Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE: 

In close collaboration and support from Education Coordinator, Education project Assistant will facilitate and Supervise all aspects of HF (Humantarian Support Fund) Education project implementation at county/State level : Suport distributionof education and other school materials , support teacher, PTA and other project related training  programmes , follow up and monitor activities to make evaluations and  suggest improvements to the  project . He is the link between  SCI, schools and government stakeholders at county, Payam and State level.

  SCOPE OF ROLE:

 

Reports to: Education Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post:: N/A

Direct:  N/A

Indirect: N/A

Budget Responsibilitie: N/A

 

Role Dimensions:

Internal: All Save the Children department colleagues in the state and field level.

External: All Education partners, stakeholders including PTAs, CEDs, Head Teachers, teachers, Children Clubs, Chief and Local Authorities in the field level.

           KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

The Education project Assisitant will be expected to:

Work closely with the Education Coordinator in planning , implementing and developing all aspects of the HF project.

Write/Compile and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly work plans and reports to the        Education Coordinator.

Regularly follow up schools, identify needs of trainings, plan trainings, implement and report on activities conducted.

Closely work with Education Coordinator  in reviewing the status of standard quality bench marks.

Mobilise communities to participate and support anticipatory actions on climate resilience initiatives in school.

Plan a joint monitoring visit to schools and facilitate feedback session and regular discussion forum with CED officials, Payam supervisors and School directors

Represent Save the Children in South Sudan in meetings, workshops and activities, particularly at county and Payam level.  As such, he/she should be well informed on Save the Children policies, practices and approaches.

Establish good relations with the local civil administration and community leaders, particularly the chiefs, sub-chiefs, women’s group, parents and children.

Work closely with the entire education team and other thematic areas in implementing and developing all aspects of the education project, with a focus on clarifying to the community the role and responsibilities of the LEAs, community/PTAs and Save the Children.

Work with communities to encourage enrolment of girls and suggest strategies to Save the Children to assist in planning, organizing and overseeing teacher-training programmes and ensure follow up, monitoring and evaluation is done to support the teachers.

Supervise and ensure timely and accurate delivery of material supplies to schools and ensure proper distribution plan and documentation is in place.

Lead workshops for PTAs/SMCs, children and others as designated related on the value of education and the links between child protection and education.

Ensure that all SCISS supported schools are visited on regular basis, data collected and documented.

Develop a monthly individual activity plan and support the Education team in developing similar activity plans for effective implementation of project activities.

  BEHAVIOURS

Accountability:holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

  QUALIFICATIONSDiploma/Bachelor in Education or any related field EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSQualified graduate teacher.

Previous experience in similar role

Experience in teaching –training and training of trainers.

Experience in teaching at primary school level and school principal.

Excellent Wriitten and spoken  in English.

Experience working with community.

Strong Representtation , advocacy and communication skills

Essential

Adaptability  and flexibility

Ability and willingness to be mobile

Computer Skills – word and Excell Equal Opportunities The responsibilities of this post reguire the holder to have one on one contact with children or young people hence one is expected to carry out the the responsibilities of the role in a way wich reflects Save the Children’s Commitment to Safeguarding children in accordance to the child protection policy. Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.