Deadline: 28 July, 2024
Location: Garowe, Somalia
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has opened applications for the role of Education Specialist.
NRC provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop CC strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
- Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
- Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities
- Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation
- 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
Requirements
- Minimum four 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, interpersonal and management skills
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
To apply and for more information, click here.
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