District Programme Officer

by Careers

in Education
Full Time
Sierra Leone, Kambia
October 21, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 21, 2024
  • Location
    Sierra Leone, Kambia
  • Expiration date
    October 31, 2024
  • Experience
    5 Years
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree, Master’s Degree
  • Organization
    Mott MacDonald
  • Required Languages
    English

Job Description

District Programme Officer (X1), SSEIP2

FCDO awarded Mott MacDonald to lead the implementation of the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP) 2, which builds on the work of the first phase: Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP), also called Leh Wi Lan (Krio for “Let’s Learn”). The programme will support the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to improve learning outcomes for boys and girls at the secondary level and to increase the enrolment, retention and well-being of girls and children with disabilities in school.  

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organization. We promote equal opportunities and have initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture. WE ARE ESPECIALLY KEEN TO HEAR FROM FEMALE APPLICANTS TO CREATE A GENDER-BALANCED TEAM. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Job description
Job title District Programme Officer 
Salary range Negotiable, contract position
Time commitment Full-time, contract position
Location Bonthe district
Travel The position requires regular travel nationwide to the district and school level.
Start date November  2024
Report to Regional Programme Officer – Northwest
Example duties and responsibilities
  • At least 5 years’ experience of working to support capacity development and systems strengthening for DEOs.
  • Continuous engagement with school-level structures to promote safe and effective learning environments.
  • Maintaining good relationships with DEOs, education and social welfare sectors, and schools.
  • Monitoring and mentoring.
  • Working with data collection.
Closing date Applications must be received by CLOSE OF BUSINESS  30th October 2024
How to submit Please click on the link and follow the instructions. https://apply.mottmac.com/job-invite/4182/

NO HARD COPIES ACCEPTED
What to submit Completed cover letter AND Curriculum Vitae, including 3 referees preferably HRs of your former and current employers.

 

Candidate profile
Experience/skills
  • Capacity development and systems strengthening for DEOs.
  • Continuous engagement with school level structures to promote safe and effective learning environments.
  • Maintaining good relationship with DEOs, education and social welfare sectors, and schools.
  • Monitoring and mentoring.
  • Working with data collection.
  • Experience working in the Kambia district 
 Mindset
  • Independent and proactive.
  • Keenness to bring about positive change.
  • Collaborative and respectful of others.
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to remote schools.
Commitment 
  • Gender and disability inclusion, including child protection and safeguarding.
  • Support to raising student learning outcomes.
  • Working with and through others.
  • Respecting and meeting deadlines.
  • Continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to relocate and be based in Kambia district
Qualifications
  • A degree in education or similar, a postgraduate degree is desired. 
 Language
  • English (professional proficiency)

 

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