1. Roles and Responsibilities

The Education Officer supports NRC’s ‘Education in Host’ program, working closely with 4-5 formal schools to implement program activities, build school capacity, and ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. This position involves coordination with school staff, quality monitoring, training, and supervising volunteers.

Generic responsibilities

1.    Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, and guidelines.
2.    Implement delegated project portfolio according to action plans.
3.    Prepare and submit status reports as required.
4.    Organize and maintain project documentation.
5.    Ensure projects effectively target beneficiaries most in need of protection, exploring innovative support methods.
6.    Advocate for the rights of refugees, aligning with NRC’s advocacy strategy.
7.    Promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and principles within NRC and among beneficiaries.

Specific responsibilities

1. Program Implementation: Lead the implementation of NRC’s ‘Education in Host’ programs (Safe and Inclusive Schools, Learning Support Services, and Better Learning Program) within 4-5 schools.
2. Capacity Building: Provide training and support to school management and staff, including teaching and non-teaching personnel, to foster effective program execution.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with school committees and parents, ensuring active community participation and support.
4. Quality Control: Oversee and validate self-reported activities from school management, submitting accurate reports to project management and IM Officer.
5. Tool Development and Revision: Contribute to the revision of existing program tools/manuals and support the development of new resources based on lessons learned.
6. Volunteer Oversight: Supervise 4-5 volunteers across schools, ensuring they effectively monitor student attendance, facilitate activities, engage parents, manage distribution of materials, and maintain positive relationships between NRC and school administration.

Critical Interfaces:

The Education Officer will work closely with the following stakeholders and departments to ensure cohesive program implementation:

• Project Team: Collaborate with Project Officers, Team Leader, Project Manager, Education Specialist for cohesive program delivery and other core competencies where appropriate.
• Communication Staff: Coordinate with communications for program updates and success stories.
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Work with M&E teams for reporting, feedback collection, and analysis.

Scale and Scope of Position:

• Staff: None directly managed
• Volunteers: Supervision of 4-5 volunteers
• Stakeholders: School management teams at 4-5 schools
• Compliance: Ensure program adherence to NRC and donor regulations, as well as compliance with national laws.

Competencies

Professional Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a humanitarian/recovery-focused education role.
• Experience in host community education settings.
• Proven experience in training and excellent communication skills.
• Documented success in similar roles and responsibilities.
• Good command of English language spoken and written.