To provide technical support to ChildFund staff, partners and communities in the appraisal, planning, design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of ChildFund supported education programs. This will ensure that all education related programs conform to the CSP guidelines and outcomes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
(MAIN DUTIES)
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in education and related field is required.
Post-graduate degree is preferred. Knowledge in teaching methodologies and Early Childhood Learning (ECE) programming is added advantage.
At least five years work experience in project design and evaluation, networking, formulation and development sector specific policy direction, resource mobilisation, documentation and replication of best practice, establishment and implementation of standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency in the sector, and coordination of capacity building at relevant levels is required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Program Management: plans, implements, monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs
• Crisis Management: analyses roots of crises and implements contingency measures in a timely manner
• Organization Development: maintains an awareness of changing organization issues and needs and adapts accordingly
• Training and Development: training needs analysis, training design and development interventions, implementation, evaluation

Skills

• Strategic Planning: establishes priorities and action plans based on the mission-vision
• Problem Solving & Judgment: adopts a systematic, rather than a reactive approach to problems
• Decision making: takes timely action after assessing urgency and potential impact of situations
• Communication Skills: listens, speaks and writes clearly and concisely
• Interpersonal skills: works well with people from diverse backgrounds
• Computer literacy: is familiar with Windows software and basic    hardware
• Proposal writing: drafts program plans or requests for grants
• Social Research: analysis and evaluation

Attitudes

• Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a methodical approach
• Organized: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail
• Self-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand
• Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships
• Adaptable: values different points-of-view; remains open-minded to change
• Service orientation: anticipates and responds to needs of internal and external clients; makes sure needs are met
• Learning Orientation: accepts mistakes and continuously seeks new     knowledge and skills.
• Teamwork: involves others in setting goals, solving problems and     making decisions