Reports to: LEGO Project Manager
Reporting to this post: Project Play facilitators, Data captures
Travel Requirements: Regular National Travel
Location: Gauteng / KZN / Limpopo
Renumeration: R 180 000.00 pa
Contract: Fixed Term
CHILD SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Save the Children South Africa has a zero tolerance towards the abuse and exploitation of children by any of our representatives, and we are equally committed to doing everything within our power to avoid unintended harm or accidents to children as a result of any of our activities.
JOB PURPOSE
Save the Children South Africa are proud to be part of a consortium with the Hope Worldwide (HWW), Ntataise and Elru to implement a four year “Learning Through Planning” project. The ECCD Project Administrator responsible for the facilitation, coordination, and implementation of the LEGO Foundation Project “Learning through Play” (LtP) activities at the within five provinces (Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal). The LEGO Foundation project aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, skills, activities, and tools to facilitate Learning through Play (LtP).
The position will Provide coordination and facilitation to all learning through play project interventions at the community level. The Project coordinator will coordinate and facilitate trainings for ECD practitioners, supervisors, and caregivers within identified communities in dedicated provinces that LEGO project is implemented. S/he will liaise with key stakeholders in the community and caregivers and manage play Facilitators. Organise and coordinate the relevant trainings, workshops and meetings required with relevant stakeholders and partners, manage, and oversee distribution of IEC materials; maintain inventory by checking stock.
Key Responsibilities
Initiate and engage with local relevant caregiver/parent groups, ECD forums and local communities’ structures or CBOs.
Conduct basic assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes which include Baseline survey and Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour & Practices (KABP).
Schedule and implement training workshops and provide follow-up support to the Learning through play participants; Caregivers/parents, ECD practitioners and CSOs.
In line with the approved project implementation plan and the budget, develop the monthly project plans and monthly progress report.
Work with Programme Administrator on organising the logistics, communications and preparations of materials and supplies for training events,
Provide Face to Face Training of Parents and Caregivers on RC and Ltp,
Monitor and support Ltp capacity building and development coordinated in the designated province,
In collaboration with M& E staff, develop monitoring plans for effective delivery of training in the province,
Compile and provide regular reports (both written and verbal) on activities and progress against the Ltp project plans,
Budget management: Implements the responsive caregiving and learning trough play project activities according to stated budget; Conducts monthly analysis and reporting on allocated budget.
Programme knowledge management: Works collaboratively with the Ltp project team to develop and compile the project repository of documents, training materials, Advocacy materials & reports; Contributes to project dissemination of RC & Ltp content (i.e., case stories and more); conducts learning to benefit self, the organization, and projects.
Coordinate the distribution of relevant project related IEC materials to targeted audience which include caregivers/parents, Practitioners and CSOs.
Support project advocacy and awareness campaigns from different level of implementations
Any other duties of similar nature as required by National LEGO Project Manager and Thematic Manager time to time.
BEHAVIOR AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Save the Children values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds colleagues accountable to deliver on their responsibilities giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Focused on achieving external impact for the campaign.
Collaboration:
Clear ability to understand other people’s perspective and address reasonable concerns and needs.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, members, and external partners.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Take initiatives that are beneficial to the organisation.
Integrity:
QUALIFICATIONS
Post- matriculation National diploma/degree in Education or equivalent qualification in one of the related fields: Social Science; community Development.
At least 2 years’ experience of working in Education Sector/programmes (preferred experience of working with parents/caregivers, ECD Practitioners and ECD centres within communities).
Grade 12 proficiency with English and one other relevant local language.
Experience working within an NGO.
Valid Driving licence.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Excellent organisational and co-ordination skills.
Capacity building including facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
Ability to work as part of team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to form good relationships and work well with District and local level government, NGO partners and key community stakeholders.
Demonstrate skills and proficiency in Microsoft office (word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Sound work ethics, and ability to work independently.
Analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Innovative and dynamic.
Passion for the well-being of others, especially children.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested parties should submit their CV with a 1-page cover letter. Closing date for applications is the: 9th July 2021.
All applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]
Please ensure that the subject line states: ECCD Project Coordinator (LEGOPC01) Application
Should you not hear from us after two weeks from the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.