Job Description
- Roles and Responsibilities
The Education Officer supports NRC's Education in Host program, working closely with 4-5 formal schools to implement program activities, build school capacity, and ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. This position involves coordination with school staff, quality monitoring, training, and supervising volunteers.
Generic Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, and guidelines.
- Implement delegated project portfolio according to action plans.
- Prepare and submit status reports as required.
- Organize and maintain project documentation.
- Ensure projects effectively target beneficiaries most in need of protection, exploring innovative support methods.
- Advocate for the rights of refugees, aligning with NRC's advocacy strategy.
- Promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and principles within NRC and among beneficiaries.
Specific Responsibilities
- Program Implementation: Lead the implementation of NRC's Education in Host programs (Safe and Inclusive Schools, Learning Support Services, and Better Learning Program) within 4-5 schools.
- Capacity Building: Provide training and support to school management and staff, including teaching and non-teaching personnel, to foster effective program execution.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with school committees and parents, ensuring active community participation and support.
- Quality Control: Oversee and validate self-reported activities from school management, submitting accurate reports to project management and IM Officer.
- Tool Development and Revision: Contribute to the revision of existing program tools/manuals and support the development of new resources based on lessons learned.
- Volunteer Oversight: Supervise 4-5 volunteers across schools, ensuring they effectively monitor student attendance, facilitate activities, engage parents, manage distribution of materials, and maintain positive relationships between NRC and school administration.
Critical Interfaces:
The Education Officer will work closely with the following stakeholders and departments to ensure cohesive program implementation:
- Project Team: Collaborate with Project Officers, Team Leader, Project Manager, Education Specialist for cohesive program delivery and other core competencies where appropriate.
- Communication Staff: Coordinate with communications for program updates and success stories.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Work with M&E teams for reporting, feedback collection, and analysis.
Scale and Scope of Position:
- Staff: None directly managed
- Volunteers: Supervision of 4-5 volunteers
- Stakeholders: School management teams at 4-5 schools
- Compliance: Ensure program adherence to NRC and donor regulations, as well as compliance with national laws.
Competencies
Professional Competencies
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a humanitarian/recovery-focused education role.
- Experience in host community education settings.
- Proven experience in training and excellent communication skills.
- Documented success in similar roles and responsibilities.
- Good command of English language spoken and written.
