This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical oversight and strategic direction to Country and Area offices to further the development of the Education Core Competency, Including supporting the coordination of the National Education Cluster.

What we are looking for 

The Norwegian Refugee Council(NRC) in the Central African Republic is seeking a solutions-oriented Education Specialist to provide technical oversight and strategic direction to Country and Area offices to further the development of the Education Core Competency (CC). In this role, you will provide quality assurance for all projects, develop a collaborative country strategy, capacity-build staff through mentoring and training to increase the technical capacity of the staff, and develop a donor strategy to further grow the program. You will also be expected to supports the coordination of the National Education Cluster as co-facilitator through –  contributing to the design and review of the Education cluster strategy and policies jointly with the Cluster lead and the Ministry of Education; as well as working closely with other key members of the Education Cluster, other clusters, the inter-cluster group and donors to ensure that the delivery of Education services aligns with the humanitarian response plan and strategic priorities for the country

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What you will do 

The following is a brief description of the role:-

• Leading technical innovative program development (including approaches such as Accelerated Education) and quality of CC in the country (including through the use of Quality Assessment Tools) to ensure the relevance of NRC education programs in the country
• Support and promote holistic programming (with other CCs) ensuring harmonization and consistency across CC projects in line with NRC Global Education Strategy and Programme Policy
• Providing technical lead and support on the integration of the Better Learning Programme across the education response
• Leading the process on proposals, budgets, modifications, project reviews and reporting and ensuring high technical quality
• Provide strategic leadership on the development of programming that recognizes the challenges and well-being needs faced by conflict-affected youth
• Support programmatic M&E and regular indicator tracking in conjunction with project teams and M&E department
• Ensure workplans and spending plans in line with donor budgets are developed and maintained by supporting Project Coordinators, Managers and Area Managers
• Leading on the transition of program teams regarding the split of Area Officer and the transition from leadership by a PDM to technical supervision by a Specialist in compliance with co-op
• Developing and lead on conducting needs assessments (in collaboration with Area Program teams, Protection team and M&E team), baseline, mid-and end-evaluations
• Representing NRC with relevant donors, government ministries, and in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings in country
• Supports the coordination of the National Education Cluster
• Create strong linkages with other Education and Child Protection actors, and ensure strong referral pathways are in place
• Actively promote and operationalize synergies between Education and other NRC programs to move toward integrated programming (focus on WASH, LFS and ICLA)

Please download the detailed job description JD-Education Specialist CAR.pdf to learn more about the position.

What you will bring 

1. Professional competencies 

• Minimum 4 years of Education experience within a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Education expertise (as Specialist or Project Manager)
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in French required and Working Proficiency level in English, both written and verbal

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the Central and West Africa region
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Experience with start-up or expansion of new programmes
• Experience in team capacity building
• Understanding of INEE Minimum Standards is required
• Experience with alternative education in a humanitarian context is an asset
• Candidates with an advanced degree are preferred; significant experience in the field of Education, PSS or Child Protection is considered in lieu

2. Behavioural competencies 

• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Influencing
• Initiate action and change
• Analysing

What we offer 

• Duty station: Bangui, CAR

• Contract: 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)

• Travel: up to 40%

• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity regardless of 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/

Kindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile