2021-06-21

Formal Education Officer – Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia

Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia
Posted on June 21, 2021

HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA

Formal Education Officer – Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia

دولة إقليم هير شبيلي الصومالية

Dowlad Goboleedka Hirshabelle ee Soomaaliya

HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:	Formal Education Officer
Ministry/ institution:	Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education
Department:	Formal Education
Grade Level & Classification:	Grade 6
Reporting to:	Formal Education Director
Salary:	$502
Hours:	36 hrs per week
Location:	Hirshabelle, Jowhar

Purpose of the Position

The position of formal education officer is to direct and coordinate the activities of the formal Education Department and set policy.

The Formal Education officer will support the Director of Formal Education of Ministry of Education in developing policies and implementing which support Ministry strategic development initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement Annual work plan for the Formal Education department.
Manage, supervise and review staff performance appraisal under formal education department.
Give On job training and Induction to new staff to the Formal Education department.
Provides necessary professional leadership and guidance for promotion of Formal Education, Special Needs Education, education in emergency and Gender and Affirmative Action.
Coordination, Monitoring and evaluation of all Formal Education, Special Needs Education, education in emergency and Gender and Affirmative Action activities, programs
Responsible to the DG on all Formal Education directorate activities.

· Monitor and evaluate quality of teaching and learning processes and outputs in pre–primary, primary education and Secondary and advice accordingly;

· Prepare and disseminate guidelines for identifying and nurturing gifted and talented pupils and monitor and evaluate their implementation;

· Conduct research on issues pertaining to pre-primary, primary and secondary education advice accordingly.

Develop and issue guidelines and regulations on registration of schools and teachers.
Scrutinize applications for ownership and establishment of schools and teachers’ and recommend accordingly;
Prepare and issue certificates of registration of schools, head teachers and teachers.

· Set standards and provide guidelines for delivery, performance and achievement in pre-primary and primary education and monitor and evaluate their implementation;

Maintain and up-date a register of schools, and teachers
Advising the Minister and the DG for Education on all professional matters relating to the formulation of policies, plans and regulations necessary for promotion and development of Formal Education in Hirshabelle
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director general and the Ministry Management.
Prepare Monthly, quarterly and annual report

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in education, Social Science, Economics, Statistics or related field.
Experience in educational planning, policy, research and/or evaluation
Have at least four 3 years relevant professional experience, in the Public Service or Private Sector.

Competences

Strong understanding of government financial management and measures of performance.
Sound knowledge international standards of management practice.s
Computer literacy and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Fluency in both English and Somali Languages in writing and Oral.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills with proven experience of managing and motivating a diverse team.
Proven experience in education and in developing strategic planning at a high level.
Demonstrable experience of effective internal and external communication skills and political sensitivity
Possesses high level political, analytical, policy and management skills.
The ability to provide leadership, direction and motivation to the Ministry of education
Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively work with and support the members of a team and work collectively in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.
High standards of ethical behavior and integrity and aability to identify, analyse and solve complex issues

How to apply

Please Click the Link and Fill the Application Form:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are encouraged to fill the form and send to csc.hirshabelle@gmail.com by not later than 5^th July 2021

NOTE

Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject of the e-mail.
Application form should be sent as attachment in word format.
Female and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to come with

your original academic and professional certificates during the interview day.