Education Officer-1

Job Description

World Vision Rwanda is a Child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Education Officer. The position will be based in Mahama Refugee Camp-Kirehe District reporting to the Education in Emergency Manager.

The purpose of the post is to effectively implement and respond to the educational needs of School- going age children within Mahama Refugee Camps. To manage and maintain data and information systems that support the smooth implementation of education for pupils/students in a refugee setting. The role will also include overseeing data relating to the numbers of children attending ECDs, children with special needs, and school feeding as well as the numbers of children dropping out of school in both primary and secondary schools within and outside the Camp.  The EIE manager will represent WVR at the camp and Local administration in the vicinity of the camp.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities related to Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Support ECD caregivers and liaise with them to report children’s attendance daily
Distribute scholastic materials and uniforms to children in school
Conduct sensitization meetings for students on the importance of education
Support the Camp project team to make requests needed in the provision
 Perform any other activity as requested by the immediate Supervisor

Monitor and report pupil/students records; i.e attendance, performance, dropout, etc
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports and submit them to the project managers
Compile data and present quality statistics that meet user needs and contribute to decision-making;
Keeping the data as up-to-date as possible
Provide support to school feeding of ECD, Primary and secondary school children
Ensure timely payments of money for school feeding and school fees for students in secondary school.
Liaise with school head teachers and ECD caregivers to ensure refugee children get food and provide a report on school feeding issues daily with suggestions on how to mitigate those issues

Educational Requirements

At least 3 years of Professional experience in education (of which 1 year is in Education in an emergency). 
1 Year of experience working with Refugee Communities will be an advantage
Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education,
Experience in working with and coordinating with Primary and Secondary schools and other stakeholders implementing child protection programs and Special needs Education
Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills 

Experience Requirements

At least 3 years of Professional experience in education (of which 1 year is in Education in an emergency). 
1 Year of experience working with Refugee Communities will be an advantage
Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education,
Experience in working with and coordinating with Primary and Secondary schools and other stakeholders implementing child protection programs and Special needs Education
Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills 

Additional Requirements

At least 3 years of Professional experience in education (of which 1 year is in Education in an emergency). 
1 Year of experience working with Refugee Communities will be an advantage
Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education,
Experience in working with and coordinating with Primary and Secondary schools and other stakeholders implementing child protection programs and Special needs Education
Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills