Programs Management:

• Coordination and integration of sport and education program aspects of the project site
• Creation of education programs: themes, teaching strategies, and implementation – according to Skateistan’s values and mission (ensure activities are creative and fun)
• Organize workshops and training, for both students and staff, related to education & sport:
  • Oversee internal training on educational best practices
• Adapting curriculum and instruction to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities, whether they be physical, developmental, emotional or behavioral.
• Communicate and develop professional relationships with other local organizations
• Manage incoming and outgoing e-mails and the related correspondence
• Create policies related to programs as required

• Manage programs budget including procuring supplies for all programs materials

• Organization all programs-related documents on the appropriate shared folder and updating regularly
• Accountable for semester’s lesson plans and structured sport curriculum
• Accountable for scheduling of teachers and volunteers 
• Oversight of student administration and registration, both paper and electronic
• Accountable for organization and maintenance of education supplies and classroom needs, as well as keeping an inventory of materials and tools
• Lead team to achieve 50% program participation from girls, and 20% of total student participation from disabled youth
• Teach one session per week
• Administering family visits and outreach on a regular basis, maintaining contact between Skateistan and the students
• Available at all times during the school day to provide student assistance
• Contact students and families when classes are suspended or canceled
• Work with Programs Manager to determine student enrollment and recruitment needs of new students
• Head of student recruitment; visiting schools, partners, and maintaining contact with these institutions 
• Enrollment of all Back to School students into public schools
• Follow-up with graduated students as needed for the organization's ongoing data collection

Programs Monitoring & Reporting:

• Overall planning and monitoring of sport and education curriculum
• Monitor and assess quality control of programs
• Monitor and evaluate students’ learning achievements 
• Follow-up with absent students for re-enrolment
• Capture program sessions in coordination with media department
• Advise on content such as: new classes, student quotes, liaison with media department  
• Prepare and maintain the educator supervision and class monitoring
• Write and collaborate on weekly, monthly and quarterly activity reports with Program Manager and Country Manager 
• Oversee and update secure and accurate participant data entry and record keeping as needed
• Attend MEL and Salesforce trainings and keep keep MEL/Salesforce database up to date
• Create and deliver reports on program process and final result for individual educational activities, as requested, including student statistics and analysis on effectiveness and challenges

Training:

• Training of other staff/volunteers, especially local, in teaching methods and other skills so they can take on more responsibilities 

• Accountable for organizations of weekly Education Department meetings; preparation of summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues.

• Accountable for ensuring creative, skateboarding or sports workshops at least once per week for staff/volunteers
   

*The Programs Officer will also be responsible to perform any reasonable task asked by Skateistan management

Skills Required:

Minimum professional and academic qualifications 

• Bachelor degree in the field of education, child psychology, or other relevant subject

Minimum years of experience

• At least 2 years experience in teaching/training field 
• 1 year experience in a management position

Competencies and Knowledge 

• Creativity
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Computer skills including e-mail, computer skills using G Suite, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) with database skills a plus
• Organized and self-motivated and committed to lifelong learning
• Fluency, both written and spoken, in English and local language at the professional level
• Sound knowledge of educational theories
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail
• Mediation skills include: including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours
• Online researching skills
• Basic multimedia skills