Education Project Officer _Safe Back to School At Save the Children

Education Project Officer _Safe Back to School National Contract (Bor Field Office):

The Education Project Officer will be responsible for leading in timely and successful implementation of the Safe Back to School (SB2S) project which seek to accelerate progress in returning children safely back into school. He/she will ensure that the project is fulfilling objectives and targets in the areas of teacher empowerment, re-enrolment and retention of children in school, school and community based awareness campaigns, WASH activities in schools and communities and advocacy initiatives at State and National level.

He/She will be working in close collaboration with the Education Coordinator, State Ministry of Education, community mobilizers, teachers, learners (especially girls) and communities in delivering the target deliverables of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree in the field of Education, Program/Project Management or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in the field of Education, Child Rights and Child Participation issues and ability to work with community leadership
• Demonstrable experience in project management.
• Computer literate particularly in Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and other vernacular languages of South Sudan mainly Dinka, Bari, etc.

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role in an NGO environment working in child centered development programs.
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills, flair for report writing, excellent public relations and ability to network.

Contract Duration: Three (03) Months

Location: South Sudan, Bor Field Office.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.