Education Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization that has been operational in the Central African Republic since 201

• NRC focuses on providing assistance to people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, displacement, and limited access to basic services. The organization is committed to addressing significant humanitarian needs, protection, and recovery efforts in the region. NRC operates in various sectors, including Information, Counseling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education, Shelter, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Protection against Violence (PfV). As part of its strategic plan, NRC is transitioning from an autonomous country office model in the Central African Republic to an integrated operational presence under the responsibility of the Cameroon country office by 202
• This transition aims to enhance operational efficiency, supervision, and sustainability while maintaining a targeted presence aligned with NRC's requirements and program orientation.

Job Overview:
The Education Officer will play a crucial role in the daily implementation of education projects in the designated intervention area. This position is essential for ensuring the effective and quality execution of educational initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced in the education sector. The officer will be responsible for adhering to NRC's policies, manuals, and guidelines while implementing the assigned project portfolio according to the action plan. The role involves writing progress reports, ensuring proper documentation archiving, targeting beneficiaries with the greatest needs, and evaluating new methods of assistance delivery. The Education Officer will also supervise staff under their responsibility, contribute to monthly activity planning, and maintain the project database. This position requires a proactive approach to technical improvement and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Officer's duties include:

• Ensuring adherence to NRC policies, manuals, and guidelines;
• Implementing the delegated project portfolio in accordance with the action plan;
• Writing project progress reports as requested by the supervisor or management;
• Ensuring proper archiving of documents;
• Targeting beneficiaries with the greatest needs and evaluating new ways to provide assistance;
• Encouraging technical improvements and proposing enhancements;
• Supervising all staff under their responsibility;
• Contributing to monthly activity planning;
• Participating in maintaining the project database; 1
• Planning project activities; 1
• Coordinating the collection and analysis of educational data/needs and communicating findings to the Education Project Manager; 1
• Organizing and monitoring awareness-raising and training sessions for agreed target groups; 1
• Ensuring the quality of information disseminated to target groups; 1
• Distributing educational materials to target groups; 1
• Planning and executing regular follow-up visits to all targeted schools.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in Education Sciences, Social Sciences, Development, or related fields;
• At least 2 to 3 years of progressive professional experience as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context;
• Previous professional experience in complex and unstable environments;
• Proven results in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position;
• Proficiency in spoken and written French;
• Good knowledge of English is an asset.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in Education Sciences, Social Sciences, Development, or other related disciplines. This educational background is essential to ensure that the officer has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively implement educational projects and address the needs of the target population.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressive professional experience in a similar role, particularly in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have a track record of successfully managing projects and navigating complex and unstable environments, demonstrating their ability to adapt and respond to challenges effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, a good command of English is considered an asset. Knowledge of local languages relevant to the intervention areas is also beneficial and may enhance communication with target groups.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal depending on funding availability. The work location is primarily in Bouar and Paoua, with approximately 80% of the time spent in the field. The salary and benefits are based on Grade 5, Step 1 of NRC's salary scale for the Central African Republic. The desired start date for this position is January 202

• It is important to note that this position is reserved for candidates of Central African nationality and foreign candidates who have the legal right to work in the Central African Republic. NRC is committed to diversity and inclusion and adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The recruitment process is free of charge, and NRC will never request money during the recruitment process. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.