immediately.
Desirable:
- Fluency in Kirundi
- Previous experience working in refugee settings
- Familiarity with the Burundi education system
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