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Generic responsibilitiesย
The Education Officer will oversee all facets of Education project implementation within the West Area Office,ย
encompassing both soft and hard components of the Education program. The soft component entailsย
managing activities such as teacher training through Better Learning Program (BLP) which is the NRC PSSย
flagship, Youth, non-formal education (catch-up education, remedial education, teachersโ capacityย
development etc.), and other programs, whether executed directly or in partnership with nationalย
organizations. On the other hand, the hard component involves overseeing activities such as the light andย
medium repair of schools, as well as managing support to the formal education system.ย
1. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
2. Strict adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct
3. Implement the education project according to the plan of action
4. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new andย
better ways to assist.
5. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
6. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
7. Contribute to program development, adjustment, or review.
8. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities by team members and liaise with relevantย
colleagues for troubleshooting.
Specific responsibilitiesย
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase ofย
operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever aย
new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.ย
1. Implement education activities under direction of the Education Project Coordinator
2. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and paper
3. Oversee education needs assessments at school level in NRC targeted areas.
4. Contribute to the development of weekly and monthly work plans in accordance with the programย
plans and logframes.
5. Support on the communication and relation with formal schools benefitting from rehabilitation,ย
including close coordination with shelter team (school selection, tendering, monitoring visits duringย
the repairing process, and documentation of each stage).
6. Provide support to NRC activities, including training sessions facilitation, school support, and youthย
activities, directly and through local partners in line with NRC quality standards
7. Independently organise psychosocial support activities supporting children and educationalย
personnel, including oversight on multiple schools, sets of venues etc.ย
8. Ensure ongoing monitoring, tracking and reporting of education projects
9. Monitor spending and purchase requests as assigned by PM/PC and ensure proper follow up withย
logistics and field teams
10. Regularly travel to the field to oversee the activities in coordination with the PM/PC.
11. Maintain positive work relations with teachers, headmasters, and DoE representatives
12. Any other task relevant to the position as requested by line manager
ย Competenciesย
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
โข Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
โข Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts; ability to remain calm andย
professional in tense situations
โข Minimum 1 year of relevant experience within the field of expertise (Education, social servicesย
including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
โข Documented technical competencies related to the positionโs responsibilities.
โข Technical-specific knowledge of the humanitarian sector is an asset.
Context-related skills, knowledge, and experience:
โข Experience in Psychosocial Support programming in education
โข Experience in conducting training for adults (Teacher training/ Training of trainers is an asset) orย
similar experience
โข Knowledge of the basics of child protection and/or psychosocial support
โข Experience working with youth through recreation and/or vocational training
โข Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine
โข Working knowledge of English both written and verbal
โข Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of the Russian language is an asset.
Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competencyย
Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
โข Planning and delivering results
โข Working with people
โข Communicating with impact and respect
โข Analysing
โข Handling insecure environments
โข Empowering and building trust