Overview
The ECD Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance for Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes and projects within the Country Programme, from development planning to results delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct situation analysis and assessments on early childhood development issues.
- Contribute to the development of ECD programme goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Provide technical and operational support throughout programming processes.
- Prepare programme documentation for review and approval.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises and programme reviews.
- Monitor and report on the use of ECD programme resources.
- Prepare regular programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners.
- Conduct programme field visits and surveys to assess progress and provide technical support.
- Build and sustain partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders.
- Draft communication and information materials for programme advocacy.
- Participate in inter-agency meetings on programming.
- Research potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials.
- Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned.
- Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices.
- Research and report on best practices for knowledge products and systems.
- Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives.
Required Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in early childhood development related areas is required. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Qualifications
A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, public administration, public health, nutrition, economics, psychology, sociology, human development, child development, family studies or another relevant technical field.
