Job Purpose
The role of the Education Programme Development Manager (PDM) is to design, develop and implement Education programme/project(s) for Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem). As an Education PDM, you will be responsible for the technical and strategic development of the Education Core Competency (CC), and you will provide strategic direction and quality assurance for NRC programming. You will be responsible for mentoring, training and capacity building staff. You will also take a lead role in coordination, and actively contribute to advocacy as well as programme design and proposal development for the fundraising for the CC. The following is a brief description of the role.
What you will do:
Develop and pursue the Country Office funding strategy, including lead program development/proposal writing processes, to increase scope of program portfolio and diversify the donor funding base. Develop the Education strategy, technical SoPs / guidelines and Macro Log-frames (MLF) Contribute to the Education Core Competency Global/Regional tools, guidelines, policy and research studies on relevant thematic topics. Conduct integrated needs, feasibility assessment and studies to develop the program strategy for East Jerusalem/West Bank and Gaza Education initiative, including alignment withย the NRC Country Strategy Providing technical support to the Ministry of Education (MoE) to support the BLP institutionalization, referring to the development of an exit strategy. Develop lessons learned, best practices and recommendations in PSS programming in education and in generalย Design/ set-up of a youth education and training programme for young people between 15 to 24 years old, providing a pathway to further learning, livelihood/ job opportunities and community engagement. Oversee NRC Program Management Cycle (PCM) framework to ensure effective implementation (on time, on track, on budget) of planned, applied and secured funding streams while ensuring contractual donor compliance.ย Collaborate with the M&E unit to ensure monitoring and learning of the education program, focus on quality control of activities, conduct lessons learned, and complete outcome monitoring and data analysis, among others. It is aimed to use evidence to inform programme design and management. Contribute to implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) Minimum Standards across the programmatic approaches and strategic direction. Lead the design and delivery of Integrated Response Programs and projects both in West Bank and Gaza, jointly with the rest of Core Competencies. In close coordination with the Advocacy and Communications team, articulate concerns and organize relevant evidence pertaining to Education issues in Gaza and West Bank that contribute to NRC's advocacy efforts Overall line management of project staff in West Bank and East Jerusalem, and supervisory line to the Gaza Education team Lead capacity building activities to strengthen field staff skills to understand and deliver safe programming based on NRC Protection Policy, SIP guidelines, roadmaps and training materials as per designated responsibilities.ย Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups. Lead external coordination engagement with cluster mechanisms and other humanitarian actors. Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities.ย ย Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.Professional Competencies and Qualifications Required
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Degree in Education, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field. A Masterโs degree would an added advantage.ย Minimum 4 years of experience in a senior level project implementation role in a humanitarian/recovery context.ย Experience with Program/program start-up, exit or similar strategies. Managerial experience with a focus on strategy and programme development desirable.ย Technical Education expertise, in particular non-formal education, youth programming and phycological support. A clear interest and understanding of humanitarian issues from emergency to protracted crisis. Knowledge of the context in Gaza and West Bank desirableย A clear interest and understanding of Protection Mainstreaming (Safe and Inclusive Programming)ย Good understanding of key technical standards (INEE, SPHERE, HAP, IASC, gender mainstreaming, IHL, humanitarian principles etc.) with the ability to integrate into response programming. Ability to work effectively in a matrix hierarchical structure with various internal interlocutors and communication lines. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Hebrew or Arabic desirableBehavioural competencies
Managing resources to optimize results Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Handling insecure environments Strategic ThinkingยLeadership Profile Competencies:
Build meaningful relations Empower people Act with integrity ofย Deliver resultsWhat We Offer
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take initiative.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
To be dedicated in what we do; To be innovative with our solutions; To act as one unified and inclusive team; To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each otherโฆ the members of our NRC family.Additional Information:
Duty Station: Jerusalem
Travel:ย 50%, (within the West Bank, Gaza and the region)ย
Duration of contract: 12 months, full time employment (with the possibility of extension)
Grade 9ย in NRC's grading structure
Reports to : Head of Programme ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Provides supervision to:ย Education Coordinator ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates to be sent on or beforeย August 16, 2023.
All applications should be submitted in English!
This position is open to qualified candidates of all nationalities!
Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
For more information regarding the role, here is the detailed job description.
For any queries, please email us atย mero.recruitment@nrc.noย with โEducation Programme Development Managerย โ as the subject line. 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.