Education Assistant (2 Positions)

Specific responsibilities 

• Work with the Community Education Committees (CECs) in the identification, enrolment and effective learning of the pupil to the respective education programme in accordance with NRC standards and criteria.
• Prepare requisition, distribute and monitor the use of school learning materials
• Regularly monitor and report on the project activities in the field 
• Cost, requisition and administer teachers', field based persons and activity participants' payments and entitlements
• Conduct assessment on new school to start up
• Monitor and report on any protection related concerns that are identified through regular school visits and assessments.
• Make school visits to assess, monitor and give support to teachers supported by NRC.
• Assist in creating awareness in the community on the importance of education especially for girls, IDPs and other vulnerable pupils.
• Assist in translating various learning materials from English to Somali language for local understanding.
• Assist the teacher in developing learning material including teaching aids using locally available materials.
• Participate in trainings, workshops, meetings and seminars related to education and protection activities
• Generate consolidated and costed weekly, monthly & quarterly activity plans and reports.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a university degree graduate in Education or related field minimum of 2 years' work experience and understanding in humanitarian INGO context

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.  Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

We are particularly looking for a positive individual with strong communication skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels.

In this position you will join highly motivated and expert staff who are making a difference to the most vulnerable people.

What We Offer:

Contract period: Until December 2024 with possible extension 

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Travel: Some

Duty station: Kismayo

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Additional Information:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.