The Education Officer SK is responsible, along with Education Officer #2 for the day-to-day implementation of Education activities in South Kordofan (SK)
General Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements, with strict adherence to the Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policies Implement delegated Education activities according to proposals, log frames, budgets and work plans, in line with donor requirements. Prepare periodic status reports and other documents as required by Supervisor or Management Ensure proper filing of documents Support the drafting or updating of Detailed Implementation Plan or Work Plan when requested Represent NRC and coordinate with local level Education stakeholders Promote the rights of refugees, IDPs, returnees and the host community in-line with SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards Assist with capacity building activities Promote and share ideas for technical improvement Ensure projects target displacement-affected populations including vulnerable segments of said population Explore and assess new and better ways to assist in Education.Specific Responsibilities
Ensure technical quality in the field when implementing Education activities Ensure that the South Kordofan Education Procurement Plan is updated, and educational inputs are distributed in a done in a timely manner, in line with NRC policies and procedures Completion of Reconciliation of Deliverables documentation after distributions when requested Contribute to baseline, endline, needs assessments, market assessments Ensure accurate project documentation, including collection of data and tracking of progress on Output/Outcome indicators as part of NRC GORS system; utilize data to contribute to reports as requested by Supervisor or Management Act as Focal Point within NRC SK Education team on Community Consultation and Engagement facilitating relationships with various stakeholders including school management, PTAs, community leaders, State and Locality Ministry of Education officials to ensure ownership of local infrastructures and active participation in the education program Provide support in the sub-component of the Education Cannot Wait project: Vocational training skills for Out of School students Any other tasks relevant to the position, as requested by Supervisor.Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Project planning: Education Coordinator SK, Education Specialist, Education Officers, Assistant Area operations: Support Coordinator and other Support Staff SK Staff capacity building: HR-Admin Officer SK, Education Coordinator SK Implementation: Education Coordinator SK, Education Officers SK, Assistant, M&E Officer SK, Support staff SK, HSS OfficerProfessional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Experience working in a humanitarian or early recovery context Experience working in complex and volatiles contexts like the Kordofan. Solid computer skills, including MS Word and Excel Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting Willingness to travel regularly to the field including to remote locations when requested Fluency in Arabic (written and verbal) & good working English language skills required.Context related skills, knowledge and experience
Two years relevant experience in implementation of education or similar projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Knowledge of the context in South Kordofan or the Kordofan’s preferred. Experience with youth programming and linkages to livelihoods is an asset but not essential. Experience liaising with local and community stakeholders preferred Field level experience with UN or INGO preferred Understanding of SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards required Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree preferred; significant experience in the field of Education, PSS or Child Protection considered in lieu. QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect Managing resources and achieving results Handling insecure environments 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.