Education Specialist, Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative vacancy at IREX,in Uganda,

Post:Education Specialist, Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, Uganda
Organization:IREX
General Information
Location:KAmpala, Uganda
Division: Education Programs DivisionReports To: Project DirectorDate Posted:
Position Summary
IREX is currently seeking an Education Specialist for a Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Uganda. The program aims to address exploitative child labor among youth (15-18) by helping them to develop marketable skills to secure employment, and by supporting their engagement as leaders in their local communities.

This position is contingent on funding.

Eligibility: Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply

Duties & Responsibilities

•     Assist the COP in overseeing all components of the program and day-to-day operations of the program
•     Provide technical expertise in Uganda's education sector
•     Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions
•     Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and key stakeholders
•     Assist in financial and administrative functions, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities, and management of program staff
•     Represent IREX and support its organizational development

Qualifications

•     Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position responsible for developing education interventions and the technical aspects related to the Applicant's proposed strategy, including student assessment, teacher training, educational materials/curriculum development, educational management, and educational monitoring and information systems, as applicable.
•     Experience in managing projects to address issues related to primary and secondary education.
•     Understanding of special educational needs of children removed from child labor when they enter/return to school or are provided with alternative education services.
•     Experience working with vulnerable children and their households, preferably in Kenya and/or Uganda.
•     Experience working successfully with Ministries of Education and other government agencies, networks of educators, employers' organizations, and trade unions or comparable entities.
•     Outstanding English communication skills, both written and oral

Closing Date: Friday, 30 August 2013
How to pply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1376862378154