The Education Officer–PlayMatters 3.0 (PM3.0) will support partners in implementation of the project activities. The role will support partners in planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation. The Education Officer will provide first-line technical support to local implementing partners and field teams, support routine monitoring, data collection, and reporting, and ensure regular follow-up to maintain implementation quality and accountability. S/he will actively engage with local implementing partners, sub-national stakeholders and represent PlayMatters in grassroot coordination forums to ensure alignment with government systems and sector priorities. Working within a systems-strengthening approach, the role will contribute to reinforcing existing teacher development structures and coordination mechanisms, while supporting adaptive programming through feedback, learning, and collaboration with WCH technical, RMEAL, and operations teams
The Education Officer reports to the Dedsignated Local Partner Focal Point and in charge of supporting partners in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of PlayMatters 3.0 intervention in South Sudan.
Education Officers (4)
South Sudan - Juba office
Full-time
Fixed-term
Your mission
Your profile
Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Support
- Work closely with local partners and capacity building Officer to deliver CPD structures, Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs), and local education authorities to support ongoing teacher professional development.
- Provide support to local partners through on-site coaching, demonstrations, and follow-up support to teachers, school leaders, and school management committees.
- Support partners to facilitate and monitor the application of Learning through Play (LtP) approaches in classroom practice and school routines
- Support partners in project activities implementatio
- Support local partners in the day-to-day implementation of PlayMatters 3.0 activities at school and community levels, ensuring alignment with workplans, timelines, and quality standards.
- Support parters in coordination and schedule activities in collaboration with County/Payam education authorities, schools, and community structures
- Assist partners in organising and delivering teacher training, mentorship sessions, CPD activities, and community engagement initiatives, ensuring adherence to Learning through Play (LtP) approaches and guidance.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits with local partners to assess implementation quality, progress, and adherence to standards.
- Support partners to collect, verify, and submit accurate and timely data in line with RMEAL systems and tools.
- Provide feedback to local partners in order to support teachers, learners, and communities to inform adaptive programming.
- Maintain regular coordination with local partners, local education authorities, schools, TTIs, and implementing partners.
- Support partners in County/Payam-level coordination meetings and relevant forums, representing PlayMatters as required.
- Support partners in alignment of project activities with existing education systems, structures, and sector priorities.
- Strengthening collaboration with local partners, schools, communities, government actors, and national partners.
- Support partners in preparation and submission of activity plans, procurement requests, budget inputs, and implementation schedules.
- Generate and follow up payment of partners cash requests and logistical needs to ensure timely implementation.
- Ensure compliance with WCA policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards, including proper documentation and reporting.
- Support partners to maintain organized and up-to-date project files and records.
How to Apply
• Degree from an accredited university in Education, Teacher Education, Social Science, or other relevant field of study.
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ relevant experience in education programming preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.• Experience supporting teacher training, continuous professional development (CPD), or school-based education activities.
• Basic understanding of education systems in South Sudan, including roles of County/Payam education structures and coordination mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to work with communities, teachers, and local stakeholders in diverse and resource-constrained settings.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations.
- Fluency in English and location local language is required
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/
Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: JEDI.team@warchild.net
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/
Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: JEDI.team@warchild.net