Senior Officer Education Job at Save the Children

Job Title: Senior Officer, Education – (8) positions)

Organisation: Save the Children

Location:  Nakasongola (1), Gulu (1) and Moroto (6)

Closing Date: 6^th  December 2013

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for providing ongoing capacity support and coordination of the project partners with project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting. The officer is responsible for execution of the project interventions both directly and working closely with implementing partners. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic back ground and Experience;

• Minimum of a Degree in Humanities or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in Early Childhood Care and Development, and Basic Education is an added advantage

• At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with NGOs.

How to Apply

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org Important to note: - Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. - The closing date for receiving applications is 6 December 2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.