JOB AT Save the Children : Early Childhood Development(ECD) Officer : ( Deadline : 28 April 2019 )
ECD Officer
ECD Officer will be in charge of leading the design of the pre-primary teacher training plan for School Readiness in Rwanda, to sensitize key stakeholders at District or sector/Cell levels about early learning and the Emergent Literacy and Math Initiative. Under the guidance of the SC Rwanda accountability focal person, he/she will support established accountability and complaints handling mechanisms and he/she will sensitize key stakeholders at District, sector and cell levels in advancing school readiness in Rwanda.
The overall role of the ECD Officer is to implement and monitor the Advancing School Readiness in Rwanda project in Ngororero District.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
University degree in education, Communication or social sciences;
Experience working with NGOs;
Good knowledge of principles and practice of Early Childhood Development, experience working in the ECD field preferred;
Ability to develop constructive relationships with a wide range of partners, including children, communities and local authorities;
Proven ability to deliver projects in line with proposals, budgets and timelines;
Experience of facilitating participatory planning and monitoring;
Strong analytical skills and creativity;
Ability to self-manage and to work effectively with very limited supervision (willingness to work alone in a Sector without office back up support);
Willingness to be self-sufficient with regard to transport;
Ability to communicate effectively in Kinyarwanda and English: Orally and in writing
Possession of a motorcycle license is added advantage ;
Ability to communicate effectively in French: orally and in writing;
Previous experience/exposure to emergent literacy and math concepts and practices;
Contract length: Open Ended
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued
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.
ANTI-HARASSMENT
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.
SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.
Application Information:
Interested candidates should submit one file, renamed in their personal names, made of an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae as a single document in English to: https://rwanda.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/478
A deadline for receiving applications is April 28th, 2019.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*
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