Education Officer (2)
Uganda * Full-time
PALM Corps
Closing on: Feb 20, 2026
| Reports to: | Education Project Coordinator |
| Duty Stations: | Imvepi & Bidibidi Refugee Settlements |
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage refugee and host community leaders, PTAs, SMCs, and youth structures to strengthen community participation and accountability in education service delivery.
- Facilitate community dialogues and sensitization sessions on education access, retention, child protection, gender equality, and prevention of harmful practices.
- Conduct routine education monitoring, assessments, and data collection in line with UNHCR and MoES standards to support planning and reporting.
- Support and participate in joint education sector monitoring with UNHCR, DEOs, DISs, and partner organizations.
- Compile and submit timely activity reports and education data to the Project Coordinator for consolidation and onward submission to UNHCR, OPM, DLG, and partners.
- Plan logistical needs and communicate vehicle, equipment, and repair requirements to the Project Coordinator.
- Represent PALM Corps in settlement-level coordination meetings, school forums, and sector working groups.
- Support the Accountant and Personnel Officer in monitoring teacher attendance, payroll management, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Advocate for the right to education for refugee and host community children, identify barriers to access, and liaise with relevant authorities to address them.
- Collaborate with NGOs, UN agencies, government departments, and education institutions to enhance service delivery and resource mobilization.
- Ensure integration of child safeguarding, PSEA, AGD, and AAP principles in all field-level activities.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Education(core) from a recognized university.
- Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in education project implementation or classroom teaching.
- Experience in formal and non-formal education programming in humanitarian or development contexts.
- Strong skills in community mobilization, data collection, and report writing.
- Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and INEE standards.
- Willingness to reside in Yumbe and Terego districts and ability to ride a motorcycle.
HOW TO APPLY
PALM Corps is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit an application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruit@palmcoprs.org not later than Friday, 20th February 2026 at 5:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Expired
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