Overview

NRC is looking for Education Officer base at Mtendeli

The purpose of the officer position is the day-to-day implementation of Education projects.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Ensure that the Education department has up to date, accurate data and analyse such data appropriately to the needs of the department
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Implement delegated Education project portfolio according to plan of action (according to strategy, proposals, budgets, plans and donor requirements)
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Coordinate with relevant partners within the Education sector and represent NRC at relevant meetings
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Provide expertise within the Teacher Training program, by defining training contents, coordination with partners, delivering of training, and monitoring and evaluation;
Contribute to comprehensive education assessment for potential new education activities or in new locations;
Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
Ensure that procurement and distribution of education materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Supervise, train and develop field teams
Use collected data effectively to continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of all NRC Educational activities
Develop plans for improved education activities on the basis of previous evaluations

Qualifications

A relevant University degree in Education, Social Science, or related subject will be considered.
At least 3 years’ experience in working in NGO field including solid knowledge of humanitarian principles and standards.
Experience in delivering training and awareness-raising education programs in humanitarian/recovery contexts.
Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Participate actively in supervisory and appraisal process
Maintain confidentiality at all times

Personal qualities

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Handling an insecure environment
Work with courtesy, sensitivity, tact, and flexibility
Maintain confidentiality at all times

We can offer

Duty station: Mtendeli
The contract period is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kibondo

Application deadline: 01 September, 2020

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