Education Field Officer

EDUCATION FIELD OFFICER – International NGO, Lusaka, Zambia

The Education Field Officer will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and evaluating (with minimum supervision) the education program requirements for a specified number of sponsored children within a given area of responsibility. He/she will also participate in program planning, ensures timely and full (100% of benefits and requirements) and effective implementation, administration, delivery and completion of program benefits.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Provide field inputs in identification of Educational issues impacting enrollment and performance of sponsored children in community, Private and Government Schools, and planning community engagements aimed at improving these within the Strategic plans guideline.
Work with community, private and government schools to monitor enrollment, attendance & promotion rates of sponsored children and youth through school visits
Work with targeted community and private school to monitor adherence to strategies aimed at improving the quality of teaching
Recommend possible partnerships with Schools that are promoting and providing Quality Education programs for the sponsored children/youth
Initiates and co-ordinates the implementation of quality Education Campaigns & Awareness Programs within the sponsored community in collaboration with the sponsored children, families, , schools and community leaders

Updates and discusses with the Education Program Coordinator and concerned staff issues and concerns in the Education Program
Prepare and submit quarterly reports and other reports required by the organisation on Education Program to Education Program Coordinator
Incorporate cross-cutting issues (Child protection; Gender, Child and Youth Development Centered) in program execution

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Experience: 2 years
Education Level: Diploma Level
Qualifications: Diploma or higher in Education or equivalent
Software: Computer literate and should be able to use word, excel and other Microsoft packages
Equipment: Job related
Knowledge Of: Working with Children and the community at Community Level (Field Work)
Skills To: Analytical, accuracy and particular attention to detail
Ability To: Work and establishing partnerships with schools

Personality: Self-starter and a team player
Other: Minimum two (2) years experience working in an International NGO preferably in a charity/developmental NGO will be an added advantage

ORGANISATION

Industry: International NGO
Culture: Well established
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 25 and 48 years of age

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Employment: Permanent