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• The Education Specialist will be
  responsible for the implementation of the technical aspects of the project
  related to education interventions, in collaboration with the Project
  Director.  He/she will:
• Design the needs assessment of
  primary/secondary learning environments, as well as vocational training
  opportunities and project action plan within 12 months of grant award in
  coordination with the Project Director;
• Ensure that proposed
  interventions/activities are based on accepted best practices and
  strategies for youth that will enhance their future employability;
• Train project staff;
• Monitor program performance in meeting
  established objectives, redesigning initiatives as appropriate;
• Liaise with technical specialists of
  partner organizations and government agencies;
• Develop and promote partnerships with
  academic institutions/universities that promote vocational and other
  training opportunities for target youth;
• Plan and implement training initiatives;
• Develop and/or refine pre-vocational and
  vocational training curriculums that promote opportunities for youth that
  reflect market analysis and demand;
• Promote links to technical colleges and
  training institutions offering relevant programs for target youth; 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree
  preferred) or higher in education, international development, or other
  human development related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a
  leadership position, preferably in Ugdanda, responsible for developing
  complex education interventions and the technical aspects related to
  student assessment, teacher training, educational materials/curriculum
  development, educational management, and educational monitoring and information
  systems for formal and alternative education programs.
• Experience in managing projects to address
  issues related to primary and secondary education.
• Understanding of special educational needs
  of children removed from child labor when they enter/return to school or
  are provided with alternative education services.
• Experience working with vulnerable
  children and their households, preferably in Uganda.
• Experience working successfully with
  Ministries of Education and other government agencies, networks of
  educators, employers’ organizations, and trade unions or comparable
  entities.
• Strong writing and editorial skills; be
  able to work under pressure; and possess strong interpersonal and
  intercultural skills that enable them to work well with a diverse team.
• Experience managing USDOL-funded projects
  is a plus. 
• Fluency in English is required.

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