Education Officer

Location: Harare

Reports to Programs Manager

A registered PVO is seeking to fill this vacancy for its OVC Program funded by USAID under PEPFAR.

Job Summary: 

The Education officer provides technical input into the implementation of the schooled domain activities. She/he will work closely with the CRS technical leads: Education Advisor, MEAL, Case management and Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) on a range of education-focused activities. The key duties of the education officer include;

Job Responsibilities:   

· Closely collaborate with all concerned stakeholders to ensure that program goals are achieved and sustained.

· Ensures that OVC attend school regularly, retained in school, and progress to the next level.

· Ensures close supervision and supports achievement of all the education indicators.

· Collects data from schools using the retention tracker once per term, attendance tracker once every month and progression tracker once every year.

· Collects data from MoPSE on Schools (both Primary and Secondary) in a District. 

· Shares monthly updates on implemented activities for the month using the 5Ws template.

· Actively participates in education related activities and meetings and seek active collaboration with other players working in the education sector within the district.

· Ensures close supervision and support to field-based education activities such as homework clubs.

· Participates in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final reports based on project targets and results

· Always maintains strict confidentiality regarding information and data of clients.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

· Diploma in Education. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.

· Five to seven years of field experience in Education, especially within Zimbabwe

· In depth knowledge in the field of education, health, development and related fields preferred.

· Experience working with schools and communities to support educational outcomes for children and adolescents.

· Knowledge and understanding, as well as experience with PEFPAR and/or USAID funded projects desired

Personal Skills

· Good analytical skills and ability to support a cross section of community cadres.

· Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming.

· Ability to work under pressure, balance competing demands to achieve agreed-upon results.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Application Instructions:

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution towards Humanity and building a better world and match the profile outlined, submit your application and CV on recruitment.hre2020@gmail. By 22 October 2020 @ 1300hrs. Candidates aspiring for this position should have a reference letter from previous employer and clearance letter from police.