Bantwana Initiative Eswatini (BANTWANA) is implementing an Early Childhood Care Development and Education (ECCDE) project – Read@Home Intervention – aimed at enhancing early literacy and numeracy skills among children aged 0-5 years. The project will be implemented in selected Tinkhundla and will target parents and caregivers and empowering them with the necessary tools and skills to foster their children’s early learning and development in the home environment.

BANTWANA is, therefore, seeking dynamic, proactive, and passionate individuals to serve as ECCDE Facilitators. The successful candidates will be based in the regions and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Read@Home project across selected communities.

This is a short-term, high-impact role that requires strong community engagement and the ability to drive change at the grassroots level and will run for 8 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Introduce the Read@Home project in targeted chiefdoms and schools, fostering active participation and collaboration with families and caregivers to promote early childhood development and education.
• Identify and recruit community volunteers, serving as the primary point of contact for enrolled families in the targeted communities.
• Provide training, ongoing support, and supervision to community volunteers on the Read@Home model, ensuring the effective rollout and sustainability of the project.
• Track project progress, document challenges and successes, and proactively address issues that arise during implementation.
• Conduct follow-up visits to participating households and schools to monitor progress and provide additional support as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of all project activities, documenting best practices and lessons learned for future scaling and replication.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse communities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Development, Education, Community Development, or related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in community engagement, development, or a similar role, with a strong preference for candidates with experience working with children and families.
• A minimum of 2 years of driving experience is an added advantage.