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| Education Coordinator (Afghan Nationals Only) | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Education, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-02-14 | Close Date | 2022-02-23 |
| Vacancy No | VA-2022-060 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 31-Dec-2022 |
| Education | University degree in Education/Management/Development. Master is an asset | Experience | 3-4 years’ relevant experience in implementation of education or similar projects in a humanitarian/recovery context |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on NRC Salary Scale |
About Company
About Norwegian Refugee Council: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. Purpose of the Job: The purpose of the Education Coordinator position is to implement delegated Education project portfolio, The Education Coordinator will help implement and monitor NRC’s Education Projects in western Region, focusing on Herat and Badghis provinces. The aim of NRC’s Education program is to enable vulnerably, displaced, returnee, and host community children and youth to have access to quality education in a protective environment. Accelerated Education Programme (AEP), Education in Emergency (EiE), and Education First Phase Response (EFPR) are the main components of Education Projects in target provinces of the west Region. And providing opportunities to enrolee out of school’s children to the AEP classes to supporting governmental Hub Schools and strengthen their capacity to host the IDP, Returnee and host community out of school children to continue their education in the upper level.
Job Description
Generic responsibilities:
- Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
- Line management of Education project field staff
- 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 from APM in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
- Provide regular progress reports to Education CC Specialist, APM, and 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:
- Take the lead on the design, planning, implementation, and M&E of the Education Program in the assigned area/province.
- Capacity building of Education staff for the technical implementation of ALP classes, EiE ( SIPs, Expansion, ToT) or other Education program related components;
- Ensuring accountable database for Education project according to all the components of the project is take in place.
- Implementing of education Components in Western target provinces.
- Coordinate with HR/Finance on the recruitments, contracts, payments of ALP teachers, and other community-based education staff.
- Coordinate with logistics for the development and update of Procurement Plan and BoQs
- Lead the Education Officers, Technical Assistants on Mobilization and engaging the community in activities, establishing CBE School Shuras and in facilitating the community understanding of the overall project in west.
- Monitor ALP classes and EiE activities and provide needed and technical advisory for better implementation.
- Take the lead on assessments, design, implementation, and monitoring of SIPs and Expansions.
- Coordination with Governmental and non-governmental stakeholders on the implementation of Education projects in the west.
- Any other task as assigned by line manager/ Head of Office or Education CC Specialist
Job Requirement
Qualification:
- At least three years’(3) progressive experience in Education Coordinator level with a reputable non-profit organization
- 3-4 years’ relevant experience in implementation of education or similar projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience of working in Education Emergency is an advantage;
- Knowledge in protection mainstreaming, community outreach/engagement, community capacity building, and/or community-development oriented programming;
- 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 and Dari is essential, both written and verbal as well as an understanding of Pashtu is an advantage
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of the context in Wes of Afghanistan, Herat and Badghis Provinces in particular
- Experience in capacity building and training of staff
- Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development;
- Experience in logistics and administrative management
- Experience of coordination and advocacy work
- Experience of geographical access negotiation and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
- Strong analytical thinking skills (qualitative and quanitative)
- Advanced computer skills
Education:
- University degree in Education/Management/Development. Master is an asset
Personal Qualities:
- Handling insecure environments
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Empowering and building trust
- Managing performance and development
- Planning and delivering results
Language:
Dari
English
Pashto
We offer:
- Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
- NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
- Eid Bonus once per year.
- Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
- Top up Credit card on monthly basis
Submission Guideline
How to Apply:
For applying and more information, please copy below link and paste in the web address.
https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/4932
Note: All applicants are supposed to create and properly fill online CV profile in the NRC site, example (personal, education, experience background etc..) and only attaching CV won’t be enough.
Submission Email
https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/4932