Ref. nr.: 4057759112
The purpose of the Education Project Coordinator position is to implement delegated education project portfolio in Turkana West sub-county in Turkana including Kakuma camp, Kalobeyei settlement and the surrounding host community.
In Kakuma and Kalobeyei this includes overall responsibility for the implementation of NRC run primary-level (basic) Alternative Education and catch-up programmes in targeting out-of-school refugee children and over-aged learners as well as projects supporting out-of-school children in the surrounding host community in coordination with the Ministry of Education.
The Education Project Coordinator will provide support on technical programme competences related to programme development and implementation and supervise the Education Project Officer and oversee the line management for all staff in education department including teachers.
NRC’s education programming has a strong focus on quality and achieving measurable learning outcomes of children and ensuring that learning is delivered in a safe and inclusive manner with a particular focus on addressing the psycho-social needs of learners and adherence to NRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
Job Description
Line management of Education project field staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to Education strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Education (2) projects (activities, budget ad project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Provide regular progress reports to Area Manager (AM)
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of refugees/IDPs/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
Oversee implementation of education projects in basic education (AEP, catch-up and primary) in Turkana West, targeting both refugees and host communities
Provide day-to-day support to education programme team at field level in developing clear work plans and targets and following up on implementation and engage in regular performance monitoring of projects
Support the development of quality programming, identifying key areas for further follow up, devising strategies and supporting implementation to improve and monitor quality in NRC’s education approaches
Conduct Education specific technical assessments, present recommendations and adapt programme implementation to needs and context
Actively participate in relevant coordination forums including camp level education and child protection working groups and country fora
Develop training modules and provide specific technical learning or/and training for project staff including teachers. Liaise with NRC hosted Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) education specialists on teacher training and inclusion
Develop and implement approaches that promote learning in safe and inclusive environments. Coordinate with NRC protection staff and protection and inclusion partners to support the implementation of key protection mainstreaming actions plan
Support the only development of NRC’s psycho-social responses to learners within our education programming (Better Learning Programme)
Promote NRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy and ensure awareness of the policy amongst NRC education staff and partners including reporting and investigation procedures
Participate in the monthly area office coordination meetings including the monthly programme meeting and the Area Management Team
Conduct work planning, mid-term and end-term performance review for staff under your supervision.
Any other tasks assigned by the line-manager
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
2 years of experience managing education projects
Experience in planning and delivering teacher professional development (preferred)
Familiarity with INEE Minimum Standards for Education and Child Protection AoR Minimum Standards
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
Strong analytical, administration and documentation skills in the management of educational institutions or programmes consisting of primary education
Experience in proposal and report writing and excellent computer skills.
Proven commitment and passion in inspiring disadvantaged children to achieve their full potential in education and ability to inspire others with the commitment
Good communication skills
Project implementation supervisory skills
Ability to resolve individual and group conflicts
Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver on deadlines
Possess high cultural awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge of SPHERE standards and other global humanitarian and education and protection standards
Fluency in English language both written and verbal
Bachelor Degree in Education or related field of study
P1 certificate in education is an added advantage
Relevant experience in education in emergency settings, especially protracted crisis
Experience in non-formal/alternative basic education approaches for disadvantaged children and youth is an added advantage
Understanding of key protection concerns in education and child safeguarding
A thorough understanding of the context, environment and education challenges in north western Kenya
Knowledge of the local language (Kiswahili, Juba Arabic,Somali) – if different than English
Education field: Education
Education level: College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimise results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Planning and delivery results
Language: English
We offer
Duty station: Kakuma
Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kakuma.
*Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
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