2021-12-12

Education Assistant Somalia – Galkacyo, Somalia

Galkacyo, Somalia
Posted on December 12, 2021

NRC

Education Assistant Somalia – Galkacyo, Somalia

Education Assistant Somalia Galkacyo

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;

Adhere to NRC policies, included child safeguarding, PSEA policy, tools, handbooks ,guidelines Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action

Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documents

Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities;

Assist the Project Officer in the education project planning and implementation Plan and timely distribute scholastic materials to the target schools

Work with the Education team, MOE & communities to identify target communities, schools and YET centers to be supported or withdrew based on the assessment of need in the project operational areas

Organize and lead the mobilization and sensitization campaigns of the target communities

Work with the district education authorities, head teachers, Community Education Committees (CECs) on the enrolment and effective learning of the pupil to the respective education programme in accordance with NRC standards and criteria.

Strengthen capacity of communities to identify and address barriers to quality education for the Vulnerable Children Assist the local education authorities in the recruitment of ABE teachers in accordance with the ABE

implementation guideline and regularly update teachers’ payroll for the incentive payment

Train, coach CECs, head teachers, and the teachers in the development of School Improvement Plans in collaboration with regional and district education officers.

Ensure that education program is implemented in close coordination with MOE and other actors of education projects

Collaborate with other NRC Core competency program activities for synergy in the implementation of project activities.

Participate and contribute as necessary towards the Emergency response as and when necessary Ensure strict compliance with NRC policies, procedures and relevant donor regulations.

Ensure visibility of NRC and donors in the course of the implementation

Supervise regularly the teaching and the learning process in all supported schools

Document and share constraints, challenges, gaps, needs, best practice and lessons learnt

Ensure quality and relevant data is collected as required using NRC M&E procedures and tools

Identify operational/technical and management problems arising during the implementation of the project activities to the project officer

Education project assistant will be responsible to organize and prepare monthly education in emergency working group coordination meeting in Galka’yo district

Leading and conducts Inter cluster education need assessment in Galka’yo north.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study.

At least 1 year of proven experience in education program implementation in INGOs or UN agencies

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

Good knowledge of English language in both written and verbal

Experience in teaching or training or vocational skills training program Good written and oral communication skills in English and Somali;

Understanding of Somali culture, geography and politics

Understanding of context and issues in Puntland Education Sector Excellent computer skills, including word, excel and databases; Capacity to organize and facilitate trainings;

Team-player and ability to work independently

Ability to manage time effectively and priorities work to meet deadlines

Demonstrate passion and commitment for changing people’s lives;

Must be creative, innovative and inquisitive; Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills;

Familiarity with INEE Minimum Standards and Inclusive Education Guidelines; Familiarity with Humanitarian Principles;

Willing to travel regularly to remote areas

What We Offer:

Contract period: 9months, with possibility of extension

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

Duty station: Galkacyo

Travel: some

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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