CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Programme Officer - Education will form part of Save the Children in Tanzania Mbozi Programme Team. The overall purpose of Programme Officer - Education position is to ensure effective project planning, coordinate implementation towards achievement of project objectives of the education pilot project “improving the quality of learning and learning outcomes”. S/he will be responsible for facilitating training, monitoring progress and reporting back to line manager(s), donor and various stakeholders. In general, s/he is expected of provision of sound technical leadership at local level.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Administratively to Mbozi Area Programme Manager, technically to Education Program Coordinator.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1.0 Project Implementation and Delivery
· Ensure that the project approaches, objectives, goals and activities are well understood and implemented accordingly in collaboration with teachers of the pilot schools, government authorities especially education department, teachers training colleges in the vicinity and other stakeholders.
· To identify teacher-specific training needs aimed at improving learning and teaching methods among teachers.
· Organize, coordinate and facilitate teacher-specific training programs aimed at improving teaching methods in line with Save the Children technical guidelines with district education officers, teachers training college. The training program will combine “traditional” teachers training interventions (lecture and some practicum) with newer approaches using technology, peer-to-peer learning, and coaching.
· To encourage and influence the development of new learning opportunities through formal and informal classes as well as individual tutoring and mentoring. Collaborate with teachers and education officers to ensure that peer mentoring and tutoring groups in primary schools are established and supported to strengthen learning of key subjects.
· To develop project activity budgets, work plans and review them regularly in consultation with supervisor to ensure effective implementation of proposed project activities.
2.0 Project Monitoring, Information sharing and Reporting
· In collaboration with PDQ department to ensure that there is sound project monitoring system, project data are systematically gathered in participatory manner and analyzed to generate useful information to track project progress as stipulated in the project M&E plan
· Facilitate establishment of closely monitoring each individual teacher throughout, including at Baseline and end-line, against the new national competency standards (using a variety of evidence, including portfolio, lesson observations, and interview reports).
· Completion of all reporting requirements in line with the set Monitoring and Evaluation framework, Save the Children and donor requirements.
· To strengthen communication, information sharing and collaboration with Local Government Agencies (LGA) at all levels to ensure ownership and sustainability of the project.
· Be responsible for gathering the learning from the education pilot project in Shinyanga, including ensuring documentation and dissemination of good practices within the project and across the organization.
3.0 Relationships, Networking and Collaboration
The nature of the position will require that harmonious and productive working relationships are developed and maintained with all stakeholders. Programme Officer - Education will ensure good working relationships are developed and maintained with relevant Government departments, schools, communities, children and other stakeholders and with relevant staff of primary and secondary schools and other NGO’s involved in Education.
· Actively promote effective formal and informal communication among all Save the Children staff members. Ensure coordination with other programme teams and support teams with the aim of achieving the programme and organizational objectives.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
· Influences teachers/key stakeholders in piloting new ways of identifying and applying ICT technology for learning & teaching.
· Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
· Holds the broader external team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities
Ambition:
· Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and take responsibility for their own personal development
· Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
· Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, managers, members and external partners and supporters
· Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
· Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
· Honest, encourages openness and transparency
· Commitment to Save the Children values
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent
· Computer and ICT literate.
· Understanding and commitment to principles of child rights and child protection.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Proven abilities in delivering results for education and development. Experience of working for NGOs
· Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and/or international NGO
· Experience working as a facilitator or teacher trainer.
· Experience in advocacy, lobbying and training around child rights, child protection, and child participation
· Experience in project monitoring and evaluation.
· Experience of living and working in Tanzania.
· Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s vision, mission and values including rights-based approaches
· Fluency in written and spoken English.
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