Application Deadline: 03-04-2017
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the Position.
Contribute to achieving WVTs child wellbeing targets through planning,
design, monitoring and implementing education and literacy boost model
in line with National Office Strategy. He/she will be a technical
specialist and focal person on Education technical programing. The
Education team leader will have technical accountability to oversee
literacy boost interventions and also geographical accountability by
supervising and providing technical support to facilitators in a
specific Area Programs.
Major Responsibilities.
Projects/program Coordination and Support
Provide technical guidelines and support on education sector integrated programing approach to Area Programs.
Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education
programs and Literacy Boost in selected World Vision Tanzania Area
Programmes in accordance with project design and plans as agreed with
the Integrated Programmes Director.
Coordinate with the READ Team
and other Literacy Boost implementing partners to ensure the sharing of
knowledge, learning and resources related to programming.
Ensure
effective communication between the Literacy Boost programme, the READ
Team and other programs within World Vision Tanzania.
Coordinate Literacy Boost training as well as any relevant staff training and learning workshops when necessary.
Coordinate Literacy Boost learning activities, data collection, data
management, and data analysis according to guidance and agreements with
Integrated Programs Director.
Ensure that the Literacy Boost
programme projects are implemented in line with the READ Team
established standards and guidelines and adheres to World Vision
Tanzania education guidelines and the government education policies.
Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained
through partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Enhance
or contribute to project efficiency and effectiveness through
implementation follow-up activities with various implementing partners,
including monitoring inputs, local conditions and resources and
education project status.
Working with other relevant staff, analyze
collected data and information and prepare progress reports and assist
in identification of required supplies and equipment;
Ensure or
contribute to the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date
information required for effective Literacy Boost design,
implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender
disaggregation.
Draft accurate Literacy Boost budgets for review by the supervisor.
Contribute to or provide recommendation and other project
documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency and provide support for
consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation
of activities;
Compile or contribute to programme implementation
training, orientation and capacity building materials to promote
knowledge sharing with donors and partners;
Working with technical
specialists, developing additional content to programming components
like reading camp curriculum, parental awareness raising workshops and
teacher training resources.
Supporting APs to utilize a Programme
approach that implement through local structures. Eg working with the
MOEVT to deliver a high quality teacher training component; Work with
community groups like PTAs to facilitate community and parental
engagement for out-of-school literacy initiatives.
Work with GAM team to develop proposal and secure LB related funds.
Planning, reporting, monitoring and learning:
Monitor and evaluate the programme activities in line with the internal M&E plan.
Coordinating with M&E specialists to conduct literacy assessments that measure LBs impact.
Ensure timely and quality planning and reporting of activities to
Integrated Programmes Director, READ Team and donors in line with
internal requirements.
Collate and write required implementation
plans and reports from Literacy Boost Officer/Facilitator for timely
submission to relevant parties.
To maximize continuous learning,
ensure timely and quality documentation of LB activities, including
collection of case studies, documenting of lessons learned, best
practices and challenges in accordance with requirements agreed with
IPD.
Collaboration with other team members across to ensure synergies and consistency in our programming approaches.
3. Staff management
Provide direct technical support and daily management to Literacy Boost Officer(s)/facilitators.
Provide strategic direction to camp based teams in line with World Vision Education Technical Approach/Technical Program.
Coordinate with the Integrated Programme Director to provide timely and
effective responses to programme challenges reported by staff
Coordinate and lead regular meetings with IPs working in each camp.
Communications & Networking:
Establishing a knowledge management system that supports documentation & sharing of project learning’s and progress.
Developing communication products that document progress, impact, and enable enhancements to LB components.
Represent programming with national, local government, NGOs, communities and within WVT as appropriate.
Undertaking networking activities and fostering partnerships with key
education sector stakeholders to promote sustainable approaches for
improving learning outcomes in school and community systems/structure
Other duties as assigned and according to the demands of the programme.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Post graduate education training is an added advantage.
Relevant experience of at least 5 years in Education programming with reputable institution, national or international NGO.
Good understanding of education concepts and issues in development context
Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle management
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
Fluent in English and Swahili
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required
Ability to work with rural communities
Highly motivated to achieve quality results and service
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High integrity.
Partnering and engaging with stakeholders.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Report writing skills
Networking and influencing skills.
Highly reliable and dependable.
Passion for children.
Skills in Programming.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors.
Computer skills.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Few office work with frequent visits to the field.Purpose of the Position.
Contribute to achieving WVTs child wellbeing targets through planning,
design, monitoring and implementing education and literacy boost model
in line with National Office Strategy. He/she will be a technical
specialist and focal person on Education technical programing. The
Education team leader will have technical accountability to oversee
literacy boost interventions and also geographical accountability by
supervising and providing technical support to facilitators in a
specific Area Programs.
Major Responsibilities.
Projects/program Coordination and Support
Provide technical guidelines and support on education sector integrated programing approach to Area Programs.
Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education
programs and Literacy Boost in selected World Vision Tanzania Area
Programmes in accordance with project design and plans as agreed with
the Integrated Programmes Director.
Coordinate with the READ Team
and other Literacy Boost implementing partners to ensure the sharing of
knowledge, learning and resources related to programming.
Ensure
effective communication between the Literacy Boost programme, the READ
Team and other programs within World Vision Tanzania.
Coordinate Literacy Boost training as well as any relevant staff training and learning workshops when necessary.
Coordinate Literacy Boost learning activities, data collection, data
management, and data analysis according to guidance and agreements with
Integrated Programs Director.
Ensure that the Literacy Boost
programme projects are implemented in line with the READ Team
established standards and guidelines and adheres to World Vision
Tanzania education guidelines and the government education policies.
Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained
through partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Enhance
or contribute to project efficiency and effectiveness through
implementation follow-up activities with various implementing partners,
including monitoring inputs, local conditions and resources and
education project status.
Working with other relevant staff, analyze
collected data and information and prepare progress reports and assist
in identification of required supplies and equipment;
Ensure or
contribute to the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date
information required for effective Literacy Boost design,
implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender
disaggregation.
Draft accurate Literacy Boost budgets for review by the supervisor.
Contribute to or provide recommendation and other project
documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency and provide support for
consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation
of activities;
Compile or contribute to programme implementation
training, orientation and capacity building materials to promote
knowledge sharing with donors and partners;
Working with technical
specialists, developing additional content to programming components
like reading camp curriculum, parental awareness raising workshops and
teacher training resources.
Supporting APs to utilize a Programme
approach that implement through local structures. Eg working with the
MOEVT to deliver a high quality teacher training component; Work with
community groups like PTAs to facilitate community and parental
engagement for out-of-school literacy initiatives.
Work with GAM team to develop proposal and secure LB related funds.
Planning, reporting, monitoring and learning:
Monitor and evaluate the programme activities in line with the internal M&E plan.
Coordinating with M&E specialists to conduct literacy assessments that measure LBs impact.
Ensure timely and quality planning and reporting of activities to
Integrated Programmes Director, READ Team and donors in line with
internal requirements.
Collate and write required implementation
plans and reports from Literacy Boost Officer/Facilitator for timely
submission to relevant parties.
To maximize continuous learning,
ensure timely and quality documentation of LB activities, including
collection of case studies, documenting of lessons learned, best
practices and challenges in accordance with requirements agreed with
IPD.
Collaboration with other team members across to ensure synergies and consistency in our programming approaches.
3. Staff management
Provide direct technical support and daily management to Literacy Boost Officer(s)/facilitators.
Provide strategic direction to camp based teams in line with World Vision Education Technical Approach/Technical Program.
Coordinate with the Integrated Programme Director to provide timely and
effective responses to programme challenges reported by staff
Coordinate and lead regular meetings with IPs working in each camp.
Communications & Networking:
Establishing a knowledge management system that supports documentation & sharing of project learning’s and progress.
Developing communication products that document progress, impact, and enable enhancements to LB components.
Represent programming with national, local government, NGOs, communities and within WVT as appropriate.
Undertaking networking activities and fostering partnerships with key
education sector stakeholders to promote sustainable approaches for
improving learning outcomes in school and community systems/structure
Other duties as assigned and according to the demands of the programme.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Post graduate education training is an added advantage.
Relevant experience of at least 5 years in Education programming with reputable institution, national or international NGO.
Good understanding of education concepts and issues in development context
Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle management
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
Fluent in English and Swahili
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required
Ability to work with rural communities
Highly motivated to achieve quality results and service
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High integrity.
Partnering and engaging with stakeholders.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Report writing skills
Networking and influencing skills.
Highly reliable and dependable.
Passion for children.
Skills in Programming.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors.
Computer skills.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Few office work with frequent visits to the field.
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