Project Assistant - Education - 3 Positions

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Job Description:

Reports to: Project Officer - Education

Role definition: To ensure effectiveness of Strengthening Transferable Skills, Resilience and Inclusive Development in Education and TVET) in the Districts of Moroto, Napak, Abim, Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido and Nabilatouk.

Key Result Areas:

Project planning and implementation 

• Plan and coordinate all sub county and district based project activities in consultation with the PO, the CCT , Tutor and the DEO
• Plan and implement school based project activities.
• Develop activity concepts in line with the detailed annual operation plan, the budget and TP log frame
• Organize meetings and workshops for teachers and field facilitators to implement education project activities and models
• Track and manage activity budgets and ensure timely and cost effective project implementation.
• Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports
• Participant in project management meetings and reflection forums
• Support and participate in district education Advocacy initiatives
• In liaison with the CCT and the DEO, conduct a capacity needs assessment for teachers and literacy volunteer
• Develop a capacity building plan for teachers and volunteers
• Mobilization of and conducting trainings to build capacities on supporting enrolment, retention and completion 
• Provide mentoring and coaching to teachers through support supervision visits

• Build Local Level Peer mentoring mechanism for teachers, School management committees and literacy volunteers
• Identify technical experts to train district and community groups
• Identify and build linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the Sub County and District level
• Support development of school improvement plans and monitor their implementation
• Participation in sub county coordination meetings to influence decisions on education
• Organize periodic partner and stakeholder monitoring visits
• Organize teachers and literacy volunteers’ fora to promote learning
• Participate and represent WVU in key technical working forums at the sub county and the district
• Conduct support supervision and mentoring sessions for teachers
•   Facilitate formation of children network/peer networks at school and sub county level
•  Support schools to have classroom print rich materials,

Technical support and training

• Develop a district capacity building plan and mobilize participants for capacity building.
• Mobilization of and conducting trainings to build capacities on supporting enrolment, retention and completion of children in UP-SHIFT,TVET and all the schools target
• Provide mentoring and coaching to teachers and district staff to build local capacity for understanding and connecting with community linkages.
• Identify technical experts to train district and community groups• Liaise with the Project Manager for technical support on capacity building and benefit following the partnership standards.
• Support the collection, documentation, & Reporting of children’s impact and success stories.
• Facilitate establishment of child development and participation

Partnership and networking

• Identify and build linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the District level.
• Mobilization of teachers and parents for project activities.
• Participate and represent WVU in key technical working forums at district and in the settlement.
• Point of contact for consultation on issues to do with project education programming in the district/settlement.
• Conduct advocacy campaigns for education in general

Strengthening the Field Operating Model through Community Volunteer Associations

• Support the formation, mentoring, and functionality of the Community Volunteers Associations for implementation & Monitoring of transferable skills deliverables and planned activities.
• Building capacities of the Community Volunteers, youths, and Children committees to Strengthen transferable skills in the targeted districts.
• Facilitate and mentor PTAS/SMCs and BOGs to support transferable skills activity implementation and monitor the well-being of children’s wellbeing.

Documentation and Reporting

• Conduct community mapping and peer group mapping in preparation for project activities
• Effectively document all information related to Education in Emergencies in schools
• Responsible for documenting individual children’s vulnerabilities and indicators related to development of children
• Document good practices and project success stories and share them

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• A Minimum of a Bachelors Degree of Education with bias of primary discipline.
• A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Education management and working with different UN agencies.
• A Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community work and engagement with Sponsorship agencies.
• Must be Computer literate.
• Writing and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s)
• Passion for children.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Networking and influencing skills.
• Partnership and Collaboration Skills  
• Child Protection skills
• Pedagogical knowledge and skills.
• Must be a committed Christian and an active member of the Church.
• Must be able to RIDE with a Valid Riding License attached to this application.
• School management and /or mentorship of teachers.
• Experience working with communities and teachers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a  diverse team.

Advert start date: 22nd September, 2026.

Advert end date: 28th September, 2026.

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