What we are looking for
NRC is looking for an Education Adviserย to join the Afghanistan mission. The role holder will improve the technical quality of Education programming and support the localisation process of NRCโs education projects to LNGOs. He/she will also improve the capacity of local partners and ensure quality implementation of NRCโs education projects.
If you are experienced and seasoned leader with a background in developing and integrating distinctive strategies; with strong interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder management skills; and the ability to collaborate with others while building sound, constructive relationships, then this is the role for you!
** This position is open to Afghan Nationals only **
What you will do
Technical guidance and directionย related to education programming, and project implementation support to implementing partners. Liaisonย with educational authorities. Localisationย of education projects to local partners. Capacity building of local partners and ensuring technical quality in project implementation. Fundraising activities and the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets, and donor reports. We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.What you will bring
Educationย experience in a humanitarian/recovery context. Local actors, authorities, civil societies, and private sector liaison track record. Localisation efforts and trends, in the humanitarian community, expertise. Complex, insecure, volatile, and changing context exposure. Afghanistan contextย exposure and knowledge, pertaining to displacement and humanitarian needs. Englishย fluency, both written and verbal.What makes this position attractive?
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is complex, protracted, and worsening. Following 40-years of constant war and a situation of increasing hunger; economic decline; and rising poverty levels, the country has faced intensified conflict; the worst drought in 27-years - with some areas subject to extreme flooding; the withdrawal of international forces/diplomatic presence; and the take-over of the country by the Taliban. The resulting political, social, and economic shocks continue to resound across the country with a deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation. Afghanistan recently underwent a regime change in a short space of time. The current regime has limited resources and/or systems in place to provide basic services. In addition to this, internal displacement has taken place due to conflict, climate change, and the economic crisis currently experienced in the country. Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with a risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe.ย This is an opportunity to contribute to the protection and assistance of vulnerable and crisis-affected women, girls, boys, and men. NRC Afghanistan is one of the leading humanitarian response agencies (particularly for Afghans forced to flee), maintaining a presence of 12 offices and over 1,000 staff in 14 provinces across the country. NRC Afghanistan is the largest INGO in the country, at a programmatic, field coverage, and staff count level. Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Afghanistan meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Female staff are able to actively work at NRC Afghanistan.ย Learn more about NRCโs operation in Afghanistan here.What we offer
Important information about the application process
To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official NRC email address. This position is open to Afghan Nationals only. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CV in English. Donโt meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if youโre excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted. For any queries, please email us atย aela.recruitment@nrc.noย with โEducation Adviser Afghanistanโ as the subject line.ยWhy NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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NRC Afghanistan seeks to protect and assist vulnerable women, girls, boys, and men who are affected by displacement. NRC provides assistance to meet immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement, and contribute to durable solutions. We implement programming across all of NRCโs core competencies, integrating protection, advocacy, and an emergency response team to support preparedness and response.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.Learn more about NRC here. The 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.