JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE PURPOSE

Under the guidance of the Education Coordinator, the Education in Emergencies (EiE) Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality education services in emergency-affected areas. The role includes planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of education interventions in line with national standards, donor requirements, and organizational policies. The EiE Officer also plays a key role in promoting the protection and psychosocial well-being of crisis-affected children by ensuring that education services are inclusive, safe, and protective.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: HPI

Staff Reporting to this Position: To Be Determined (TBD).

Budget Responsibilities: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Through the guidance of Education Coordinator, the EiE Officer will develop, implement, and monitor quarterly, monthly, and weekly activity plans to achieve program objectives. This includes planning activities, budgeting, and managing procurement processes.
• Ensure that all planned activities are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and remain within budget. Promptly identify and communicate any implementation challenges to the Education Coordinator and support timely resolution.
• Lead the preparation and submission of all procurement and administrative documents required for program delivery.
• Engage with community members, including leaders, parents, and other key stakeholders, to share information about education services and raise awareness of key education issues.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with schools, local councils, and partner organizations to understand community education priorities, introduce the project and its objectives, and foster stakeholder engagement and ownership.
• Maintain accurate records of field-level expenditures and report them to the Programme Manager as required.
• Ensure program implementation is community- and child-centered, aligned with Save the Children’s principles and strategic goals, and fully compliant with internal policies and procedures.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and consistent collection of program data, verify its quality, and present it in a clear and organized format for review by EiE Coordinator.
• Compile activity updates, achievements, success stories, and lessons learned into weekly reports using standardized reporting formats.
• Support the development of internal and donor reports through timely data submission and input.
• Participate in program reviews and evaluations, contributing insights and feedback to support adaptive programming and continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Representation

• Represent Save the Children professionally in all interactions with partners, community members, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with key actors, including schools, local authorities, community leaders, and peer organizations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams to ensure coherence and synergy in program design and implementation.
• Represent the EiE program in relevant coordination forums and with local government authorities, as appropriate

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Set ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, take responsibility for their personal development and encourage their team to do the same.
• widely shares their vision for Save the Children and engages and motivates others.
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develop and encourage new and innovative solutions.
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferably a candidate with strong statistical and research background.

Minimum BSC in Education, social sciences psychology, and any other humanity science.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with international NGOs or UN agencies in humanitarian or development contexts, preferably in the education sector.
• Prior experience working with displaced or conflict-affected populations is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Education in Emergencies (EiE) principles; familiarity with the INEE Minimum Standards is a strong asset.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken [Arabic & English).
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and in complex, challenging environments.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to carry out additional duties within reason expected of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all children who have contact with the organization are safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from child abuse and sexual exploitation. This commitment is implemented through the organization’s Child Safeguarding Policy, which includes mandatory requirements that apply to everyone in all aspects of Save the Children’s work. It applies equally to all children irrespective of their gender, disability, ethnicity, sexuality, marital status or religion.

Health and Safety

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

JD written by: Sara Abdelrazig
Date: 23/07/2025

JD agreed by:
Date:

Updated By:
Date:

Evaluated:
Date: