Job Details

Climate Resilience Officer- Education 
Country/Region: Uganda
Location: Kasese
Organization: Save the Children International 
Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

• Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community
• Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts
• Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW 
Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?
ROLE PURPOSE: 
The Education Project Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education interventions aimed at enhancing children's learning outcomes and holistic development. This will be achieved through the delivery of a comprehensive school safety programme that promotes climate-resilient schools and supports children's physical wellbeing. Key activities will include creating safe and inclusive learning environments, fostering active learner engagement, and facilitating meaningful participation of parents and local communities in planning, decision-making, and anticipatory action
Sounds interesting? Read more below
THE ROLE 
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Coordinate and support situation and needs assessments in the project sites to help determine the required interventions and planning within the context of our operations. 
• Lead planning efforts at the school and community levels so as to ensure effective and efficient resource tracking and use in line with approved project plans and budgets and within the complete project cycle. 
• Participate in planning efforts to ensure availability of updated information to support in planning and implementing school climate resilient initiatives 
• Build capacity and provide direct backup technical support supervision to teachers and other community resource persons engaged in the project, in collaboration with the district education technical staff and other partners. 
• Build and strengthened Child-Centred Early Warning Systems and preparedness Plans and collaborate with the district to integrate them in district disaster management plans
• Support establishment of child-friendly channels for disseminating early warning information, and school safety support teams that allow children to access real-time disaster alerts in simple language and visuals, and to support each other in times of crisis.             
• Adequately coordinate and implement education activities under the assigned project(s) and locations considering the detailed implementation plan. This includes child led and child centred anticipatory action, early warning and disaster risk reduction.
• In liaison with disaster reduction committees, children, families and other stake holders build climate resilient schools in designated area of operation through anticipatory action, early warning and disaster risk reduction. 
• Ensure weekly planning and implementation of activities, including preparation of assigned budget expenditure. Account for activities and budget expenditure within the provided time frame. 
• Provide a clear and consistent follow up on activities and use monitoring results for reporting, consistently using the project indicators. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date education data and ensure accurate utilization for day-to-day program planning and implementation.
• Monitor and provide day-to-day direct technical support and coaching to teachers, SMC and PTAs as well as the partners on climate resilient programming.
• Follow-up on implementation of agreed project and community action plans that will harness improvement in schools, Child friendly spaces and sustainability of project interventions
• Ensure regular data collection and submission of monitoring reports to Line Manager.
• Ensure 100% monthly budget utilization based on project work plans and budgets.
• Organize and coordinate community dialogue meetings to discuss addressing community-level barriers to proactive disaster preparedness with children and community members 
• Provide high quality and adequate reports on activity implementation and corrective measures taken.
• Document best practices and unique experiences including success stories, case studies for sharing and learning.
• Represent Save the Children in working groups and other events as assigned by the line manager.
• Ensure effective coordination with other operating (I)NGOs, partners, district authorities etc.
• Participate in the preparation of semi-annual and annual reports on project interventions
• Ensure appropriate filing and availability of documentation required for internal and external communications, accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting
• Coordinate with Child Protection officer to ensure no harm to children
• Continuously, during implementation, identify gaps and document areas of innovation so as to develop creative and innovative programs
• Attend district education engagements including coordination meetings. 

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:

• At least a degree in education (BA EDUC) or an equivalent 
• At least 3 years of direct implementation of Education programs with an International NGO. 
• Candidates must have good understanding of a Quality Learning Environment and comprehensive school safety. 
• Ability to interact with communities; children and adults as well as other stakeholders at sub-county and district levels.

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and experience in application of participatory tools and methodologies in development programming.
• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Basic Education 
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary. 
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses. Previous experience of project management
• Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
• Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands-on implementation capacity
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. 
Application closes on September 25, 2025 midnight Uganda time.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents. 
OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF 
Save the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.