IRC Early Childhood Development Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
IRC Uganda looking for “Early Childhood Development Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before May 29, 2023.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Early Childhood Development Officer Jobs 2023
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on May 15, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Early Childhood Development Officer to be based in Lamwo, Uganda.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Early Childhood Development Officer |
| Location | Lamwo, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | May 29, 2023 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2023
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical implementation of project activities:
- Lead on daily and weekly basis, the implementation of set activities in line with the approved workplan.
- Lead the development of training materials in line with approved curriculum on Early Childhood Development (ECD).
- Support parents and caregivers (HH or group level) in providing caregiving and early learning to their children under between 3-6 years.
- Support the development of ECD improvement plans with ECD providers/caregivers [individuals] and volunteers.
- Support the provision of essential materials to the ECD centers and parent groups and ECD providers accordingly.
- Lead the training of caregivers (teachers) and parents/guardians at centre level on caregiving, child protection and early learning.
- Support the linkage of target clients (parents/guardians and caregivers) to ECD services.
- Support actions leading to the maintenance of the ECD Infrastructure so as to support a conducive learning environment for the children for better learning outcomes.
- Support the establishment of Centre based volunteers for safeguarding and other groups to support smooth implementation of the project
- Lead the trainings and support ECD Center Management Committees (CMC) to ensure they are functional and support the project implementation.
- Support actions and relevant activities of the Community ECD Groups.
- Organise and deliver trainings for the ECD Center Management Committees and other groups as indicated in the project document.
- Ensure that the ECD centres receipt appropriate support with learning and teaching materials and ensure these are appropriately utilized for the intended purposes.
- Organize and facilitate Caregiver Learning Circles (Community of Practice) and other learning opportunities for the Caregivers and headteachers.
Position in Organization:
- Requisition ID: req41883
- Job Title: Early Childhood Development Officer
- Sector: Education
- Employment Category: Regular
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Open to Expatriates: No
- Location: Lamwo, Uganda
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Education, social sciences, development studies or related field.
- Post graduate Diploma in Project planning and Management is desirable.
Work Experience:
- A Minimum 3 years of working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning-related functions.
- Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all of the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms
- Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word – with experience in writing reports
- Technical skills in setting up quality MEAL processes and creating logical frameworks and data analysis that leads to learning and action.
- Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry;
- Proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, Commcare, ODK as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA, or other similar software. Knowledge of PowerBi, and GIS software tools are additional assets.
- Demonstrated analytical, systematic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset
- Confirmed ability to lead, mentor, and empower a small to medium professional team.
- Self-motivated with good organization, and planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
- A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems
- Demonstratable ability to engage and build excellent working relationships with local partner organizations implementing the project is vital during project delivery
Language Skills:
- Fluency in English Language both written and spoken is required
- Ability to speak the local language is desired; Knowledge of other local languages (Arabic, etc.) is an added advantage.
How to Apply IRC Early Childhood Development Officer 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://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/41883?c=rescue
The Closing Date: May 29, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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