NRC is implementing projects in the North West and South West Regions since 2018. For the first time, all NRC Core Competencies, Education, WASH, Shelter, ICLA, and Livelihood and Food Security, will carry out their programs in those 02 regions this year. A significant number of monitoring activities will be done alongside program activities in order to ensure compliance with the NRC M&E standard. With a limited number of staff and an aim to give the opportunity to young males or females to strengthen their capacity, the Education department requests the recruitment of staff for the implementation of its activities.
A - Generic Responsibilities
Works in accordance with NRC policies, tools, manuals, and guidelines; Assists in the implementation of the project in accordance with the education and psychosocial support action plan (BLP); Writes reports on the progress of support activities at the request of the supervisor or management; Ensures that documents are properly archived; Makes proposals to help improve the project; Assists in the integration of the Education program with the other NRC competencies; Actively participate in the capacity building of teachers, facilitators, and beneficiaries; Actively participate in the data collection of the education program and BLP program and the various feasibility studies.B - Specific Responsibilities
Assists the Education Officer in the preparation and organization of various training, workshops, and sensitization on education with a particular focus on the NRC's psychosocial support program, the BLP (Better Learning Program); Assists the Education Officer in the activities of coaching and mentoring teachers during the implementation of the BLP program, organizing the follow-up of meetings, assisting teachers in developing the work plan including BLP activities, psychosocial support activities, and recreational activities; Supporting the Education Officer during the presentation, engagement, and parent’s follow-up in the BLP program; Support and be responsible for the proper collection of BLP program data (BLP teacher training, student evaluation, group discussion, etc.); Work in coordination with community leaders and relevant educational authorities; Organizes close monitoring (coaching) of the beneficiaries in their activities; Requisition the necessary materials for training and surveys; Work in close collaboration with the staff of NRC partners and treat them with respect; Ensures the integration of gender, HIV/AIDS, and protection in education activities; Have a good knowledge of the barrier measures against CCOVID-19 and the means of mitigation of this pandemic in the school environment; Support the development of BLP activities to be implemented by distance due to covid related restrictions (radio campaign, brochure, and leaflet production, etc) All other activities required by the supervisor and compatible with the NRC educational program.C- Professional Competencies for this position/ Requirements
Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous professional experience of at least 2 years in supporting communities in the field of education. Proven track record on the responsibilities of the position. Experience working with partners eg Local NGOs Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Fluency in English, both written and verbal; French is an asset. Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)D - We offer
• Beginning: April 2023
• Duration of the contract: 12 months, renewable depending on the availability of funds
• Salary / Benefits: In accordance with NRC’s Salary Grid.
• Duty station: Bamenda 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.
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NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.
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