For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.
In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in Development and Emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 270 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential.
Save the Children Uganda Country Office is looking to recruit for the following position: Senior Officer, Education (1 position) – Yumbe
Job Purpose: The Senior Officer takes the lead in the implementation of the Project in Yumbe and is responsible for achieving program goals and objectives and for reporting on program implementation and outcomes. The job holder is also responsible for working with the partner and providing technical support to the partner staff. He/ she is responsible for monitoring project interventions and following up implementation of the accountability framework. In addition, the job holder is responsible for managing Education interventions and ensuring sustainability and functionality of all the structures. This position calls for a lot of flexibility and requires the person to work extra-long hours including weekends as activities may determine from time to time.
Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications;
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with INGO. Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and with international NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is desirable.
- Thorough understanding of child rights issues, national poverty alleviation strategies as well as current national and international trends into global poverty and development.
- Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.
- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Health, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection program delivery
- Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning capacity
- Commitment to Save the Children values.
- Ability to speak the local language.
Application information;
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors to [email protected]
Important to note:
- Candidates from the districts/communities listed above are encouraged to apply. More information on the open positions is available at SCI district/regional offices.
- Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.
Application closes on 05th May 2017 at midnight Uganda time.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Location: Yumbe, Uganda
Contract – Full-Time
Closing date: Friday 5 May 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
More Information
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