Non Formal Education Specialist - Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

From the Daily news of 6th August 6, 2014
Background
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 to support implementation of the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP III), Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programme (ANFEDP) and Folk Education Development Programme focusing on Improved Literacy and Numeracy for children aged 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme.

In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, Institutes and CSOs) the Ministry plans to recruit five staff members to form the LANES National Coordination Unit on a one year contract basis, renewable on proven good performance.

Non Formal Education Specialist (REF NO: LANES/NCU/O1/14)

Position Summary
Reporting to the LANES National Programme Coordinator, adyice and facilitate MOEVT and PMORALG to effectively implement Non Formal Activities pertaining to the LANES programme.
Duties and Responsibilities will include facilitating the MOEVT and PMORALG to effectively:
i. Operationalise all LANES activities related to Non Formal Education:
j. Ensure all targeted NFE centers are in operation including in collaboration with Non State Actors and CSOs;
k. Collaborate with the Government Communication Units at MOEVT and PMORALG in sensitizing communities regarding NFE services;
l. Support LGAs to undertake EFA and Literacy Week Celebrations;
m. Implement the Radio Instruction to Strengthen Education (RISE) outreach programme;
n. Collaborate with the Government Communication Units at MOEVT and PMORALG in implementing sensitization programme on Violence Against Children;
o. Implement ZUMM (Talk to Your Child) programme.
ii. Monitor, evaluate and report on LANES NFE activities in close collaboration with the LANES M&E Specialist.
Key Qualifications and Experience
i. A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Social SCiences, or equivalent;
ii. Experience in developing and Managing literacy programmes particularly for non formal settings;
iii. Demonstrated capacity in Results Based Programme Management;
iv. Strong facilitation skills;
v. Excellent working knowledge of Kiswahili and English languages
vi. A minimum offive (S) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should be in a managerial position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Terms of employment
Maximum Employment contract for all Positions of 1 year (renewable)
Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidates' experience
Terms of Employment for all positions is a one year contract, renewable on a proven good performance.
Information
Interested candidate should submit a Letter of Interest and 0/ (Quoting the Reference Number for the position being applied for) to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogoni Street,
S. L. P.9121,
11479 Dares Salaam

Or Deliver by Hand to: 7 Magogoni Street. 11479 Dar es Salam Tanzania