2021-12-13

Education Officer – Galkacyo, Somalia

Galkacyo, Somalia
Posted on December 13, 2021

NRC

Education Officer – Galkacyo, Somalia

Education Officer 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;

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

Implement delegated Education project portfolio according to plan of action 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 Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific Responsibilities;

Participate in the expansion, development, coordination and management of NRC’s Education projects in the designated region

Break down the annual work plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly plans

Monitor, evaluate and ensure that the project activities are consistent with plans and budget lines and NRC’s policy and standards

Ensure timely procurement, development and distribution of training modules, educational materials, and equipment;

Coordinate assessments, progress tracking, sensitization / mobilization and follow-up salient issues Ensure effective distribution and monitoring of school learning materials

Actively support the capacity building of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Community Education Committees (CECs), Head Teachers, Teachers, Parents, Community Leaders and Merchants

Promote, advocate for and implement community mobilization on the Right to Education for All (EFA), gender equal opportunities and rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs)

Supervise, train and appraise the Education Project Assistants.

Qualifications:

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

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience with at least 2 years with a humanitarian program.

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

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)

Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity

Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts Flexible and creative

Strong organizational and logistical skills

Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions

Excellent computer skills

Good English both written and verbal

What We Offer:

Contract period: 6months, 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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