Save the Children Jobs in Uganda- Senior Officer Basic Education

 
Job Title: Senior Officer - Basic Education (01 position)
Duty Station : Western Region, Kasese

 Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for providing ongoing capacity support and coordination of the project partners with project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications:
• A minimum of a Degree in Humanities or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in Education is an added advantage
• At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with INGOs. Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of child rights issues, national poverty alleviation strategies as well as current national and international trends in to global poverty and development.
• Specific familiarity with child rights issues in the NGO world or work.
• Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills
• Strong documentation, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills

How to Apply:
Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org

Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 14th September 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 14th Sept 2012