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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a global development organization with a mission to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations across the world, particularly in Africa and Asia, by fostering sustainable development and promoting education, health, and economic opportunities. With a strong reputation for its dedication to improving communities and empowering individuals, AKF is widely recognized for its commitment to tackling the root causes of poverty and fostering social inclusion.
The foundation is known for its inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work culture, offering its employees a dynamic environment focused on professional development, meaningful work, and a strong sense of purpose. Job opportunities at AKF span various sectors, including education, health, rural development, and governance, with flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance. Founded in 1967, AKF has steadily evolved into a leading global development organization with a significant footprint in over 30 countries.
By integrating innovation into its business model, the foundation is able to implement effective and sustainable development strategies, leveraging partnerships with governments, NGOs, and local communities. With an expansive reach, AKF operates a diverse portfolio of programs that impact millions of lives globally. The foundation’s core values of quality, respect, and equity guide its work, ensuring that its initiatives are always aligned with local needs and global priorities.
In addition to its developmental work, AKF upholds a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on education, poverty alleviation, health care, and the promotion of social and economic rights. For more information, visit www.akdn.org.
Program Officer job at Aga Khan Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
This position will offer technical support to the Kulea Watoto Team on program related activities in schools and CSO partners.
Roles and Responsibilities
Providing technical support to the Teachers, VHTs and health workers on ECD.
Activity areas include, but not limited to, school and teacher support, delivering design processes with teachers, school-level data management and use by schools and teachers, school networking, and partnership with local government and Civil Society Organisations
Organise and Conduct training including both Centre based and site-based mentoring for teachers under the programme.
Training district and sub county officials to deliver on ECD programs, providing quality assurance and on their role of delivering integrated ECD program in the district
Participating in District level events that are geared towards supporting ECD
Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure that the programme is implemented as per plan.
Organise District review meetings to track the progress on the programme and receive feedback from the local government leadership.
Flags issues of concerns on the programme to the Programme Manager
Identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of ECD caregivers to adequately equip them with necessary skills and knowledge required to accomplish their responsibilities at the day operational level.
Ensure activity reports and financial accountabilities are submitted and contribute to project reporting where needed.
Work with other staff members to develop materials and plans for training ECD caregivers.
Perform other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Project Coordinator
Be an ambassador of the Madrasa programme at the district level.
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a social works, development studies or any related field with at least 3 years' of extensive program/project management experience.
M&E qualification and experience in data management.
Experience in humanitarian context and environment.
Additional qualifications in related fields are added advantage.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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