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EDC Pre-Service Development Officers Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

EDC Pre-Service Development Officers Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

EDC Uganda looking for “Pre-Service Development Officers”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before May 12, 2023.

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC Pre-Service Development Officers Jobs 2023

The EDC has published a job vacancy announcement on April 29, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Pre-Service Development Officers to be based in Gulu, Uganda.

Recruiter Education Development Center (EDC)
Position Pre-Service Development Officers
Location Gulu, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline May 12, 2023

EDC Job Vacancy 2023

Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

Under the technical oversight of the Pre-Service Advisor:

  • Support Core PTCs to implement assessments of Core PTC capacity to prepare teachers in EGR and SRGBV prevention and develop plans for improving Core PTC capacity in those areas.
  • Work with members of the Education Team and MoES/TETD/UNITE/KyU counterparts to ensure the alignment of EGR and prevention of SRGBV pre- and in-service training and professional development systems at the zonal level, including Grade 3 Primary Teacher Certificate programming, new Diploma in Primary Education (Inservice) and Bachelor of Primary Education (Preservice) degrees.
  • In collaboration with UNITE and TETD, the Core PTCs, NTCs and technical specialists, support the field testing and revision of EGR and SRGBV pre-service curriculum and materials and provide training on use of the materials.
  • Work closely with Core PTCs and NTCs to create action research networks and guide coaching of PTC faculty in EGR and SRGBV prevention through action research in demonstration schools.
  • As required under the new UNITE degree programs, support the use of distance education modalities for training and support of Core PTC faculty and students.
  • Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities provided by the USAID ICYD Activity.
  • Assist the ICYD M&E team in collecting and contextualizing results of relevant evaluations and operational research, synthesizing the results for internal and external audiences, and integrating the feedback into program planning and curriculum design.
  • Enhance Community Mobilization Assistants’ (CMAs) skills of EGR and SRGBV prevention.
  • Provide peer mentorship to Early Grade Reading Officers (EGROs) in EGR and SRGBV prevention.
  • Directly support the implementation of EGR and SRGBV prevention in a number of primary schools that are within the ICYD intervention districts where the PTCs are located.
  • Coordinate school activities with Preservice tutors and Coordinating Centre Tutors (CCTs).
  • Conduct these and other tasks as required in support of project goals.

Position in Organization:

  • Pre-Service Development Officers – Gulu, Uganda – ICYD Activity
  • Gulu, Uganda
  • Full-time

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 6 years of experience in early grade reading, SRGBV, or another pedagogically-oriented specialty.
  • A minimum of 5 to 6 years of progressively responsible technical experience in EGR and prevention of SRGBV teacher training or pre-service programs in both English and Local Language.
  • Experience in the development of curriculum, materials, and/or training for EGR and SRGBV prevention preferred.
  • Knowledge of key skills needed for teaching foundational literacy and of recent research on most effective teaching practices in EGR and SRGBV.
  • Experience in working with PTCs in Uganda required.
  • Experience in training team members and counterparts using best practices in adult education.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of IT systems and ability to support implementation of distance education modalities for training and support.
  • Knowledge of/experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Lëb Acoli, and Lëblaŋo is strongly preferred.

How to Apply EDC Pre-Service Development Officers Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/EducationDevelopmentCenter/743999903461972-pre-service-development-officers-gulu-uganda-icyd-activity?trid=1bd1cc93-a84d-4a30-8621-68d59ceaf1b9

The Closing Date: May 12, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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