Details of Government Primary School (GPS) Education Officer
About the institution
| Name | Pharo Foundation |
| City | Barbara |
| Job Requirement | Job description Government Primary
School (GPS) Education Officer Hargeisa, Somaliland Overview Pharo Foundation is a Foundation established and funded by
Pharo Management, an emerging markets hedge fund. It is a mission-driven,
impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic
development programmes around three central missions. We have over 700
employees spread across Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somaliland and London. We
operate through two main divisions: Pharo Development - Focuses on fostering long term
socio-economic development by educating the
next generation, addressing water scarcity, and unlocking economic productivity
in the countries we operate. Pharo Ventures - A permanent capital fund that provides patient
capital and takes a long-term investment approach. Our goal is to de-risk
opportunities, attract additional capital, and accelerate economic
transformation in the markets where we operate. Our Missions Education: Our mission is to ensure that all students
have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and
become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world. Water: Our mission is to ensure that people and communities
across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water. Productivity: Our mission is to eliminate health,
financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working
people Pharo Foundation’s education mission is implemented through
the Pharo-brand schools, ranging from kindergarten, to primary and secondary.
The Foundation operates four Pharo schools in Somaliland, Vocational Training
Centre, Pharo Kindergarten, Pharo Primary, and Pharo Secondary Boarding school
in Sheikh district. Our school includes both international and national curricula,
enhancing the educational experience through a variety of innovative
approaches. These include engaging reading materials, cutting-edge
technology-driven learning methods, and advanced educational tools. We take
pride in our well-equipped instructional spaces tailored for dynamic learning,
ongoing assessment, mentorship, and age-appropriate resources like libraries,
laboratories, ICT facilities, and pedagogical centers. We firmly uphold the
significance of academic excellence in nurturing students, facilitating their
seamless transition into adulthood, and paving the way for occupational and
economic success. Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled
Government Primary School (GPS) Education Officer to play a key role in the
implementation of the Government Primary School Programme. The ideal applicant
will have a strong background in education, with experience in collecting and
managing field data, conducting school assessments, and performing classroom
observations. The applicant should possess excellent research and reporting
abilities, with a focus on analysing student data and dropout trends. Strong
leadership skills are essential for leading training, supporting exam
standardisation and liaising with government stakeholders to ensure the smooth
execution of the programme. The successful candidate will be passionate about
improving primary education and have the skills to make a tangible impact. Key Relationships Role: Government Primary School (GPS) Education Officer Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland Reporting to: Government Primary School Programme
Coordinator Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year) Functional relationships: Education Team, Government
Officials, Pharo Supported Public Schools. Duties and Responsibilities Programme Assessments • Lead Assessments:
Take charge of both internal and external assessments (e.g., International
General Reading Assessment/International General Math Assessment), ensuring
they are conducted fairly and effectively. • Evaluate
Effectiveness: Assess the impact of educational initiatives on student learning
outcomes through comprehensive data analysis. • Continuous
Assessment: Implement formative, summative, and continuous assessments to
evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement. • Data Monitoring:
Regularly monitor and evaluate student performance data to inform instructional
practices and curriculum adjustments. Capacity Building • Content
Development: Design and develop training materials that are relevant, engaging,
and tailored to the needs of educators. • Training
Effectiveness: Conduct evaluations to measure the effectiveness of training
sessions and their impact on teaching practices. • Professional
Development: Organise and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions
to enhance teachers' skills and knowledge. • Feedback
Mechanism: Create a system for gathering feedback from participants to
continuously improve training programs. Student Data and Dropout Analysis • Data Collection:
Gather and analyse data on student enrolment, retention, and dropout rates,
with a specific focus on kindergarten returnees. • Dropout Reasons:
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to understand the reasons behind
student dropouts and develop strategies to mitigate them. • Reporting:
Prepare reports and presentations summarising findings, trends, and
recommendations for stakeholders. Classroom Observations • Observation
Techniques: Conduct both formal and informal classroom observations to assess
teaching practices and student engagement. • Feedback
Provision: Provide one-on-one feedback to teachers and principals, highlighting
areas of strength and opportunities for growth. • Follow-Up
Support: Offer ongoing support and resources to help educators implement
feedback and improve instructional strategies. Exam Standardisations • Standardised Exam
Development: Collaborate with teachers and principals to develop and implement
standardised exams that align with curricular goals and learning outcomes. • Compatibility
Assurance: Ensure that standardised exams are compatible across all schools,
promoting fairness and consistency in student assessment. • Training on Exam
Practices: Provide training to educators on best practices for administering
standardised exams and interpreting results. Stakeholder
Engagement: • Act as a liaison
with government stakeholders to ensure smooth programme implementation. Reporting and Team Collaboration: • Draft and submit
monthly reports to the GPS Programme Coordinator. • Ensure all data
and reports are accurate, timely, and well-documented. • Work closely with
the GPS Programme Coordinator and other team members to achieve programme
objectives. • Set a positive
example for junior team members and provide guidance as needed. Skills and
qualifications Qualifications and
Requirements • Bachelor's Degree
in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences and/or related field. • Minimum three (3)
years of experience with an international NGO/UN/ Local NGO & Government in
Somaliland in implementing educational programmes. • General knowledge
of the Somaliland education sector. • Strong technical
skills and proficiency in data collection and management platforms (e.g., KoBo
Collect, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms, NVIVO ). Personal attributes • Highly motivated
and self-driven. • Excellent
research and analytical skills. • Good time
management and organisational abilities. • Critical thinker
with strong problem-solving skills. • Team player with
the ability to follow leadership and set a good example for junior members. • Excellent report
writing and good presentation skills. How to apply • We will review
completed applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding
candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the
deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early
as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will
only contact shortlisted candidates.
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| Member Since | Feb 12,2025 |
| Last Worked | May 26,2025 |
| Open Job By Pharo Foundation | 4 |
Job Requirement
Job description
Government Primary
School (GPS) Education Officer
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Overview
Pharo Foundation is a Foundation established and funded by
Pharo Management, an emerging markets hedge fund. It is a mission-driven,
impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic
development programmes around three central missions. We have over 700
employees spread across Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somaliland and London. We
operate through two main divisions:
Pharo Development - Focuses on fostering long term
socio-economic development by educating the
next generation, addressing water scarcity, and unlocking economic productivity
in the countries we operate.
Pharo Ventures - A permanent capital fund that provides patient
capital and takes a long-term investment approach. Our goal is to de-risk
opportunities, attract additional capital, and accelerate economic
transformation in the markets where we operate.
Our Missions
Education: Our mission is to ensure that all students
have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and
become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.
Water: Our mission is to ensure that people and communities
across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.
Productivity: Our mission is to eliminate health,
financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working
people
Pharo Foundation’s education mission is implemented through
the Pharo-brand schools, ranging from kindergarten, to primary and secondary.
The Foundation operates four Pharo schools in Somaliland, Vocational Training
Centre, Pharo Kindergarten, Pharo Primary, and Pharo Secondary Boarding school
in Sheikh district.
Our school includes both international and national curricula,
enhancing the educational experience through a variety of innovative
approaches. These include engaging reading materials, cutting-edge
technology-driven learning methods, and advanced educational tools. We take
pride in our well-equipped instructional spaces tailored for dynamic learning,
ongoing assessment, mentorship, and age-appropriate resources like libraries,
laboratories, ICT facilities, and pedagogical centers. We firmly uphold the
significance of academic excellence in nurturing students, facilitating their
seamless transition into adulthood, and paving the way for occupational and
economic success.
Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled
Government Primary School (GPS) Education Officer to play a key role in the
implementation of the Government Primary School Programme. The ideal applicant
will have a strong background in education, with experience in collecting and
managing field data, conducting school assessments, and performing classroom
observations. The applicant should possess excellent research and reporting
abilities, with a focus on analysing student data and dropout trends. Strong
leadership skills are essential for leading training, supporting exam
standardisation and liaising with government stakeholders to ensure the smooth
execution of the programme. The successful candidate will be passionate about
improving primary education and have the skills to make a tangible impact.
Key Relationships
Role: Government Primary School (GPS) Education Officer
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Reporting to: Government Primary School Programme
Coordinator
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year)
Functional relationships: Education Team, Government
Officials, Pharo Supported Public Schools.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Assessments
• Lead Assessments:
Take charge of both internal and external assessments (e.g., International
General Reading Assessment/International General Math Assessment), ensuring
they are conducted fairly and effectively.
• Evaluate
Effectiveness: Assess the impact of educational initiatives on student learning
outcomes through comprehensive data analysis.
• Continuous
Assessment: Implement formative, summative, and continuous assessments to
evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Data Monitoring:
Regularly monitor and evaluate student performance data to inform instructional
practices and curriculum adjustments.
Capacity Building
• Content
Development: Design and develop training materials that are relevant, engaging,
and tailored to the needs of educators.
• Training
Effectiveness: Conduct evaluations to measure the effectiveness of training
sessions and their impact on teaching practices.
• Professional
Development: Organise and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions
to enhance teachers' skills and knowledge.
• Feedback
Mechanism: Create a system for gathering feedback from participants to
continuously improve training programs.
Student Data and Dropout Analysis
• Data Collection:
Gather and analyse data on student enrolment, retention, and dropout rates,
with a specific focus on kindergarten returnees.
• Dropout Reasons:
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to understand the reasons behind
student dropouts and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Reporting:
Prepare reports and presentations summarising findings, trends, and
recommendations for stakeholders.
Classroom Observations
• Observation
Techniques: Conduct both formal and informal classroom observations to assess
teaching practices and student engagement.
• Feedback
Provision: Provide one-on-one feedback to teachers and principals, highlighting
areas of strength and opportunities for growth.
• Follow-Up
Support: Offer ongoing support and resources to help educators implement
feedback and improve instructional strategies.
Exam Standardisations
• Standardised Exam
Development: Collaborate with teachers and principals to develop and implement
standardised exams that align with curricular goals and learning outcomes.
• Compatibility
Assurance: Ensure that standardised exams are compatible across all schools,
promoting fairness and consistency in student assessment.
• Training on Exam
Practices: Provide training to educators on best practices for administering
standardised exams and interpreting results.
Stakeholder
Engagement:
• Act as a liaison
with government stakeholders to ensure smooth programme implementation.
Reporting and Team Collaboration:
• Draft and submit
monthly reports to the GPS Programme Coordinator.
• Ensure all data
and reports are accurate, timely, and well-documented.
• Work closely with
the GPS Programme Coordinator and other team members to achieve programme
objectives.
• Set a positive
example for junior team members and provide guidance as needed.
Skills and
qualifications
Qualifications and
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences and/or related field.
• Minimum three (3)
years of experience with an international NGO/UN/ Local NGO & Government in
Somaliland in implementing educational programmes.
• General knowledge
of the Somaliland education sector.
• Strong technical
skills and proficiency in data collection and management platforms (e.g., KoBo
Collect, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms, NVIVO ).
Personal attributes
• Highly motivated
and self-driven.
• Excellent
research and analytical skills.
• Good time
management and organisational abilities.
• Critical thinker
with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player with
the ability to follow leadership and set a good example for junior members.
• Excellent report
writing and good presentation skills.
How to apply
• We will review
completed applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding
candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the
deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early
as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will
only contact shortlisted candidates.