The Education Officer contributes to the effective implementation of NRCโs Education and Youth Programme in Tripoli, supporting both formal and non-formal education, psychosocial support (PSS), vocational training (TVET), life skills, mentoring, and community engagement. The role ensures quality, inclusivity, protection mainstreaming, and adherence to NRCโs Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) and Safeguarding standards.ย
Roles and responsibilities
The education Officer supports the design, coordination, and implementation of youth activities including vocational training (TVET), life skills, mentoring, and community engagement. The Project Officer will also oversee the day-to-day implementation of education and PSS activities for both Libyan and non-Libyan children (formal and non-formal education) under supervision of the Education Project Coordinator/Team Leader. Activities include but not limited to; NRC Better Learning Programme (BLP), teacher professional development, non-formal education classes, adolescent girls/boys clubs, outreach activities. The Project Officer will support project technical assistants and incentive teachers in line with programme objectives.
The role ensures quality, inclusivity, protection mainstreaming, and adherence to NRCโs Safe and Inclusive Programming and Referrals (SIPR) framework.
Generic Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate activities (TVET, life skills, mentoring sessions), ensuring quality and relevance.Implement PSS and education activities.In coordination with the line manager, develop monthly activity work plan of education program activities and supervision of implementation.ย Ensure ongoing monitoring, tracking and reporting of education projects in line with work-plans and log-frames.ย Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with SIPR standards.Prepare volunteers trainings work plans and ensure delivery according to quality standards.Maintain strong coordination with vocational training centres, community schools, local authorities, and partners.Coordinate with Technical Assistants and facilitators to ensure effective delivery and active participation.Ensure activities are designed and implemented following NRCโs Safeguarding, Protection, and SIP Minimum Standards.Identify and safely refer beneficiaries with protection concerns through NRCโs Referral SOP, ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and data protection.Facilitate SIP and safeguarding awareness sessions for beneficiaries, facilitators, and volunteers.Support visibility of the education programme through documentation of success stories and achievements.Monitor purchase requests as assigned by line manager and ensure proper follow-up with logistics and field teams.Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Education Coordinator/Manager.Critical interfaces :
Education Team: Coordination and harmonization of approaches and data management.Safeguarding / Protection Focal Points: Referral case follow-up, confidentiality, and SIP reporting.Accountability and M&E Units: CFM feedback tracking, SIP indicator monitoring.Finance and Logistics: Procurement of activities related materials, prepare volunteers payments SDsVocational Centers/schools and Partners: Coordination for activities, mentorship, and outreach.Generic professional competencies:
Bachelor's degree in education, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field.Minimum 2โ3 years of experience working with youth, education, and vocational training projects.Previous experience in complex or volatile contexts.Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken), French is an asset.Knowledge of NGO operations, humanitarian principles, and donor compliance.Experience in community mobilization and participatory training facilitation.Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and SIPR principles.Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel .Completion or willingness to complete SIP Basic Training, Safeguarding Essentials, and Referral SOP orientationContext related skills, knowledge and experience:
Strong understanding of the Libyan context and children/youth challenges.Minimum 1 year of experience working directly with Youth.Experience working with children and adolescents through education (PSS) activities.Knowledge of the basics of child protection and/or psychosocial support. INEE minimum standards.Experience with refugees, IDPs, and host communities.Familiarity with youth livelihood and employability initiatives.Experience in inter-agency coordination and capacity-building.Commitment to NRCโs values of safety, inclusion, and accountability.Behavioural competencies:
Planning and delivering resultsWorking with peopleCommunicating with impact and respectAnalyzing and problem solvingCoping with changeBuilding meaningful relationshipsActing with integrityEmpowering othersDelivering resultsย