Project Facilitator–Equity and Quality in Education (EQE) NGO Jobs - Plan International ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: Plan

International

Reports to: Project

Manager – EQE

Founded 75

years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s

development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across

Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of

children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children

realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and

dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental

affiliations.

Plan

International is implementing the Equity and Quality in Education (EQE) Project

which is a partnership with Educate a Child (EAC) and the Ministry of Education

and Sports (MoES) through the District Education Offices in Lira and Kamuli to

support 60,000 OOSC enroll and stay in school over a four year period. The

project focuses on girls, children with disabilities, children affected by

conflict, children living in extreme poverty and orphans. The project set

targets for both enrollment and completion of primary education for OVCs at

risk of not enrolling on time, at risk of dropping out and those who have

already dropped out and are wishing to reintegrate into school.

Job Summary: The Project

Facilitator will support the Plan International through the provision of on

ground coordination and day-to-day delivery of the planned EQE project

activities based on approved work plans by the supervisor. The incumbent will also

support the project manager in planning, implementation, partnership management

and reporting of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The incumbent will effectively manage the

implementation of programme activities to achieve project outcomes in line with

donor procedures and targets.

·        
Manage agreed operation of the project on a

day-to-day basis, including planning and problem-solving tasks and escalation

to the Project Manager of risks to achieving project goals or deadlines.

·        
Actively contribute to the implementation of action

plans that will improve enrollment and retention of OOSC.

·        
Provide timely information to inform quarterly

progress reports to the Donor.

·        
Assist the Project Manager in the implementation of

other relevant tools for the successful implementation of project plans.

·        
Responsible for managing and coordinating the data

collection, assist in data analysis and report writing.

·        
Continuously monitor and evaluate the project

progress in terms of the status of the project plan and regularly report to the

Project Manager.

·        
Every month, the Project Facilitator will ensure

that the project progress log is completed in SAP.

·        
Ensure the project plan is delivered against agreed

timescales as directed by the Project Manager.

·        
Contribute to the preparation and presentation of

progress reports on the learning arising from the project.

·        
Organise regular district specific performance

review meetings to assess progress but also to agree on and communicate any

changes in strategy with the key project stakeholders.

·        
Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines

are adhered to in project implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The Plan International Project Facilitator–Equity

and Quality in Education (EQE) should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in

Education, Gender studies, Social work, Law, Human Rights or equivalent in

experience.

·        
A minimum of three years’ experience in coordinating

school based/ education projects in Equity, Access and Quality projects.

·        
Past experience working collaboratively with

community organizations, schools, community agencies, and District Government

structures.

·        
Prior exposure and experience in advocacy and civil

society strengthening is preferred.

·        
Local Knowledge and understanding of development

education aims, methodologies of Kamuli district.

·        
Excellent track record in coordinating initiatives,

networks or projects.

·        
Excellent track record of at least three years

working experience in participatory governance

·        
Excellent organisational, analytical, and management

skills.

·        
Excellent facilitation skills including facilitation

of children and youth.

·        
Exceptional skills in budget monitoring.

·        
Excellent interpersonal, and communication (verbal

and written) skills.

·        
Working knowledge of and experience with community

and school scorecards would be an advantage.

·        
Ability to ride motorcycle.

·        
Fluent in English and any of the languages commonly

spoken in Kamuli district (Lusoga).

All suitably

qualified candidates should send their letters of application, together with

updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names

and contact details of three references plus salary history and send to:

The Country

Human Resources Manager,

Email to:

uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.

NB: As a child

centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are

kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a Child

Protection Policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates

will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have

ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Deadline: 28th August, 2015

Please consider

your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 28^th

October, 2015