Duties and Responsibilities

The Education Officer will lead the implementation of Education project activities at zonal and Woreda level. 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 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 logframe 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.

• Conduct a survey about 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.

Job Requirement

• 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)

• 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: 

• 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

Behavioural 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

Required Skills

• Action planning

• Analytical skills

• Communication

• Educational platforms (software like Elearn)

Desired Skills

• Educational platforms (software like Elearn)

How to Apply

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Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply!