Background
USAID is a development partner to the Government of Sindh and is currently supporting the Department of Education and Literacy with implementation of the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) in Dadu Jacobabad, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Qambar-Shahdadkot and Sukkur districts and selected Karachi towns of Bin Qasim, Gaddap, Lyari, Kemari, and Orangi. The overarching goal of SBEP is “Increased and Sustained Student Enrolment in Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools in targeted geographical locations in Sindh”. The Sindh Reading Program (SRP) is a five-year initiative in the same geographic areas as the parent SBEP. SRP will support the SBEP goal based on lessons learned from USAID and the Government of Sindh’s legacy of early grade teaching and learning.
Over the life of project, SRP aims to:
- Improve teacher competencies for effective early grade reading instruction (Component 1);
- Improve early grade reading assessment practices (Component 2);
- Improve student access to supplementary reading materials (Component 3);
- Enhance participation of parents and caregivers in support of early grade literacy for out of school children (Component 4).
Position Objective
The NFE Assistant will be responsible for to support component lead in administrative dimensions of Component 4 (NFE) activities at the district level with implementing partners. She/ he will support Component 4 lead in all the administrative and operational activities.
The Assistant will also maintain the contact list to assist C-4 lead in coordination with other relevant organizations and stakeholders undertaking Non formal education in the target areas and will seek opportunities to learn from these activities in Sindh.
The Assistant will adhere to and act in accordance with the Chemonics professional code of ethics, ‘Living Our Values’, and will make the principles of the code a part of SRP’s culture and operating procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in social sciences or other disciplines.
- At least 1 year field experience preferably in any NFE project.
- Demonstrated understanding of social equality considerations including integration of gender and disability and socio-economic sensitivity.
- Proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in Sindhi, Urdu and English required with proficiency in other local languages.
- Demonstrated ability to act proactively to resolve issues and to identify and act on opportunities for enhancing an education project, particularly at community levels.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
- Proficiency in data entry and composing of Sindhi and Urdu.
- Excellent computer and typing skills including, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other similar programs.
Application Instructions:
Please email a CV, letter of interest, and three references with contact information to [email protected] no later than February 21st , 2017. Please write “Non- Formal Education Assistant” in the subject line.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.