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Help the Afghan Children (HTAC), is a non-profit, non-governmental organization was established in 1993 in response to the horrible conditions of Afghan families she witnessed during Afghanistan’s civil war.  HTAC is registered with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economics as a national non-governmental organization.  HTAC is also member of ACBAR coordination body in Afghanistan. 

Safeguarding: Help The Afghan Children has zero tolerance for abuse to children and all HTAC staff and clients will abide by child safeguarding rules and regulations. HTAC ensures safe programming free from violence.

The Education Officer is accountable to carry out the following key role and responsibilities but not limited to:

• She/he will assist Project Manager in establishing appropriate systems/ mechanism to implement the CBE-ECW program in partnership with communities and district education authorities.
• Establish links among communities, hub schools, CEC, DED and local stakeholders in order to maintain and strengthen good relationship for better implementation of the project interventions.
• Participation in the external district level education meetings and represent the CBE project in a well manner.
• Understand the purpose, rules & regulation of Education in Emergencies at field level.
• Regular contact with the CEC and teachers and holding discussion/ meeting about the problems they face, needs identify and prioritized with a tentative possible solutions. The meeting will be recorded through proper minutes with a copy in the field and in the Kabul office.
• Work closely with communities (CECs, SMCs and SCs) and the District Education Department (DED)/ Provincial Education Department (PED) to improve the quality of learning and access to basic education.
• Supervise the work of site supervisors, ECW teachers and or facilitators and assist them in the delivery of project work plan.
• Organize monthly and bi-monthly meetings of CECs, SMCs, SCs and DED and record through proper minutes.
• Arrange joint monitoring visits for hub schools, DED and PED/MOE to see and monitor the EiE classes. The finding would be share through a proper report.
• Follow up the implementation of the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for all components of the project.
• Support the site supervisors in implementation of the field work by having proper on job training and mentoring planning.
• Properly plan the bi-weekly field visits from the ECW/Pre-schooling/CFS classes and communities (CECs, SMCs and SCs) and provide the respective finding through a comprehensive report.
• Providing technical assistance to MEAL officer in the process of project data collections and data management.
• Curry out on the job monitoring of project activities, maintain accurate record, analysis, facilitate & assist in monitoring & evaluation of project activities with support of HTAC & other stakeholders.
• Report project work progress information to program coordinator after completion of each monitoring & evaluation process.
• Collect information for ECW project data base on regular basis from the field.
• Develop project orientation package, and organize project orientation sessions for the community mobilizers, CEC, SMCs, SCs, and invite other key community individuals to participate in the project implementation process.
• Assist master trainer in identification of training needs and in organizing training workshops for targeted project beneficiaries.
• Organise and lead participatory workshops/meeting in the village for implementation of ECW programme and project relevant activities.
• Provide necessary administrative support in facilitation of workshops and seminars for potential stakeholders and beneficiaries in the area of lesson learned, experience sharing and challenges.
• Assist the project coordinator in producing of project progress reports, quarterly reports, and annual reports, and or as per donor reporting schedule.
• Keep the records of relevant monthly and quarterly progress reports of the project.
• Update the filling system daily, weekly and monthly bases with incoming and outgoing correspondence with DED, PED and MOE.
• Carry out any other relevant task assigned by the line manager and project team.

• At least B.A from a recognized university.
• Strong English fluency in writing and speaking
• Two years’ experience working in Finance section.
• Proven Computer skills in Word, Excel and other MS Office software
• Proven Administration skills
• Ability to travel within project coverage districts & other provinces as needed

Compliance Policies: Child safeguarding and code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Fraud

The post holder is required to comply with these key policies, and other organizational policies and procedures at all times.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to hrd1.htac@gmail.com   

The following documents are required while applying for the position:
• Updated CV and Cover letter 

In the subject line of the e-mail, please put Vacancy Number, and job title, that you are applying. 

Note: The position is placed in Jawzjan Province

hrd1.htac@gmail.com