Officer, Project at Child Fund International

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals to secure external funding for the Education projects and programs

Influencing and Advocacy

•  Work with CSOs at district level to advocate on education policy issues.
•  Identify opportunities to showcase ChildFund's work in the education sector at Districts events.
•  Share innovations and advocate for best practices generally with other staff as well as partner staff
•  Support Education campaigns with ChildFund and partners

Networking and Relationship building

• Identify, build and manage strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with National Government Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) representatives at the National and District levels; Local Government bodies (District Councils); INGOs and Implementing partners
• Facilitate linkages with project communities, community education and protection structures and other community groups.
• Represent ChildFund at inter-agency collaboration meetings and promote the objectives of the Education Programme at district, regional and national level.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Development studies or Social Work.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Education or Project Management is highly desirable.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and monitoring (essential)
• Experience in working with NGOs and management of Education projects
• Strong analytical, o rganizational skills and conceptual skills with the ability to think and plan strategically
• Experience working at community level and in quality improvement projects in education, such as teacher training strategies, training school governing bodies and district education offices curriculum reforms, etc.
• Strong training facilitation, coordination and networking skills
• Very good report writing skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with computers (Word, Excel and Power Point programmes)
• Understanding of a right- based approach in education development programming
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Ability to ride motorbike and in possession of a valid rider's license