Job description
Coordination of all districts on quality ECD service implementation
Organise joint quarterly and annual planning, monitoring and evaluation with Districts, ECD implementers with regards to monitoring , accreditation and registration of ECD service implementation
Help ensure the accreditation / registration Ministerial order is implemented at district level and reported on regular basis
Develop a data base of all partners and interventions working on Child development interventions in the country
Jointly analyse the child development quality service delivery bottlenecks and set strategies on how to overcome them
Ensure district planning, monitoring and evaluation activities are performed and reported on time.
Participate in the preparation of studies, reports, documentation, and guidelines on quality child development service delivery.
Prepare advocacy/briefing papers, presentations, related to the area
Help organize and follow through on the area through relevant TWG, district and sub-cluster meetings
2. Ensure documentation and publication of findings
Identify study and research needs in the area and share with relevant officials
Develop concept notes and /or TORs for the planned studies
Follow up on survey study and district reports
Ensure validation and dissemination of study/ survey findings.
3. Build the capacity of local leaders and Child development implementing partner on quality assurance and accreditation and registering of ECD settings
Organize in joint collaboration with both department specialists trainings, workshops and seminars of local leaders and stakeholders
4. Inform/advise the DG on the status accreditation of ECD settings and quality of ECD service delivery around the country
Update regularly the DG, DDG and Heads of departments and the coordination team in general on matters regarding
Provide insight on advocacy points for better results in the area
Prepare key messages and briefs to use in advocacy events and / or campaigns
5. Overall integration and collaboration within the Agency
Work closely with all specialists of the Agency to ensure integrated Child development service delivery, coordination and monitoring and to foster synergies between activities.
6. Improving adherence to quality standards of all services offered at ECD centers
Through rigorous and frequent joint monitoring of ECD settings and programs, develop tools and mechanisms to support continuous improvement of quality
In partnership with M&E specialist, develop, review and report on indicators and collecting/analyzing related information;
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 1
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
Experience: 3
Master’s Degree in Public Health
Experience: 1
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
Experience: 3
Competency and Key Technical Skills
Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Click here to read more & Apply
