The position
About the Madrasa Early Childhood Development Program
Madrasa Early Childhood Development Program, Uganda (MECPU) is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation that delivers community-driven, multi-sectoral ECCE programming in Uganda with a proven model for holistic child development (0-8 years). Through its community-based programmes: a) Parents and caregivers’ knowledge, skills and practices are enhanced on responsive caregiving, holistic child development and Learning. b) ECD front
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Programme Officer
Employer / Company
Aga Khan Foundation
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Organise and conduct TNAs , train and provide mentorship to teachers and CMC members under the project.
- Provide technical input in designing, producing and dissemination of training materials, policy advocacy materials and visibility materials for project implementation.
- Training local government officials and other relevant structures on their role of delivering quality integrated ECCE services in the targeted districts.
- Participate in Sub National and National level events that are geared towards supporting ECCE implementation and programming.
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure that the project is implemented as per plan and budget.
- Organise stakeholder engagements including inception and ongoing review meetings to track the progress of the project and receive feedback from them most especially community and local government leadership.
- Flag issues of concern on the project progress and implementation to the supervisor.
- 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 ECCE caregivers and CMC members.
- The requirements
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
- About the Project
- MECPU is partnering with Noor Cultural Center to implement The Early Steps Initiative (TESI) project. It is a 3 year project aimed at Improving developmental outcomes for children in the targeted ECCE centers in Kampala, Wakiso and Butambala districts.
- Enhance teacher competences through targeted training and mentorship and continuous professional development.
- Strengthen the capacity and functionality of CMCs to ensure sustainable ECCE centre management
- Organise and conduct TNAs , train and provide mentorship to teachers and CMC members under the project.
- Provide technical input in designing, producing and dissemination of training materials, policy advocacy materials and visibility materials for project implementation.
- Training local government officials and other relevant structures on their role of delivering quality integrated ECCE services in the targeted districts.
- Participate in Sub National and National level events that are geared towards supporting ECCE implementation and programming.
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure that the project is implemented as per plan and budget.
- Organise stakeholder engagements including inception and ongoing review meetings to track the progress of the project and receive feedback from them most especially community and local government leadership.
- Flag issues of concern on the project progress and implementation to the supervisor.
- Identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of ECCE caregivers to adequately equip them with necessary skills and knowledge required to accomplish their responsibilities at the day-to-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 ECCE caregivers and CMC members.
- Perform other relevant duties as and when assigned by the supevisor.
- At least 2-3 years’ experience of working as an ECD programme Officer and working with communities to promote ECD will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable experience with adult learning facilitation
- Experience in stake holder engagement at national and subnational levels, e.g. schools, communities, local government etc and mobilization skills.
- An excellent command of spoken and written English, including report writing and computer skills, especially MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle will be an added advantage.
- Programme Values
- Child-centered practice is oriented toward the well-being, development, and dignity of young children.
- Community ownership: communities are not recipients but active partners who shape and sustain the programme.
- Integrity: honesty, transparency, and accountability in all professional conduct.
- Continuous learning: Commitment to improving through evidence, reflection, and professional development.
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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