The Education Officer (ECCD) supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of education programs. They ensure quality delivery of educational activities, coordinate with schools, teachers, and communities, and contribute to program development based on field needs and assessments.
Major Responsibilities:
· Implement and oversee education programs and activities in assigned field locations according to project plans.
· Monitor teaching quality, student attendance, learning outcomes, and classroom management.
· Support, mentor, and provide guidance to teachers and education staff on teaching methods and curriculum delivery.
· Conduct regular school visits, classroom observations, and follow-ups to ensure compliance with program standards.
· Collect, verify, and maintain accurate data on education activities, student progress, and school performance.
· Assist in conducting surveys, assessments, and evaluations to identify gaps and improve education services.
· Facilitate community mobilization and engagement to promote enrollment, retention, and awareness about education.
· Prepare and submit timely reports on field activities, challenges, and achievements to supervisors.
· Coordinate with local authorities, school management committees, and stakeholders for smooth program implementation.
· Support the development and distribution of teaching and learning materials.
· Identify field-level challenges and propose practical solutions to improve education program delivery.
· Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.
· Assist in organizing teacher trainings, workshops, and capacity-building sessions in the field.
· Promote inclusive education practices, ensuring access for marginalized or vulnerable children.
· Participate in periodic monitoring, evaluations, and learning activities to strengthen program effectiveness.
Additional job responsibilities
- The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
- The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the ASLO Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Prevention from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
- Actively promote PSEA standards within ASLO organization and amongst beneficiaries served by ASLO organization.
Child Safeguarding:
- We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
- The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with ASLO Health and Safety policies and procedures.
