Education Officer at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Ref. nr.: 4109101885
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Reports to: The Area Manager

Brief

• We are looking for an Education Coordinator for our Field Office in Mubi, Adamawa State - Nigeria. The purpose of the Education Coordinator is to Implement NRC Education programme in line with NRC's Education strategy.

Job Description

• Responsible for the implementation of strategic plans and the management of day-to-day project activities including staff, budget and assets in area of responsibility (AOR).
• Provide technical and logistics/operational support and oversight to project staff on youth programming and alternative education activities in area of responsibility; ensure SOPs are in place and logistical and operational needs are met.
• Provide leadership and support on the design and rollout of NRC’s youth programming, including life skills, basic literacy/numeracy, and vocational training
• Coordinate delegated portfolio of activities in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, ensuring high technical quality
• Promote the rights of IDPs, returnees and the host community in line with Sphere and the INEE Minimum Standards
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, logframes, workplans and budgets
• Contribute to Education strategy development, as well as advocacy an d emergency strategies and action plans; provide input on needs/gaps
• Representation and coordination in internal and external forums on behalf of NRC Education in AOR, including with the Cluster/Sector/WG and other active NGOs/UN agencies
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Supervision, motivation, and support to the Education team, including recruitment, orientation, training, and performance management
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and the transfer of key skills; support capacity building of teachers and other education personnel
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and final narrative reports, logframes, and Sector 5Ws
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line and/or technical manager
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in similar positions
• Education degree or similar field
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
• Experience in Teachers’ training
• Experience in budget management
• Experience from working in an Education project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Solis computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and excel
• Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Willingness to travel regularly to the field in under-resourced settings
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal required; knowledge of local language(s) an asset

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Knowledge of the Education context in N.E Nigeria, particularly Mubi, Gwoza and Pulka
• Knowledge of the circumstances, needs and challenges conflict-affected host community, returnee and IDP children face local
• Experience with youth/adolescent programming, particularly vocational training
• Experience with alternative/accelerated education in a humanitarian context
• Experience working with children and/or educators
• Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders at the LGA level an asset
• Experience with strategic development, including proposal and budget creation preferred
• Understanding of SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards is required
• Candidates with university and/or advanced degree preferred; significant experience in the field of Education, PSS or Child Protection considered in lieu

Education field
Education:

• Education title: Bachelors' degree or equivalent

Education level:

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities:

• Managing resources and achieving results
• Handling insecure environments
• Working with people
• Coping with change
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision

Communicating with impact and respect:

• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Language:

• English
• Hausa

We offer

• Commencement: ASAP/September 2019 (One year renewal)
• Duration: 4 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions (Grade Level 7 Step 1)
• Duty stations: Mubi, Adamawa State - North East Nigeria with 50% frequent travels. Travel outside duty stations is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

Miscellaneous info:

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected