SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below one Position.
Position Title: Education Assistants (2 Positions)
Reporting To: Education Officers
Location: Baidoa (1 Position), Hudur ( 1 Position)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Education Assistant is an integral member of the Education can’t Wait -First Emergency Response (ECW-FER) project in South west state of Somalia and will be responsible for providing essential support and assisting in the implementation of education project activities in Baidoa and Hudur Districts. 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 Baidoa and Hudur District, in alignment with the objectives of the ECW_FER Project 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 COMPETENCES /QUALIFICATION
· Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field of study.
· Understanding of context and issues in Baidoa and Hudur District.
· Team-player and ability to work independently.
· Candidate must speak and understand fluently the Maay-Maay Dialect of the Somalia Language.
· 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.
Safeguarding Commitment
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 emphasize 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 understand his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe.
Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV, clear subject line and scanned copies of your academic and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to: this email [email protected]
Closing date is 20th May,2024.