What we are looking for
NRC is looking for an Education Project Manager to join the Bangladesh mission. The role holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Education project portfolio for the Area Office in Bangladesh.
If you are an influential, diplomatic, and collaborative leader; with good negotiation and communication skills; who has a track record of fostering a collaborative environment and building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams; and the ability to build constructive relationships with external parties, then this is the role for you!
*** This position is only open to internal NRC employees who have the legal eligibility work in Bangladesh. NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position ***
What you will do
Education strategy and projectย development. Education project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with strategies, proposals, and donor requirements. Technical direction and assurance of high quality of projects. Project budgetย development and management. People leadership by identifying and recruiting staff; as well as providing mentorship and support; and capacity building, transfer of skills, and training. Stakeholder management. We highly encourage you to learn more about the role:ย please review the full Job Description here.What you will bring
Senior project implementationย experience in a humanitarian/recovery context. Vocational training, livelihoods, and education programs implementation for youth track record. Project management, budget management, and leadershipย expertise. Programming scale-up track record. Complex and volatile context exposure. Bangladesh, Coxโs Bazar, and Rohingya Refugee camps, contextย exposure and knowledge, pertaining to displacement and humanitarian needs. English fluency, both written and verbal.ยWhat makes this position attractive?
This is an opportunity to work in the steadily growing NRC mission of Bangladesh that has scaled up since inception in 2018 to respond to the Rohingya influx, and that has an increasingly growing portfolio and funding. NRC interventions are used to increase the acceptance of humanitarian assistance amongst Rohingya and Bangladeshi populations. In addition to the existing Rohingya refugee response, NRCโs integrated activities are addressing the impacts of displacement from climate change in Coxโs Bazar, in the North-East and South-West parts of Bangladesh. As of 2022, NRC is working to respond to severe floods in Sylhet. Bangladesh is one of the worldโs most disaster-prone countries while also hosting nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees. This is considered a protracted emergency in which displacement and recurrent climate disasters combine. Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. The current context is set against a backdrop of continued conflict in Rakhine State, steady attenuation of humanitarian access, and political pressure to repatriate refugees. This is characterised by multiple localised emergencies adversely affecting communities and populations with low levels of resilience, high vulnerability, and acute poverty. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Learn more about NRCโs operation in Bangladesh here.What we offer
Important information about the application process
Internal candidates:- log in with your official NRC email addressย or click on Opportunity Marketplace. This position is only open to internal NRC employees who have the legal eligibility work in Ukraine. NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. 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 Project Managerย Bangladeshโ as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email. Please note that NRC does not request any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.Why 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 works in Coxโs Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.
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 a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH