County Education Officer (Education for All South Sudan)

About the role

The County Education Officer will be seconded to the County Education Office in Aweil East or Aweil South, acting as a key technical and operational link between county education authorities, schools, communities and the EFASS project team. The role supports decentralized education system strengthening, planning, monitoring, financial accountability and data use to improve access to quality education for vulnerable children, especially girls.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a seconded technical resource within the County Education Office, linking education authorities, schools, communities and EFASS teams to ensure effective implementation and coordination.
• Support county‑level education planning, implementation oversight, school governance, financial accountability and data management to strengthen local ownership of education interventions.
• Provide on‑the‑job coaching to County Education Department staff and Payam Education Supervisors on school supervision, lesson observation and quality improvement.
• Facilitate transparent financial practices for school grants and learner support, coordinating with PFM specialists and cash‑transfer teams.
• Encourage regular uploading and review of enrolment and attendance data through systems such as SSSAMS, and use data for planning and follow‑up.
• Conduct regular school visits to monitor implementation, verify progress, identify bottlenecks and provide troubleshooting support.