The Education Project Team Leader is responsible for the implementation of education project activities at refugee Camps and across all NRC project sites in Benishangul Gumuz Region (Metekel, Kamashi , Assosa) and Awi zone in the Amhara region.

Generic responsibilities

• Coordinate refugee and hosting community education activities according to NRC Global and Ethiopia county strategy plans and Projects

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements

• Support and guide Education Project Officers, Education Project Assistants to Involve in the proper implementation of Project activities (Youth education and training, Accelerated education programme, and education in an emergency)

• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly, and quarterly implementation plans

• Coordinate with monitoring agencies (ARRA and UNHCR) for the refugee education projects and government agencies and relevant partners on the education in emergency projects,

 Specific responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of programme intervention.

• Initiate and lead need assessments and contribute to the development of project proposals to ensure the implementation of NRC’s strategy and objectives at the area office level,

• Plan and conduct periodic monitoring of youth education and training programme centers at refugee camps, and education in the emergency programmes and provide technical support to ensure that the Education strategy and quality standards are being followed,

• In consultation with the education Coordinator, identifying the training needs of the education team in the area office and its timely application,

• Collecting and compiling monthly reports from education officers and education project assistants, and share with PC,

• Supervises and directly monitors the education programme implementation in line with global and country strategic plans,

Job Requirements

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. Details about NRC’s competencies are to be found in the Competency Framework.

Professional competencies

These skills, knowledge, and experience are important for effective performance.

 Generic professional competencies for this position:

• A minimum BA degree in education, preferably in Pedagogical science, Educational Psychology, Educational Planning, and Management, or related   

• 4 years’ experience working as a Project Officer/Team leader in the education sector/skill training programme, and humanitarian/recovery context

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Knowledge about own skills/profile

• Fluency in English, Amharic, and other local languages

Context-related skills; knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Knowledge of the context in Benishangul Gumuz Refugee and IDP/returnee context

• Knowledge of the local language which is an asset  

• Experience in general education, Education in an emergency, vocational skills pieces of training, and income generation-related support with start-up packages is an advantage

 Behavioral competencies

These personal qualities influence how successful people are in their job.

• Handling insecure environments

• Planning and delivering results

• Working with people

• Analyzing

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Coping with change

How to Apply

Register using THIS LINK (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by January 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.