Deadline: 06 November, 2020

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Plan International is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Content Development and Partnership Coordinator.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Responsibilities

• Lead in coordination of consortium partners in the development of ECCE learning material including subject matter content under Plan International Uganda mandate
• Manage and coordinate identification of content development consultants for the various technical areas
• Play a lead role in supporting collection and review of existing subject-matter content, documents and curricula materials
• Lead/support content development and adaptation
• Provide leadership in the translation of materials developed
• Support field team in the distribution of LTP materials
• Review and prepare quality input to draft materials developed by other lead partners
• Support in the development of project work plans, budget and MEL documents
• Support, deliver and manage training of various stakeholders and consortium partners
• Participate in project coordination meetings including convening some of the meetings that are directly under the responsibility of Plan International Uganda
• Effectively represent Plan International Uganda in relevant consortium meetings
• Support in the development of documents such as concept notes, briefs, proposals and budgets for funding opportunities for the education portfolio

Requirements

• First or master’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Primary Education, Child Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any relevant field with wide demonstrated relevant experience working with international non-governmental organisations
• Five years, minimum, of professional work experience in design, implementation and evaluation of early childhood development or primary education programmes
• Experience in report writing, donor compliance and budget management
• Familiarity with learning through play strategies is an asset
• Excellent coordination and organisation skills
• Ability to work in a consortium arrangement and keep track of multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to identify and synthesise best practices and lessons learnt to promote knowledge management and sustainability
• Ability to work in hard-to-reach, hard-to-stay areas and familiarity with programming for vulnerable children especially young girls and boys
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and web-based research
• Experience in working with education or child protection programmes in a humanitarian context

To apply and for more information, click here.

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