Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision and Planning
Promote the vision, identity and unity of the JRS in the Region
Assist the Regional Director and Country Directors in the development and implementation of multi-year strategies
Policy and strategy and programme development
Ensures compliance and adherence to JRS policies, guidance, and procedures concerning education in emergencies (EiE) and livelihood sectors
Contributes to the development of policies, strategies, tools, and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting
Supports the development of country/regional strategies and implementation plans in line with JRS’ global policies and strategies
Works with the GET and the International Office (IO) education and livelihood unit to develop strategy and innovation
Contributes to resource mobilization and fundraising related to education and livelihoods programming
Technical development, support, and capacity building
Provides technical support and quality assurance to implementing teams
Leads education competency building in the region
Develops country programs’ expertise in design, monitoring and implementation of evidence-based education projects
Assists countries to coordinate resources linked to quality implementation
With the country offices, guides strategy implementation and ongoing strategic thinking on education in the region
Supports country education teams in conducting assessments for new initiatives
Supports efforts to fundraise for education programs in the region, based on gathered and analyzed evidence
Quality standards, data analysis, and M&E
Ensures that Education M&E standards are adhered to in countries in line with JRS’s M&E framework
Gathers lessons learnt from country Education programs, including documentation and dissemination of new knowledge, and ensures that lessons learnt are shared and considered for effective Education programming
Supports monitoring, research and learning activities in the region
Builds capacity and provides support to JRS National Education staff/focal points on education in emergencies, programme design, research, and M&E of education-related programming
Networking, representation, and relationships
Leads cross country coordination and cooperation on education programme component by liaising with country teams
Provides opportunities for cross-country Education knowledge acquisition, capacity, and competency development, including but not limited, to the areas of education in emergency
Identifies potential opportunities in the region and builds, develops and maintains key partnerships, networks, and alliances for synergies to advance advocacy efforts in the field of education
Represents JRS in regional and /or global education fora such as INEE and others to identify areas of synergy and learnings for improved education intervention
Assist the Regional Director in setting policies for the JRS EAR in consultation with the Project Directors, Country Directors and the International Office
Assist the Regional Director in the design and implementation of regional strategic planning
Advise the Regional Director on key regional and country issues
Qualifications and Experiences
Master level degree or specialization in Education or other relevant areas
At least 5 years of experience in similar role and more specifically in education in emergencies (EiE)
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, including supervision of remote teams
Experience with Programme development, proposal writing, experience with Project and budget management
Experience/membership in education coordination mechanism locally, regionally and globally such as regional education working group, Inter-agency for network on education in emergency (INEE)
Ability to organise and lead training workshops and develop tools for field use building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
Excellent proficiency in English and French both written and verbal
Excellent writing, editing, verbal communications skills and presentation capacities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural, international, professional environment
Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and planning skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package
Desirable
Working knowledge of JRS programmes or other faith-based organisations
Required Core Values
Good understanding of and alignment with the values of JRS
Commitment to JRS’ mission, vision and values to convey with enthusiasm JRS’ role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity
High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value
All applicants are requested to submit the following documents through this link no later than 31 March 2023:Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
www.impactpool.org
