The purpose of the Education Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of Education activities in South Kordofan.
Generic responsibilities
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, with strict adherence to the Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policies. Assist with the implementation of the NRC Education South Kordofan portfolio. Prepare and develop status reports and other documents as required by Supervisor or management. Ensure proper filing of documents. Promote the rights of refugees, IDPs, returnees and the host community in-line with SPERE and INEE Minimum Standards Promote and share ideas for project and activity improvement. Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the education. Ensure target beneficiaries most in need using vulnerability criteria to support learner registrationSpecific responsibilities
Provide daily support to education incentive workers and teachers and supervise daily workers in line with programme objectives and NRC quality standards. maintain computerised and manual records to support the work of the education team across the programme, including records of those providing teaching and children participating in the education provision in line with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and confidentiality requirements Maintain the education tools, resources and equipment used by the education team across the area, including supporting the provision of resources in the range of languages and media required. Ensure direct communication and feedback with beneficiaries and stakeholders at field level, with a focus on community leaders, headmasters/principals, teachers and students Lead in mobilization and sensitization of community members Assist with capacity building activities for beneficiaries, with a focus on teachers Organize, support and participate in PTAs, School Improvement Plans and School-Based Management Committees Organize and implement distributions of teaching and learning supplies and materials; maintain records of commodity movements and secure appropriate supporting documents Ensure schools /learning spaces safe for children & report protection concerns immediately Ensure complaints and feedback response mechanism is in place at field level Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Supervisor or management.Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Experience working in a humanitarian/early recovery context preferred Experience working in complex and volatiles contexts preferred Advance computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel required Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team, setting required Willingness to live and travel in remote areas Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal required; English language skills strongly preferred.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of Education in Emergencies (EiE) and formal basic education preferred Knowledge of South Kordofan or Kordofans context preferred Knowledge of needs and challenges of refugee, host community, returnee and IDP children preferred Experience working with local organizations, government institutions or local Initiatives. Experience liaising with and mobilizing local and community stakeholders preferred Field level experience with an NGO or UN an asset Understanding of SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards an asset. Candidates with a computer science, IT, data analysis, data management or communication university and/or advanced degree; experience in Child Protection considered in lieu. Female candidates are 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:
Handling insecure environment Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH