Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Education Officer (BLP Capacity Building) position is to provide technical support and implement on Better Learning Programme (BLP) and Teacher Trainings to NRC and local partners’ staff and to ensure quality implementation of the interventions.

You can read more about this position at Job Description & NRC Grade Structure

Generic responsibilities

• Implementation of the Better Learning Programme (BLP) training and practical sessions in CBE classes and/or formal schools.
• Provide technical support on the Better Learning Programme (BLP) and Teacher Training to NRC and local partners’ staff and ensure high quality of the training packages’ implementation.
• Identify and respond to capacity building needs and provide systematic training to NRC’s and local partners’ staff.
• Support evidence-based learning for programme development.
• Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and where appropriate incorporated into wider design and advocacy initiatives.
• Conduct regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to NRC field staff and local partners.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify psychosocial support needs within education.
• Continuously support in the development and updating training materials and tools to meet the needs of various areas when rolling out BLP.
• Ensure that the BLP and Teacher Training data are properly updated, managed, and sorted for the reporting purpose.
• Ensure that procedural tools are used properly by the local partners.
• Produce high quality reports and analysis of the training interventions.

Specific responsibilities

• Provide feedback sessions, and capacity development sessions for staff regarding BLP and Teacher Training.
• Provide technical support, based upon an assessment or monitoring, and devise a clear action plan (including training)
• Organize and conduct team meetings and workshops.
• Support with an After-Action review of the entire BLP and Teacher Training intervention.

Generic professional competencies: 

• University degree in Education (Education Management, Planning, General Education), Social Science and Development Studies.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in implementation of education or similar projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience of working in Education Emergency is an advantage.
• 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, both written and verbal
• Should have geographical experience.
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff
• Experience of coordination and advocacy work
• Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is an issue.
• Strong analytical thinking skills (qualitative and qualitative)

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Initiate action and change
• Analyzing

We Offer

•      Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
•     Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis.
•     NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
•     One time Eid Bonus per year
•     Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.