Education Officer

Terms of references (TOR)

• Training Needs Assessment.
• 25 officials in the district department of education in Swat will be provided with training on action planning management and other areas of their needs.
• Annual education plan for swat district plan will be developed.
• Formation of study TOR.
• Carry out the study with participation of gov, community and children
• Report prepared and shared with project manager.
• A participatory training needs assessment of PTC members to determine the content of training
• Develop training materials
• Three -day training sessions for Secretaries and Chairpersons from 30 PTCs in Swat
• Backstopping support for all trained PTC members through various communication channels by CARE partner and relevant gov officials
• Formation and orientation of 4 Cluster level PTC Forums
• Formation of TORS based on inputs from members
• Develop advocacy plans to advocate for improved budget spending on schools for quality education that ensures retention and completion
• Advocacy meetings with the respective parliamentarian and education officials
• Capacity building manual prepared
• Using the PETS tool of social accountability track budgets
• Using score cards to demonstrate parents’ perception on the facility and quality of education.
• Public hearing with education officials (interaction between PTC forums and education officials)

Education/Qualification/Experience:

• B.A/ BS.c from any HEC Recognized Institution, with 3 years total experience in social sector and 1 year in education project.
• Preference will be give to local.

Skills Required:

• Experience of working in KPK/particularly in swat.
• Strong Urdu and Pashto
• English language skills as appropriate to the study.
•  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mix well with people of all backgrounds
• Ability to listen and observe carefully, remember well and write detailed notes
• Inquisitive and questioning nature and interest in people (including ability to challenge own assumptions)
• Adaptable, committed and flexible attitude
• Experience working with communities on education programmes.
• Computer skills, including MS/World and e­mail.