Education Officer Ethiopia Maitsebri at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Position: Education Officer Ethiopia Maitsebri

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Shire, Tigray Region - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 days ago

Deadline: July, 17/2024 (9 days left)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Education Officer will lead the implementation of Education project activities at the zonal and Woreda levels. She/he will work closely with the Regional Education Bureau and Woreda Education Office, cluster supervisors, and school directors. She/he will closely work with the Education Project Coordinator in developing and implementing a project detailed implementation plan and making necessary project amendments.

Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of projects/activities and build the capacity of teachers to apply learning methodologies in targeted schools.
• Strengthen coordination between IDPs, host communities, and government structures through oversight of the educational systems and coordination mechanisms.
• Work with the Education Project Coordinator to develop innovative approaches and develop research products on key areas of the host community and IDP education to support advocacy.
• Ensure integration of other NRC Core Competency programs with education programs/projects.
• Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team and support or implement necessary M&E activities to measure progress against log frame indicators.
• Provide feedback and share lessons learned from project implementation and financial reports.
• Monitor and systematically document project results jointly with partners and stakeholders.
• Represent NRC Education as necessary at Zonal and Woreda level education cluster meetings on areas related to the project and upon delegation.
• In cooperation with the Education Project Coordinator, ensure proper documentation of project experiences and lessons learned, best practices, and achievements
• Work closely with project partners to effective and timely implementation of the programming.

Specific Responsibilities

• Report to the Education Coordinator on all activities related to the education projects and other appropriate duties assigned by the Coordinator.
• Work with local education actors in all NRC intervention Zones and support all planned Education in Emergencies (EiE) activities within the portfolio.
• Travel to project sites to follow up on project activities, provide support on the ground, and assess new and ongoing needs.
• Establish a smooth relationship with stakeholders including government and community structures to ensure effective coordination and support is directed to service delivery.
• Deliver school-based mentoring and coaching for outcome-based assessment for learning in targeted schools.
• Survey community views on the standard and quality of schools as well as community participation in the relevant planning and service delivery process of the education projects.
• Prepare timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports or ad hoc progress reports in compliance with internal NRC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Ensure close cooperation with the other Education project staff, ensuring staff are clear on the work plan, priorities, and weekly schedules.
• In consultation and coordination with the Education Project Coordinator and Communications and Campaigns team, support the development of child protection and education-related communication materials and briefs as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• 3 years experience in humanitarian response within the education sector
• Demonstration of the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and develop consensus and joint working
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Context-related skills, knowledge, and experience:

• University degree in either Education, Educational Leadership and Management, Curriculum Development, Teaching, or a closely related field in the Social Sciences (significant experience in lieu will be considered)
• Previous experience from working in complex contexts and far to reach areas
• Understanding of education challenges within the context
• Fluent in Tigrigna, both written and verbal

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results
• Building relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Communicating with impact and respect