Education Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. NRC operates in various countries around the world, providing essential services and support to refugees and internally displaced persons. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of vulnerable populations. NRC emphasizes professional growth, innovative teamwork, and a supportive culture, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to humanitarian efforts. The organization is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Job Overview:
The Education Officer position at NRC involves implementing and managing education programs aimed at supporting children and youth in emergency contexts. The role requires conducting needs assessments to identify educational gaps and needs within beneficiary communities, facilitating the delivery of NRC's education programming, and ensuring that educational materials are contextualized and distributed effectively. The Education Officer will also be responsible for training teachers and educational personnel, promoting the right to education, and engaging with communities to raise awareness about educational issues. This position is crucial for ensuring that children and youth have access to quality education, even in challenging circumstances, and for promoting safe and inclusive programming principles throughout all educational activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Officer will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: conducting needs assessments to identify the educational needs of children and youth; facilitating the implementation of NRC's education programs; engaging with beneficiary communities to ensure their needs are met; contextualizing and distributing learning kits and school materials; developing literacy and numeracy materials for emergency learning; delivering training on the Better Learning Program (PSS) to teachers and educational personnel; providing life skills training to youth; organizing vocational training and capacity-building initiatives; promoting the right to education in emergencies; conducting awareness campaigns on educational issues; collecting data for monitoring and evaluation of education activities; writing regular reports on project progress; acting as an interpreter and translating documents as needed; and undertaking any additional duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or Project Manager to enhance project implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Education Officer position must possess a range of qualifications, including experience working in humanitarian or emergency contexts, particularly in education interventions. They should have documented results related to the responsibilities of the position, strong facilitation and reporting skills, and fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of local languages is also an asset. Candidates are expected to adhere to NRC's Code of Conduct and education and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-policies" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security policies, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding and ethical practices in their work.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university is required for this position. Candidates with a background in education, social sciences, or related fields will be preferred. Additional training or certifications related to education in emergencies or child protection will be advantageous.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least one year of working experience with local or international NGOs, UN agencies, or similar organizations. Experience in implementing education in emergency activities and working with youth is preferred, as is familiarity with the INEE Minimum Standards for education in emergencies.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Proficiency in local languages is considered an asset, as it enhances communication with beneficiary communities and facilitates effective program implementation.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may involve working in complex and volatile environments. The NRC has a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation, abuse, and harassment, and all employees are expected to contribute to a safe and respectful workplace. The organization is committed to safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect, report any incidents of exploitation or abuse, and actively participate in creating a safe environment for all.