Regional Coordinator (north-east Region)
Job Description
Coordinate 4 District Coordinators and 12 District Coordinators to strengthen School Management Committees and Parent Teacher Associations to engage selected schools to establish a more inclusive, resourceful and informed support network for parents Develop strategic relationships with local stakeholders (including Regional and District Directorates of Education, Local Assemblies, schools’ leadership and parents) in project districts to secure support and cooperation Contribute to produce the community engagement training content including adult learning strategy and other materials as required, including reports and briefing documents, and other publications Plan and implement intensive community outreach activities to impart pro-girl and pro-education attitudes within communities Support parents, pupils and communities to maximize the expected educational benefits and long-term behavioural changes Lead community mobilization and sensitization in the districts to ensure community readiness and continual commitment to Programme activities Exhibit competence in Community Engagement and coach and supervise District Coordinators to ensure quality delivery and performance Monitoring and Reporting Provide feedback and strategic advice on community engagement to the Project Manager. Leverage the use of technology to gain efficiencies and enhance two-way communication between Project team and beneficiaries Support tracking the progression of pupils as they transitioned to the next level of education Conduct routine follow up visits to meet with parents and guardians whose wards have not attended school regularly Undertake routine monitoring and collect school registers for attendance data entry Support the identification of local role models Conduct routine checks on school security Input and collect data within time Monitoring lesson delivery
Requirement(s)
Educated to degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications. Master’s degree will be an added advantage Excellent knowledge of methods and channels for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds A comprehensive knowledge of child protection best practice, policies and procedures A comprehensive knowledge of good communications and engagement practice and of how to translate practice into innovative and effective solutions Significant experience of working in community engagement and/or communications, and on potentially sensitive projects Budget management experience Significant project management experience, including experience of managing community projects (experience of education projects is desirable) Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, including hard-to-engage communities, local government, district education, and academic institutions 4 years of experience of working in community engagement and/or communications, and on educational projects. Key Skills & Competencies Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to engage and build relationships with a range of stakeholders Strong organisational and planning skills, the ability to prioritise in the face of competing demands, and proven success in delivering work personally (and through others) to tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling the post holder to influence at all levels and to work effectively as part of a team Computer literacy enabling the effective use of the Microsoft suite of packages including Outlook Ability to work collaboratively with other experienced professionals including school principals, assistant principals, teachers, and other colleagues Ability to maintain discretion regarding confidential matters
