Education Specialist (Open for national and international)

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

What we are looking for:

The purpose of the Education Specialist position is technical development of the Education Core Competency (CC), strategic direction and quality assurance, the education strategy and quality control. The Education Specialist is responsible for mentoring, training, and capacity development of staff on education technical capacity in Somalia. Furthermore, the Education Specialist will also act as the technical lead for NRC-led Education consortia and will actively contribute to advocacy, programme design, and proposal development for the CC’s fundraising efforts.

What you will do:

Generic responsibilities:

1. Develop CC strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities.
2. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
3. Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports
4. Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities.
5. Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the revision/development of the Education CC Strategy as part of the broader Country Strategy development process.
• Initiate and conduct assessments relevant for the Education CC in coordination with other CCs to ensure synergies and multi-sector responses.
• Regular engagement with stakeholders, particularly with the Ministries of Education and other education authorities. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
• Identify donor priorities and funding opportunities and develop sound and evidence-based proposals and concept notes in line with NRC’s strategy and country objectives.
• Lead the development of Education on Emergency (EiE) response and preparedness planning to support timely and anticipatory response to rapid and slow onset needs.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description.

What you will bring:

Professional competencies:

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing, developing and leading education programs in multiple humanitarian/ recovery contexts.
• Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably including the East Africa Region.
• Proven experience in Education in Emergency EiE.
• Proven Experience in volatile locations.
• Candidate must have international experience.
• Educational and/or practical expertise in children and youth education.
• Previous experience in leading quality assurance of education programs, including staff capacity building and mentoring.
• Proven skills and experience in report and proposal writing.
• Strong coordination, inter-personal and management skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• University degree or higher education in engineering.
• Ability to prioritize needs and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good overview of the humanitarian and socio-political context in East Africa Region in general and in Somalia in particular will be considered as an advantage;
• Somali language skills will be an asset;

2. Behavioural 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
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Influencing
• Initiate action and change
• Analysing

What we offer

• Duty station: Somalia – Garowe.
• Travel: 50%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
• Duration of Contract: 12 months
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• This position is open to all nationalities.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  [email protected]with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with over 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the sectors of shelter, education, protection, emergency response, food security, information, counselling, and legal assistance (ICLA), and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations.

With four area offices established in Somaliland, Puntland, South and Central, and Jubaland, NRC Somalia has strategically positioned itself to address the needs of displacement affected communities across the country. Moreover, NRC has been actively extending its operations to additional hard-to-reach areas, further expanding its humanitarian reach.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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