SOS Children’s Villages invite applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below position.
Position title : Education Assistant
Reporting to : EIE Project Coordinator
Location : Burhakaba
Job summary:
The Education Assistant is an integral member of the ECHO Education in Emergency (EIE) project team, responsible for providing essential support and assisting in the implementation of education project activities in Burhakaba District. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that children affected by displacement are enrolled in nearby public schools or Temporary Learning Spaces supported by SOS Children's Village.
The Education Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring that displaced children have access to quality education and support during times of crisis. By facilitating enrollment, coordinating resources, and engaging the community, the Education Assistant contributes to creating a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for displaced children in Burhakaba District, in alignment with the objectives of the ECHO EIE team and SOS Children's Village.
Job Responsibilities:
Main duties and Responsibilities:
· Support MEAL activities, including baseline, midline, and end line assessments, and contribute to reporting on the findings.
Job competencies:
Essential
· Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field of study.
· Understanding of context and issues in Burhakaba District.
· Team-player and ability to work independently.
· Experience working in education projects or with displaced populations is desirable.
· Knowledge of educational systems, enrollment processes, and child protection principles.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with children, families, and community members.
· Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
· Organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
· Proficiency in computer applications and technology for data management and reporting.
· Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Demonstrate a strong facilitation skill, knowledge and understanding on adult training approaches and methodologies and able to adapt different training models.
· Ability to ensure strong community engagement as well as school-based management team and sustain professional working relationship.
· Experience in building partnerships and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
· Proven interest in learning and capacity development, of self and others. Proficiency in computer (MS Word, internet, office, excel, power point)
· Understanding local contexts and dialogues is additional value.
Child Safeguarding Policy:
SOS Children’s Villages Somalia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes. SOS Children’s Villages organization is committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, is expected that every individual who joins with SOS Children’s Villages Somalia understands his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe
Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV and scanned copies of your academic and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to: this email [email protected] Indicating with the subject line of the position.
Closing date is. 20th May 2024
Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is updated annually in the course of performance appraisal. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities and involvement in processes.