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Catholic Relief Services-Sudan program is seeking to recruit a qualified Sudanese national for the following vacant position


Title: Education Project Officer
Position based in: Juba
Reports to: Education Program Manager
Supervises Directly: None

The CRS/South Sudan Program Education Unit is responsible for the development and management of projects designed to increase the capacity of communities, civil society, and civil authorities to ensure equitable access to quality educational opportunities, particularly for girls. The program supports activities that enhance delivery of quality education through teacher training/mentoring and provision of materials, as well as improvement of the learning environment by supporting communities to rehabilitate or construct educational institutions. Issues of sustainability are addressed through capacity building interventions of community, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and county education office. The aim of the program is to establish local level capacity in management and continued sustenance of education in south Sudan. The activities are implemented in collaboration the Ministry of Education.

The Education Project Manager will facilitate the implementation of various education rehabilitation projects, liaising with the Peacebuilding, Water and Sanitation, Health and Agriculture programs as per CRS’ Strategic Program Plan.

The Education Project Officer will work very closely with key personnel within the structure of the partner organization in order to facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of activities funded by CRS and implemented by counterparts. Capacity building exercises for counterparts are an intrinsic component of all CRS partnerships.

Major Responsibilities:

Management
 Manage education project activities in coordination with the Education Unit
 Visit on-going projects for purposes of monitoring and evaluation as needed
 Monitor project finances to ensure funds are being used according to the approved budget and project objectives
 Ensure assigned project activities are implemented as proposed and are meeting targeted objectives
 Oversee correct financial reporting on projects finances and request for payments or advances as per agreements
 Track and document project performance
 Submit and discuss progress reports with the Education Program Manager
 Oversee the close-out of designated projects
 Prepare project progress reports

Development
 Coordinate and manage capacity building initiatives for project stakeholders and partners
 Conduct field surveys/assessments with counterparts to determine needs and for procurement of baseline data
 Provide regular individualized and group support to teachers in schemes of work preparation, lesson plans, lesson presentation and teaching methodology and facilitate the formation of peer support groups and maintain mentoring record of teachers.
 Observe lesson presentations and provide feedback and recommendations to teachers for improvement through interactive methods.
 In coordination with the Parent Teacher Association (PTAs), County Education Office and school administration, device strategies to promote girls’ education.
 In coordination with the Parent Teacher Association (PTAs), County Education Office and school administration, device strategies to maintain daily and weekly reports/registers of teachers and pupils attendance, absenteeism and extra-curricular activities etc.
 In coordination with the Parent Teacher Association (PTAs) and school administration, encourage the habit of maintaining records such as minutes of meetings, school assets, class register, pupils academic performance records, disciplinary records, visitors records, financial records, copies of staff documents etc.
 In coordination with the Parent Teacher Association (PTAs), County Education Office and school administration, support schools to maintain records of materials resources (text books, furniture and other scholastic materials). Review the appropriate use and safe storage of the resources.
 In coordination with the Parent Teacher Association (PTAs), County Education Office and school administration, support school to develop development plans and PTA activities.
 Train and mentor Parent Teacher Association (PTAs).
 Provide technical support to the County Education Office and school administration to enhance delivery of quality education.
 Ensure that issues of gender, equity and justice monitored during the project implementation.

Representation
 Participate in meetings with County administration officials, NGOs, Church partners and communities in the project location
 Organize regular meetings with local partners and stakeholders

Partner Relations
 Maintain positive working relationships with Government ministries, NGOs and project counterparts
 Assist with counterpart capacity building exercises
 Develop counterpart approach to accountability and reporting requirements through guidance and instruction

Other
 Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:
 A minimum of three years’ experience in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
 Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
 Experience working with communities at the grass root level
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and diplomatic skills
 Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
 Proficient in the use of MS Office programs
 Flexibility, resourcefulness and initiative required
 Knowledge and exposure to southern Sudan education sector strongly preferred
 Previous experience working in southern Sudan is highly desirable
 Knowledge of Arabic and other local languages desirable

This position is only open to Sudanese nationals.




Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV by mail to:

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services / South Sudan Program
Palica, Juba
Or by email to jobapps@crssudan.org

Deadline for receiving application is July 16, 2010.

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