2021-12-13

Education Coordinator – Puntland, Somalia

Puntland, Somalia
Posted on December 13, 2021

NRC

Education Coordinator – Puntland, Somalia

Education Coordinator Somalia Puntland

Apply Before: 12/26/2021, 04:00 PM

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

Generic Responsibilities;

Line management of Education project field staff

Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Contribute to Education strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps

Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Education projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality

Provide regular progress reports to AM

Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities

Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills

Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific Responsibilities;

In close collaboration with the Area Manager and with technical support of the Education Technical Specialist, expand, develop, manage and implement the NRC’s Education projects in Puntland and all IDP camps and relevant villages according to strategy, proposals and plans.

Manage and monitor project finance and budget; maintain strong control on budgets ensuring spending within available resources and in compliance with donor and NRC grant management guidelines

Develop proposals for maintenance and expansion of education project. This includes taking lead and participates in actual Education and YEP design, inception and implementation.

Ensure the quality, direction and consistency of ABE and YEP.

In close collaboration with M&E Officer, ensures that lessons learnt and success stories from the programme are effectively documented and shared.

Liaise with field education authorities and stake holders to ensure effective coordination, implementation, and monitoring of education programme.

Represent NRC education in cluster and other education related meetings in the region and in the field

Ensure that detailed annual work plans and budget for all ABE and YEP activities are prepared in a coordinated and timely manner.

Actively promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and be protection and advocacy oriented. Any other assigned task relevant to the position as requested by the Area Manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum of B.Sc./BA degree in Educational planning and management, Educational leadership and any other related field.

Minimum of 4 years of professional experiences in areas of Educational leadership and any other related jobs with humanitarian /development NGO’s

Experience from working as an Education Project Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

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

Knowledge of both Somalia and English language

Understanding of various donors’ requirement

Ability to work under pressure and in harsh environment Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity

Understanding of Puntland education policies including alternative basic education for out of school children

What We Offer:

Contract period: 7months, with possibility of extension

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Garowe

Travel: 30%

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Additional Information:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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