UWS is an award-winning global organization bringing community-centric education models to the world's most remote populations. Since 2008, we've built and developed 310 schools, trained over 1,300 teachers, and provided over 60,000 children across Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Nepal with a quality education. Shifting focus from delivering change in the short term to empowering change for the long term, we go beyond educating the future, to changing it.
Our vision is Zero Education Poverty.
UWS was founded in Cambodia in 2008 and currently operates 96s schools across seven provinces, Rattanakiri, Steung Treng, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Koh Kong, Oddar Meanchey, and Preah Vihear. UWS Cambodia contributes to strengthening primary education systems through working with national and local governments to improve quality and inclusive primary education and facilities for children in remote areas. To date, UWS has reached over 11,000 students, built capacity in 140 primary schools, and 44 schools were completed transitioned to national education systems.
Department: Education Program
Location / Duty Station: Koh Kong Province with frequent travel (up to 50%) to school projects in remote communities
Role Purpose / Summary
The Senior Education officer will lead and support Education Officers to effectively implement project activities in line with the work plan, targets and budget of project activities including implementation of school transition, capacity building and community engagement workshops in their territory. He/She will responsible to the overall engagement and coordination works at the district level through networking and working closely with district education officer, commune leaders, NGOs partners, private sector partners to effectively coordinate and collaborate to sustain school functioning.
This role involves ensuring the effective delivery of curriculum, supporting teachers through training and professional development, and fostering community engagement to enhance educational outcomes. The Senior Education Officer works closely with local authorities, community groups, and other stakeholders to create a sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality educational environment. Their efforts contribute to bridging educational gaps, promoting gender equality, and empowering communities through education
Reports To Program Coordinator
Type of Contract Full – Time with Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC)
Working Hours 40 hours per week
Remuneration Negotiable according to qualification and experiences
Benefits
RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES
UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check (or country-equivalent background check) as a condition of employment.
UWS is an equal opportunity employer and commits to treating all applicants fairly. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter & CV of no more than 5 pages and submit before the closing date. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two references, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.
Applications should be made via email provided in the contact details. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
All successful candidates must satisfactorily complete a 3-month probation period.
