Position: Education Team Leader
Reports to: Education Project Manager East
Supervision of: Education PO, Project TA, Youth PO, Youth TAs (Derna)
Duty station: Derna, Libya
Travel % 50% to field activity’s location
Project number: LYFM2208
Duration and type of contract: Renewable, based on performance and funding.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Operational Context and Key issues
Following the floods in September, Derna and surrounding villages have been affected, NRC is responding with education in emergencies intervention.
The Team Leader will oversee the smooth implementation of NRC education in emergencies response, including PSS and education activities for both Libyan and non-Libyan children and adolescents (formal and non-formal education) according to program work-plans under the supervision of the Education Project manager East and in liaison with the emergency response manager. Activities include but are not limited to; Better Learning Program (BLP), teacher professional development, non-formal education classes, adolescent girls/boys’ clubs, outreach activities.
The team leader will also be responsible for accessing hard to reach communities with education intervention and liaison with relevant education authorities and will line manage a team of education project staff based in Derna.
Generic Responsibilities:
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines. Strict adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct Implement the education project according to the plan of action. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. Ensure proper filing of documents. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders. Make decisions on the ground with limited or remote supervision.Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of all Education project activities including monthly work and activity plan, staff management and procurement processes. Responsible for accurate and high-quality bi-monthly reports on program activities. Ensure M&E correctly conducted and reported including verifying data collection and submission, and accuracy. Ensure program guidance notes are followed and implemented at field level by Education team and incentive teachers. . Manage staff performance using NRC performance management system, ensure education team members are joining NRC mandatory training. Promote the rights of Libyan and non-Libyan children and youth in line to access Education according to NRC the advocacy strategy. Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements on implemented activities and materials based on field level observations and discussions with the relevant staff and stakeholders, and report to Project Manager and Specialist. Ensure Child Protection referral pathways are put in place and utilized in areas of implementation; liaise with Child Protection and other Education actors. Regular field travel to oversee implementation for activities and ensure NRC compliance measures are in place areas regularly to manage local education authority relations and project activities. Conduct education needs assessments and identify new areas of intervention for education CC.Critical interfaces:
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Education Specialist, Education PM, Area Manager, Area Support Coordinators, Field Coordinator Relevant core competency implementation staff Support teams, Finance, HR, Admin and Logistics M&E departmentScale and scope of position: Staff: Direct: 4 indirect: project staff and numerous Incentive workers/teachers Stakeholders: INGOs, local NGOs, governmental bodies, MoE Budgets: The team leader does not have budget responsibilities Information: Agresso Legal or compliance: Responsible for reporting any Code of Conduct violation or Child Protection concerns to PM immediately
Competencies
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Minimum 4 years of proven experience in implementing education programmes, coordinating activities, and managing teams. Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbalContext/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience working in education project planning and implementation. Previous experience working with school-aged boys and girls, youth in an educational/training context. Previous experience of leading staff and managing team performance is required. Knowledge of the context in Libya and an understanding of the education needs and gaps of Libyan and non-Libyans children, adolescents, and youth. Knowledge and good understanding of INEE minimum standards, protection mainstreaming mechanisms, and youth positive development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels. Experience in leading projects in learning and/or community centers is a plus.2. Behavioural competencies
Build meaningful relations Empower people Act with integrity Deliver results3. Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for and evaluated on the responsibilities and the competencies, based on NRC’s Performance Management Framework. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description The Goals and Performance Plan The NRC Competency FrameworkApplication Procedure:
Application is online for Libya National only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NRC does not at any stage of recruitment request candidate to make payments of any kind. NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organisation. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through diversity, equity and inclusion Qualified females candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. 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.