Program Background

EduKAiT is the main platform for the Australian Government’s support to the Kiribati Education sector, specifically the Government of Kiribati and Ministry of Education (MoE), as it implements its Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2024-27). 

The program will be implemented in two five-year phases over 10 years. Phase 1 includes an emphasis on Literacy and Language for School Years 1-3, and gender and increased English proficiency for School Years 7–9 and address the high Year 9 dropout rate for boys.

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The Role
This position has two distinct roles:

Secretariat support for CEDAK and GEDSI support for our large Gender and Disability Inclusion project. Combined they create a full-time position.

The CEDAK Secretariat Officer plays an important role in supporting CEDAK and Mission schools’ active participation in the EduKAiT program. The role will be directed by the needs of CEDAK, and performance managed by EduKAiT.

The GEDSI Support Officer plays an important role in supporting key activities identified by the EduKAiT GEDSI Coordinator and the EduKAiT international Disability and Gender Advisers. Activities will involve liaison with the Ministry of Education, other government ministries and organisations such as Te Toa Matoa. 

Key activities, weekly planning and performance will be managed by the EduKAiT GEDSI Coordinator and supported, as relevant, by the EduKAiT Disability and Gender Advisers.

Responsibilities to support CEDAK include:

• Secretariat services for meetings
• Database management

Responsibilities will focus on supporting both targeted and mainstreamed GEDSI activities and will include but not be limited to:

• Data collection and management
• Relationships and Engagement
• Workshops Events and Administration

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:  https://rb.gy/kf6n0j

About You

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role, demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines, work collaboratively and effectively, have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team, whilst also being able to work independently.

Qualification required:

• A relevant post-secondary school qualification such as bachelor’s degree or relevant diploma.
• Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and general word processing skills.
• Writing clear and easy to read reports in English.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Confidence and ability to engage with a range of people including school leaders, teachers, community organisations, children and people with a range of disabilities.
• Data collection, data base management and data analysis skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• All other duties as outlined in the Terms of Reference.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 20 September 2024 at 11.59PM (GMT +12) Kiribati time

 

Questions regarding this position should be sent to: Ioran.Teeta@kieip.org  

 

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.