Role and responsibilities

The Education officer position is responsible day to day implementation of the CC Project. The following is a brief description of the role.

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 

• Manage and implement delegated portfolio of CC (Education) projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from the line manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality.
• Provide regular progress reports to line manager/PC.      
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
• Provide regular progress reports to line manager/PC.      
• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
• Participate in education cluster meetings/workshops/conferences and other stakeholders at the District/Region/State level.
• Planning, monitoring and implementation of all funds related to Basic Education, youth training and teachers training including technical support to project officers under his/her supervision. 
• With the help of the line manager coordinate assessments, progress tracking and sensitization/mobilization; and follow-ups at field level. 
• Develop and submit timely activity plans and weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Assist the line manager in the development of education operational plans, proposals, budgets and narratives.
• Contribute to the development of operational activity plans, budget proposals and project narrative reports.
• Monitor, evaluate and ensure that the Education activities are in consistent with plans, budget lines and NRC’s policies and standards.
• Ensure timely procurement, development and distribution of educational training modules, materials and equipment. 
• Provide on job training for project assistants to improve their service delivery.
• Ensure effective distribution and monitoring of scholastic materials. 
• Develop, coordinate and lead education sector assessments in target areas. 
• Support the capacity building of the Ministry of Education, Community Education Committees (CECs), Head Teachers, Teachers, Parents, Community Leaders and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit field, biweekly, monthly project reports, quarterly and situational reports timely.
• Develop case studies and success stories of trainees/learners who excelled in their training/studies.
• Daily communication with Ministry of Education in Southwest government, local authorities, and education partners.
• Weekly planning and reporting to line manager project coordinator.
• Supporting line manager/PC in regular reporting to donors (monthly, quarterly and annually)
• Represent NRC in Education cluster, inter agency meetings and MOE meetings along with PM/PC or in his/her absence.
• Any other tasks as required. 

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working in the education sector in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the humanitarian context with bachelor’s degree..  
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience in child-centred teaching methodologies.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluent in English ( Oral & Written)

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of Southwest state contexts is desirable.
• Knowledge of Somali dialects.  

What We Offer:

• Duty station:  Baidoa, Somalia 
• Contract duration: 1 year contract, with possibility of extension.
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, 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. 
• 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.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest updated CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• 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.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT USThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.