Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Strict adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct
• Assist with the implementation of the education project according to the plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Make decisions on the ground with limited or remote supervision

Specific responsibilities 

• To assist in and supervise the implementation of education activities at field level under direction of the education officer.
• Supervise education incentive staff and provide support to them in line with program objectives
• Provide support to NRC activities, schools and incentive staff in line with NRC quality standards
• Ensure direct communication and feedback with beneficiaries and relevant host communities
• Ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects at field level
• Organize, support and participate in, PTA, camp and community-level meetings
• Regularly travel to the field (minimum three days a week) to support education, recreation and PSS activities
• Prepare for, conduct, and monitor education field staff and formal teachers’ training on relevant education topics.
• Organize and implement distributions of teaching and learning materials
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by line manager

Critical interfaces

• Education Project Manager, Coordinator and Officer
• Other education staff supporting integrated approach
• Logistics staff supporting programs
• Other core competency staff operating at field level at project sites

Competencies 

Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts; ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
• Documented results related to previous responsibilities
• Knowledge of English and Arabic
• Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting
• Experience working with schools, children and/or educators
• Experience in community mobilization, community outreach and/or relationship building
• Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree in education, English, humanities.

Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Understanding of the circumstances, educational needs and challenges that refugees, IDPs and the host community face.
• Understanding of the role of education in meeting the needs of refugees, IDPs and the host community.
• Knowledge of the basics of Child Protection and/or psychosocial support
• Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect (especially when dealing with affected communities)