Re-Advertisement Education Project Officer (Somali Nationals Only)- Galkaio-Puntland – Somalia Norwegian Refugee Council
Education Project Officer
Advertiser: Norwegian Refugee Council
Ref. nr.: 3281757195
Full time
Number of positions: 1
15/12/2016
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 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 shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
The purpose this position is to Provide project management support in coordinating and documenting progress on implementation of education activities in NRC Puntland Area particularly Galkaio office.
Candidates can apply online by going through the ” VACANCIES” link at www.nrc.no
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Email and paper applications will not be considered.
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
Job description
- Generic Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
- Specific Responsibilities
- closely with the Education project coordinator in identification of existing gaps in education Core competency programming
- Support Education Project Coordinator in the preparation of project proposals and concept notes
- Undertake assessments and analysis on education within the Region and the Districts,
- Contribute towards the Education Core Competency strategic plans
- Work with the MOE&HE on the identification and selection of target schools and locations
- In consultation with the Education project coordinator, develop annual, quarterly and monthly project Plan of Actions of their location in accordance with requirements stipulated in the project documents
- Ensure that education program is implemented in close coordination with MOE and other actors of education projects
- Establish good working relationship with MOE at regional and district levels, teachers and CECs and ensure that they take their role in planning, managing and monitoring of project activities.
- Working closely with the NRC engineer and the shelter team, ensure that all construction/rehabilitation of education facilities are in line with the designs and BOQs of NRC and MOE&HE
- Assist the Education Project Coordinator in preparing monthly cash forecast
- Ensure timely procurement and distribution of teaching and learning materials and other school materials and equipments.
- Update supported ABE teachers’ payroll and prepare the incentive transfer to teachers
- Organize capacity building training for teachers, head teachers, CECs and other education personnel including MOE&HE staff
- Represent NRC in all relevant forums (education sector and cluster an working group meetings, etc)
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in the field to allow coordination and synergies as well as to avoid duplication
- With the support of the Education project coordinator lead all field work to conduct baseline, midline and end line studies, school assessments, and other studies that the project might undertake in the course of the project life.
- Assist the Education project coordinator with the planning and developing of project Monitoring & Evaluation plans and tools
- Regularly monitor implementation of the project activities and supported schools, YEP centers etc.
- Organize and carry out quarterly project review meeting with MOE&HE and stakeholders
- Document best practice and lessons learnt from the implementation of the education project activities.
- Assist Education pro
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study.
- Relevant Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
Education field
- Education
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Budget management skill
- Project management skills
- Ability to resolve conflicts
- Team player skills with participatory approaches and proficiency in report writing.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Sound knowledge of Human Rights and Humanitarian Protection programming principles.
We offer
- Commencement: 1st Jan 2017
- Contract Duration: Eleven Months with the possibility of extension
- Duty Station: Galkaio with frequent travel to all areas of programme operations
- Salary/Benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
- 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
Apply here: https://goo.gl/vgXG0F