Education Officer

Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to serving the community of Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO) remains deeply committed to supporting the Afghan people by designing and implementing locally-driven programs and projects. These initiatives focus on addressing the diverse needs of communities across multiple sectors. ASLO’s interventions aim to enhance healthcare, education, disaster management, water and sanitation, humanitarian aid, repatriation affairs, emergency response, research, legal support, access to justice, food security, child protection, agriculture, livestock, and both urban and rural community development. The organization is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that uplift vulnerable populations and strengthen local capacities to overcome ongoing challenges.

Scope of work:   

ASLO has a good track record and extensive experience in implementation educational support programs funded by various donors in Badghis province. ASLO in cooperation with its donors will support education in emergencies and other educational related activities in Ghormach district of Badghis province. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating and implementing Education in Emergencies (EiE) and Community Based Education (CBE) in Ghormach district of Badghis province.

Education Officer is responsible for implementing the education activities including but not limited to Community Based Education (CBE), Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), Mosque Based Education (MBE), Early Learning Centers (ELC), Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), integration of out of school children into the formal and informal education programs. These activities are aimed for targeted beneficiaries, community mobilization, teaching and managerial skill development for school teachers and to direct beneficiaries/students to receive their need base/emergency education.

Out of school children successfully integrated into formal education programs.

Responsibilities:

• The Officer should work closely with the Project Manager and Provincial Education Supervisor on all aspects of the project implementation:
• Under the overall technical and administrative direction of Education Project Manager assist EiE project planning and implementation including school assessment teacher recruitment teacher training and awareness to children's caregivers.
• Undertake training needs assessments for project staff teachers with the assistance of Project Teacher Trainers in the province.
• Develop & organize on-the-job refresher training to address any gaps and build the capacity of individuals and departments targeted by the project.
• Support trainings for the beneficiaries in accordance with the approved proposal of the projects.
• Evaluate regularly the impact of all conducted training.
• Coordinate the monitoring of the activities according to the approved activities schedule.
• Producing initial reports of the activities and sharing these reports in timely manner.
• Keep the record of the project and do the proper data collection and file accordingly.
• Assist in recruitment of project staff and project field staff in coordination with HR and relevant policies.
• Engaging the ASLO in activities establishing ASLO Advisory Boards and in facilitating the ASLO understanding of the overall project.
• Coordination with relevant government departments in the province including the provincial education department district education departments and department of the economy.
• Keep the perfect record and filing system of the project activities and do the proper data collection.
• Supporting the unit head in the implementation of another educational project.
• Conduct field visits to ASLO targeted areas.
• Prepare monthly quarterly result-based progressive reports the relevant line Ministry of Education Ministry and clusters.
• Inspire staff to excel in their jobs while also achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
• Preparing and coordinating daily plans and activities that contribute to the objective of the project.
• Regular and on need field visits from the project site.
• On-time reporting of the overall activities being undertaken at the field level to the field Coordinator.
• Monitoring and supervision of the activities at the field level and sharing the findings with the Project manager and relevant staff for improvement.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least Bachelor's Degree in Education (Teachers’ Education, School Improvement/School Effectiveness), development studies, social sciences, and related fields.
• At least 3 – 5 years of specific related experience and 2 years of general experience at the local and community level
• Good communication skills particularly in the local language (Dari/Pashtu)
• Speaking and writing ability in English
• Good knowledge in the Child Education and Child Protection.
• Having experience working with Government and non-government organizations
• Have an excellent in implementing projects activities in well coordination with all related stakeholders.
• Time management skills are needed to ensure programs are completed by the scheduled time.
• Skills and ability to organize and conduct trainings, seminars, and workshops for teacher, SMS members and staff development.
• Good skills in report writing. 
• Ability to work under pressure and be honest and responsible.

Interested, qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation for applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience. Please send your application/CV to vacancy@aslo.org.af and clearly write the vacancy number and job title in the subject line (Education Officer, ASLO-HR25-015). Otherwise, your application will not be considered. 

Academic certificates or references need not be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.