The position of Policy Officer Education falls under the Head of Development Cooperation.
The Policy Officer works in an education cluster that currently consists of 3 policy advisers.
Purpose/Mission:
Support for the primary education sub-sector constitutes an important component of the development cooperation activities of the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda.
Most of the activities are undertaken in partnership with other donors and sectoral stakeholders.
Qualification/Skills:
- A university degree, preferably at master level with an orientation in Development and Education
- In depth knowledge of teacher education and training
- Knowledge of curriculum and instructional materials processes
- Experience with teaching, learning and educational assessment processes
- Conversant with educational planning, implementation and monitoring
- Familiarity with management and data analysis
- Experience with project management
- Familiarity with Uganda government systems and Ugandan budgetary procedures, preferably in education, is essential
Principal Accountabilities:
- Work and art as a focal point within the education cluster,
- Participate in sector policy dialogue at national level and ensure harmonisation of Dutch development policy on education.
- Provide technical input on education matters.
- Originate, manage and evaluate project activities and track the budget support provided to the education sector.
- Monitor & evaluate sector performance, identify bottlenecks and suggest corrective actions within Education Development Partners (EDP) as well as within the Joint Budget Support Framework.
- Initiate and harness inter-sectoral dialogue with MoLC and MOPS and with Civil Society Organisations (CSO).
- Promote CSO as well as private sector participation in educational activities at all levels.
- Represent EKN at sector meetings on education.
The Policy Officer Education is more than just a project-manager but also acts as an advising consultant.
This person is committed to the cause of empowering Ugandans through the provision of quality education; is willing to go an extra mile to achieve his/her objectives; listens to other people's voices; is present without being intrusive; creates consensus without coercing; is knowledgeable and shares knowledge spontaneously; is compassionate and mindful of people's sensitivities.
If you can meet the above qualifications and experience, please send a one page application letter, CV and contacts of 3 professional references.
Quote the above reference number on the envelope.
The closing date for the position is the 26th February, 2010.
No e-mail communication will be entertained.
Canvassing, directly or indirectly will result in disqualification.
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