About the Job
Title Name
Education Project Officer (EPO)
Reports to:
Zonal Program Coordinator
Technical Relationships:
Education Program Manager, CO
Education Program Coordinator, RPO
Finance and Administration Coordinator, RPO
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning/MEAL/ Coordinator, RPO
Provides supervision to:
Target schools & AEP centers at target Kebeles.
Effective Date:
16 Nov, 2026
Duty Statiopn
Regional Program Office, Ben. Gumz Project Site. Zey Woreda, Kemashi Zone
Job Grade Level:
TBD
Employee Type
Full time
Position Summary / Purpose: Education Project Officer
The Education Project Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of a specific education project within the assigned project site, Zey Woreda, Kemashi Zone, Be. Gu region. Working under the supervision of the Zonal Project Coordinator, the role ensures that project activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in full compliance with the approved project document, donor requirements, and Imagine1Day’s organizational policies, standards, and procedures.
The position provides hands-on technical and operational support at the field level, including needs assessment, activity implementation, monitoring visits, data collection, education supply distribution, and documentation. The Education Project Officer plays a key role in ensuring that project interventions meet required quality standards and are effectively integrated with cross-cutting priorities such as gender equality, child protection, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and accountability to affected populations.
Overall, the Education Project Officer contributes to the achievement of project results by supporting evidence-based, inclusive, and accountable education interventions that improve equitable access to safe and quality education for targeted children and communities
The Position Holder is Expected to Discharge the Following Key Responsibilities
Program / Project Design and Planning
Support the
Zonal Program Coordinator and Regional Education Program Coordinator in the planning and design of education projects
in line with identified education needs, community priorities, and Imagine1day’s strategic objective of increasing
equitable access to basic education
.
Participate in education
needs assessments, baseline studies, and situational analyses
within assigned program areas.
Contribute contextual
information, field data, and technical inputs
to project proposals, concept notes, and implementation plans.
Support the
identification of education-related challenges and opportunities
and propose practical, evidence-based intervention approaches.
- Program Implementation and Oversight
Lead and ensure day
-to-day implementation of education program activities
in assigned
woredas/zones in accordance with approved work plans, project documents, and quality standards.
Ensure
education activities are implemented on time, at the required quality, and in compliance
with Imagine1day policies and donor requirements.
Facilitate and supervise
education interventions, including formal education support, Accelerated Education Programs (AEP), Accelerated School Readiness /ASR/ teacher, school leaders, cluster supervisors & PTAs training, and community engagement activities in the project area.
Ensure education interventions are well coordinated and integrated with other sectors such as
child protection and community mobilization
at the field level.
Program Implementation Follow-up and Monitoring
Conduct weekly
field visits to support and monitor education activities, verify progress, and assess quality against agreed indicators and standards
.
Collect, compile, and report program data and field findings
to support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
(MEAL) processes
.
Identify
implementation gaps, challenges, and risks and report
them promptly to the
Zonal Program Coordinator and Regional Education Program Coordinator
with proposed corrective actions.
Support close
follow-up actions to address monitoring findings and improve
program performance and quality.
- Program Supply Management and Documentation
Support the planning,
receipt, storage, and distribution of education supplies and materials
in line with approved distribution plans and organizational supply chain guidelines.
Assist in preparing
material distribution plans and managing distribution
.
Ensure
timely, appropriate education material distribution and documentation
through proper
beneficiary lists, acknowledgement forms/minutes, and distribution records (pictures, models (19 & 20)
are completed and filed.
Ensure proper
handling, accountability, and documentation of education supplies
at the field level.
Financial and Compliance Management
Support
budget implementation by tracking education-related expenditures
against approved work plans and budgets in the field.
Ensure program
activities are implemented in compliance
with donor agreements, organizational financial procedures, and internal controls.
Assist in
collecting supporting documents for financial reporting, liquidation, and audit
purposes.
Flag potential financial or compliance risks
to the Regional Education Program Coordinator on time.
Partnership and Coordination
Establish healthy working relationships and coordination
with relevant government education offices, school leaders, and community structures at zonal and woreda levels.
Participate in education coordination
meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder consultations as assigned.
Support
alignment of education activities
with government policies, standards, and regional education priorities.
Serve as a field-level focal person
for education-related information and communication in assigned areas.
Gender Equality, Protection, and Inclusion (GEDSI)
Support the
integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and child protection principles across education program activities
in both formal and non-formal intervention support.
Promote in the project area the
inclusive education practices that improve access and participation for girls, children with disabilities, displaced children, and other
marginalized groups.
Ensure
safeguarding, child protection, and accountability to affected populations (AAP) p
rinciples are applied during program implementation.
Report any safeguarding, protection, or inclusion-related concerns in line with organizational procedures.
Human Resource Management and Capacity Building
Provide technical support and on-the-job coaching to
facilitators, School leaders, teachers, PTAs, and community volunteers involved in education activities.
Support the
delivery of training, workshops, and refresher sessions for education personnel
at community and school levels.
Participate in
supervision, mentoring, and performance monitoring
of education facilitators.
Contribute to
building a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented
team culture at the field level.
9.
Reporting and Documentation
Prepare and submit timely and accurate activity reports, field visit reports, and monitoring updates
to the Zonal Coordinator and Regional Education Program Coordinator.
Contribute
to periodic program reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) by providing quality field-level data, narratives, and documentation
.
Maintain
proper filing and documentation of education program records, including attendance sheets, monitoring tools, training reports, and distribution documents
.
Support
ad-hoc reporting and information requests from supervisors, donors, or government counterparts
.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in education, Educational Planning and Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of
1–3 years
of relevant experience in education program implementation, preferably with NGOs or humanitarian/development organizations.
Experience working with government education offices and school communities is an advantage.
Knowledge of the project area, culture, and language is an advantage.
Familiarity with education-in-emergencies programming, AEP, or inclusive education approaches is desirable.
Strong field coordination, reporting, and documentation skills.
Core Competencies
Program Implementation and Quality Focus
Accountability and Compliance Awareness
Collaboration and Teamwork
Gender Equality and Inclusion Sensitivity
Communication and Reporting Skills
Problem-Solving and Field-Level Adaptability
Commitment to Child Safeguarding and Organizational Values
Requirement Skill
educational planning & management or School Leadership or Educational Administration