Aga Khan Foundation Job Vacancy — Project Officer
Job Overview
Aga Khan Foundation Job Vacancy — Project Officer
Project Officer
Aga Khan Foundation
Pemba
The Project Officer will support the implementation of the SHINE CBC Zanzibar Project, which aims to strengthen the delivery of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in early childhood education across Zanzibar. The project seeks to enhance the effective implementation of the CBC through improved educator preparation, strengthened teaching practices, and increased community engagement.
The initiative is expected to benefit more than 5,500 children, 310 teachers, government officials, and community leaders across Zanzibar. In delivering these outcomes, the Project Officer will ensure alignment with MECP’s mission, core values, and commitment to pluralism and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate project activities, trainings, meetings, and field implementation
Facilitate the provision of pre-primary teachers’ preservice diploma training
Develop and provide pre-primary teachers’ in-service trainings
Work closely and support schools, teachers, communities, and government partners
Coordinate and conduct monitoring visits and prepare progress reports
Support community engagement and stakeholder coordination
Ensure proper documentation and timely activity delivery
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree in education, Early Childhood Development, Community Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field. (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
Minimum 3 years relevant experience in project implementation, preferably in education or NGO sector.
Strong understanding of Zanzibar education system and CBC reforms is an advantage.
Experience working with communities, schools, and government institutions.
Knowledge of monitoring and reporting systems.
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent report writing skills in English and Kiswahili.
Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email).
Ability to travel within Zanzibar
Core competencies
High integrity and professionalism
Strong planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and within teams
Results-oriented and problem-solving mindset
Good relationship management skills
Commitment to child rights, inclusion, gender equality, Equity and Safeguarding
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“AKF/MECP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment”
Sector
Social Development
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