Job Detail

Scope of work:

SCA has been actively involved in the Afghan education sector for more than 34 years, engaging in both service delivery and capacity building. The programme aiming at increased access to quality education for Afghan children, improved quality of education, and capacitated national education system is implemented in 14 provinces in central, east, southeast, north, and northeast parts of the country through five Regional Management and one Liaison Offices, all provided with technical support by the Kabul-based Education Programme Unit (EPU).

The Senior Education Officer (Inclusive CBE & Mainstream School) is a core member of the Education Project Management team at the Regional Management Office (RMO) and Liaison Office levels. In cooperation with the team members, she/he is responsible for providing input to the Project Manager on managing and implementing of the SCA education projects in relation to general education, capacity development & active participation in education affairs in accordance to SCA Policy (position papers and work plans) and Education Directives. She/he is responsible for assisting Education Project Manager (EPM) in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of SCA education projects. She/he gives relevant inputs for the maintenance of project plans, databases, filing systems, and other records. The post holder is direct line supervisor of Education Field Supervisors, Inclusive Education Resource Persons (IERPs) and Special Education Resource Persons (SERPs). She/he contributes to improving the quality of the education outcomes through regular monitoring, supervision, and providing on-spot support to the EFSs, IERPs, SERPs, Preparatory Education Classes (PECs), and CBE teachers. The incumbent spends about 40% of his/her official time in the field to work with EFSs, IERPs, SERPs,), and PEC and CBE teachers and provides on-spot support to them. Aimed at improved community participation, he/she is obliged to work with School Management Shuras (SMSs).

The post holder is obliged to make sure that SCA-supported Educational Facilities (CBSs, Nomad CBS, Coaching Classes, Early Childhood Development Classes, and Accelerated learning interventions) are inclusive and running smoothly and within the set plans. She/he is to ensure that project-level indicators are achieved in the most effective and efficient manner. The post holder remains in close contact with the district as well as provincial level education authorities, sister organizations in the region and School Management Shuras (SMSs) for sustainable results.

Main Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of Education Project Manager, the incumbent ensures smooth implementation of CBE, NCBE, Coaching Classes and IE interventions in mainstream schools within the set timeframe and available resources.
• Focuses on improving the quality of education interventions through assessments, field visits and on spot supervision.
• Keep contact with relevant stakeholders at the RMO level, particularly with the Provincial and District Education departments.
• Play active role in preparation of the annual work plan and budget for the project.
• Make sure smooth, effective and efficient budget utilization and provide justifications in case of deviations.
• Ensure that EFSs, IERPs and SERPs Assistants have appropriate action plans and monitor the field activities.
• Act according to the policy and regulations of SCA and education directives.
• Promote an attitude of team spirit with a strong focus on quality.

•  Continuously monitor implementation of guidelines and manuals particularly CBE and Inclusive & Child-Friendly Education (ICFE) policies for quality improvement in CBE, N-CBE, and Coaching.
• Oversee and provide programmatic support to the implementation of the Inclusive Community Based Education activities as per the Annual Work Plan
• Develop monthly progress reports of the project activities in his/her supervision.
• Improve team spirit among the EFSs, IERPs and SERPs.
• Compile and Provide inputs for quarterly reports and success stories.
• Supervise the activities of the Education Field Supervisors (EFSs), IERPs, and SERP Assistant and share updates with EPM.
• Frequently supervise Education Programme all activities in the field, at least 40% of time should be in the field.
• Follow up on the activities related to the school improvement plan in all SCA-supported schools.
• Supervise the implementation of the project plans and budget utilization in his/her capacity.
• Perform any other official job assigned/delegated by the Education Project Manager
• Introduce innovative strategies for effective project implementation and community mobilization.
• Actively participate in planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting stages of the education project-related components.
• Identify the training needs of his/her team members and propose the required training within the available financial resources.
• In liaison with Master Trainers (IE), SERP assistants, Education Field supervisors, and IERPs, identify and acquire equipment and materials that may be required for children with disabilities in mainstream schools, CBE, NCBE, CCs, and PECs.
• Liaise with Master Trainers (IE), SERP assistants, Inclusive Education Resource Persons (IERPs), field supervisors, and Teachers in the Regional Offices to compile successful case stories for submission to the SCA Communication Department/EPU through the Education Project Manager.
• Make an inventory of all required equipment and supplies using a designed format, take action or report the needs to the Education Project Manager.
• Plan for timely delivery of education materials to the field and make sure the distributions are documented properly.
• Attend Meetings (Sectorial and Cluster related) if requested in absence of the Education Project Manager
• Collect information regarding the infrastructural needs of the educational facilities and develop plans for addressing them in close coordination with the RMO level RDP Unit.
• Work in close collaboration and coordination of Disability Programme for effective and efficient mainstreaming processes of children with disabilities from PERCs/VPEC into CBE and in mainstream schools. 
• Adhere to the SCA position paper, values and beliefs with regard to the inclusive education and implement it accordingly.
• Adhere to the Inclusive and Child-Friendly Education and CBE Policies of the Ministry of Education
• Assist Education Project Manager in budget preparations, follow-up, and on-time utilization.
• Sign project-related financial documents at his/her level of authority and in absence of the Education Project Manager and upon his/her request considering the financial regulations of SCA
• Through the transfer of own knowledge and skills, enhances the ability of EFSs, IERPs and SERPs
• Identify training needs of the EFSs and MT(IE), SERP assistants, IERPs, and PEC teachers with the support of STO and give recommendations to Education Project Manager.
• Facilitate training for EFSs, SERP assistants, IERPs, and PEC teachers on Needs Assessment, Planning, Monitoring, Report writing, and on-the-spot support to the teachers and SMSs. 
• Promotes gender equality and non-discrimination about ethnic, political, and religious backgrounds.
• Participate in workshops, seminars & conferences organized by the education programme.
• Promotes good coordination with other SCA projects and units on the RMO level
• Maintain good cooperative relations with regional and provincial authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with other education actors, particularly training institutions as well as the local education authorities with respect to capacity development activities and coordination
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with the team and colleagues, be approachable, diplomatic, and supportive with developed listening skills.
• Engage other team members in understanding inclusive CBE through new information gained from meetings, seminars, as well as from the field

Application Procedures:

Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience and send your application / CV to the below link:

https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/senior-education-officer-inclusive-cbe-mainstream-school-323 

Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and/or interview.

Applications after announcement closing date or Application in hard copy will not be accepted.

SCA is committed to ethical standards, a safe and inclusive work environment. Our work is based on our values: Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and Integrity.

Background and reference checks are part of the recruitment process and will be conducted for the successful candidate.