Job Description

• The Population Council seeks applications from experienced, active and self-motivated Project Officers for Education with experience in the education sector in Ethiopia, and special expertise in alternative basic education (ABE)/non-formal education. The Project Officers will support the implementation of non-formal education for marginalized urban girls funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The officer is sought to be based in Adama City.   Support regional education initiative on a girls’ education, supporting marginalized urban girls, including rural-urban migrants, child domestic workers and girls with disabilities.
• Closely collaborate with Regional Bureaus of Education in Oromia and Adama, ensuring that delivery of alternative basic education is high quality, relevant and results in significant increases in learning outcomes.
• Supervise and implement capacity building activities of community-based mentors, ensuring that they have the skills to effectively deliver ABE to marginalized girls.
• Under the direction of the Program Manager-Education, monitor the quality and intensity of ABE delivered through the program in three project cities and design remedial supportive strategies and activities where deemed necessary.
• Support design, modification or adaptation of training and learning materials to be used in training/refresher training of mentors. Implement regional-level mentor training related to ABE.
• Improve the participatory nature of teaching and learning activities, including creative and fun activities.
• Measure acquisition of literacy and numeracy at the regional level and ensure significant impact of educational activities.
• Support project partners to effectively provide ABE to participants with different disabilities.
• Support documentation of project experience, successes and challenges
• Support monitoring efforts related to acquisition of literacy and numeracy, monitoring trends in learning outcomes and experience of beneficiaries and mentors in the program.
• Carry out other similar activities assigned by supervisor; 

NOTE: These duties and responsibilities can be changed, adjusted or modified at any time by the job holder’s supervisors in the best interest of the organization.  

Job Requirements

BA or MA degree in Education or related field and a minimum of 4 years’ on-the-ground experience.

• Extensive teaching experience and experience in ABE and/or children with disabilities is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the education system in Ethiopia.
• Excellent Oromiffa, Amharic and English language skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with national and international colleagues.
• Research and M&E experience and expertise is preferred.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged 

How to Apply

 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS DECEMBER 8. 2020

Attaching your application cover Letter and CV written in English, and include three references including your previous employers. 

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