Job Purpose:
This position reports to the Project Manager, consults with the field team, and interacts with other professionals and organizations working in the rural/sub-urban education sector. This position liaises with the school staff and collaborates with the DIL departments and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
The Field Academic coordinator should be familiar with rural area primary education system and issues; have experience launching new initiatives; be comfortable with technology and communication tools; be flexible in adapting approaches to local conditions; and be able to articulate project objectives.
Experience and Skills
Education, qualification, skills and experience :
Education :
Experience:
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, presentation and verbal/written communication skills in English and Urdu
Organizational and Other Skills: Excellent time, project management and related organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple and competing demands. Basic knowledge of budgets and budget management.
General: Highly motivated and versatile, with the ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, participate as an effective team member, demonstrate cooperative behaviour with co-workers and supervisors at all times, and follow through on assigned tasks to completion. Ability to multi-task and work in cross-functional, multicultural settings with all levels of an organization and with diverse external partners.
DIL Core Values and Commitments;
DIL is committed to ensuring that DIL staff is suitable to work with children and have the knowledge s/he needs to uphold and abide by the DIL’s Child Protection Policy.