Vacancy Title: Early Childhood Education Technical Lead
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Admin & Office
Location: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
About John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI/WE), is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities. We provide an environment where passionate individuals can pursue this cause.
Job Summary
JSI/WE is seeking an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Technical Lead for the anticipated USAID’s Targeting the Learning Crisis (TLC) Activity in Uganda. The goal is to create sustained, measurable improvements in development outcomes in Basic Education through Targeted Instruction (TI) for foundational skills. This role focuses on the ECE component, ensuring quality delivery and smooth transitions from pre-primary to primary education.
Responsibilities
- Oversight: Lead and manage the ECE interventions of the TLC program.
- Collaboration: Work with government stakeholders and partners to strengthen systems and policies.
- Development: Identify challenges and opportunities to enhance access to high-quality ECE for marginalized groups.
- Planning: Design and review activities targeting learners and teachers, ensuring they are age-appropriate and inclusive.
- Evaluation: Support monitoring and evaluation processes, using data to improve the program.
- Capacity Building: Enhance the ability of staff and stakeholders to integrate gender equity and social inclusion into program design and implementation.
- Communication: Share lessons learned and best practices with staff and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, gender studies, youth development, social sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years in community engagement, technical assistance, and program management. USAID experience preferred.
- Skills: Experience with ECE programming for marginalized groups, understanding of barriers to pre-primary education in Uganda, and collaboration with the private sector.
- Interpersonal: Strong relationship-building skills with staff, donors, and government stakeholders.
- Communication: Proficient in English, both oral and written.
- Nationality: Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by clicking the link below:
Vacancy Title: Basic Education Technical Lead
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Admin & Office
Location: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
About John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI/WE), is committed to improving lives globally through enhanced health, education, and socioeconomic equity. We foster an environment where passionate individuals can drive this mission forward.
Job Summary
JSI/WE is seeking a Basic Education Technical Lead for the anticipated USAID’s Targeting the Learning Crisis Activity in Uganda. This role is crucial for providing oversight to all P1-P5 program interventions and ensuring effective collaboration with education stakeholders to improve basic education outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Oversight: Lead and manage all basic education interventions within the TLC program.
- Integration: Use evidence-based strategies for technical, operational, and MEL activities.
- Partnerships: Build effective relationships with the Ugandan Ministry of Education and other partners.
- Capacity Building: Enhance the capacity of staff and stakeholders to integrate gender equity and social inclusion into the program.
- Evaluation: Support MEL team in setting targets and analyzing data.
- Reporting: Develop project reports and documentation.
- Communication: Disseminate lessons learned among program staff and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, gender studies, youth development, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years in managing complex education projects. USAID experience preferred.
- Skills: Familiarity with the Ugandan primary education curriculum, gender analysis, and community engagement.
- Interpersonal: Strong relationship-building skills with staff, donors, and government stakeholders.
- Communication: Proficient in English, both oral and written.
- Nationality: Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by clicking the link below:
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