Major Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and implement project activities according to the project proposal, country specific Results Framework and work plan.
Carry out regular monitoring of project activities, report on any irregularities/obstacles which may hamper effective implementation of the project, and make recommendations for changes when necessary.
Promote the use of appropriate strategies for addressing the needs of the target vulnerable groups of children in the target area with special focus on inclusive education.
Provide support to other technical officers that carry out related activities, and appropriate support and mentorship to the Community Mobilizer, members of the project team and key stakeholders.
Plan for the training of selected teachers on general Inclusive Education and specialised areas and facilitate awareness creation for the members of community and other stakeholders in the target area.
Give support and participate in the baseline survey.
Document and share with the relevant stakeholders best practices, lessons learned, photos, testimonies, case study stories etc.
Manage project funds and resources as per the established project budgets.
Provide periodic internal and external progress and financial reports in line with established procedures and using agreed format.
Coordinate the process of procurement of project materials.
Establish and maintain excellent relationships and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders including representation in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, Social Sciences or other related fields.
At least two years’ work experience with Development Project/Pogramme Management preferably in the area of Inclusive Education/Special Needs Education in an international NGO. Essential Requirements
Basic Computer skills, MS word, MS Excel, MS Power-point, Ms Outlook, Internet and email with excellent typing skill.
Basic knowledge of financial management (budget control, book keeping, banking transactions etc.)
Strong English oral and writing skills; experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals and reports.
Good skills in training teachers on Inclusive Education/Special Needs Education including Educational Assessment
Good skills in Project Cycle Management (planning, organization, implementation, financial management,
monitoring and reporting)
Good pedagogical skills for children facing barriers to learning and participation including those with disabilities and other vulnerable groups
Must have a valid Driver’s license Behavioural Competencies
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and partners at all levels
Self-disciplined, proactive, high level of integrity, honest, reliable, approachable, dependable, and ability to operate independently regardless of structures without supervision
Good skills and knowledge in organizing and conducting meetings with stakeholders, taking minutes and producing reports.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors
Works with minimum supervision.
Ability to document best practices and lessons learnt from the project.
A committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Ability and willingness to travel to the field in a hardship environment.
