Education Project Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and crises. Established in 1946, NRC has grown to employ over 15,000 staff members who work across 40 countries, providing essential life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people each year. In the Middle East alone, NRC has more than 3,000 staff members focused on assisting those affected by conflict in countries such as Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, and Palestine. NRC's humanitarian interventions are based on its expertise in core competencies, including Shelter, Education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Livelihoods and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, and it actively encourages innovative ideas and responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Job Overview:
The Education Project Manager will play a crucial role in implementing the Education project portfolio in Syria, ensuring adherence to NRC's governance protocols and principles for education projects. This position involves managing and supervising all educational activities within the South-Central Area Office from inception to completion. The role requires collaboration with various teams to enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, ensuring that educational programs are responsive and effective. The manager will also be responsible for quality control of education activities, the development of monitoring tools, and the integration of partners into program planning. Additionally, the role involves assessing the needs of children and youth, overseeing safe and inclusive programming, and contributing to project proposal development. The Education Project Manager will ensure compliance with financial and logistical procedures and maintain timely communication with relevant support colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Project Manager will have a range of specific responsibilities, including:

• Ensuring the effective use of existing MEL processes within the Education team and collaborating with the Area Office and Country Office to enhance MEL tools.
• Adhering to NRC partnership toolkit procedures and integrating partners into strategy and program planning while building their capacity in program development and evaluation.
• Developing and implementing quality control measures for education activities, including monitoring and evaluation tools and guidelines.
• Supporting the NRC referral mechanism and ensuring it functions effectively in the best interest of project participants.
• Assessing trends and changes in the context to identify gaps in education service provision and ways to assist those in need.
• Overseeing the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) guidelines and resolving any reported breaches or concerns.
• Contributing to project proposal development in coordination with relevant staff.
• Coordinating closely with other Core Competencies to maximize integrated programming.
• Ensuring adherence to financial and logistical procedures within the Education team, including supply chain management. 1
• Developing procurement, recruitment, and spending plans per project and sharing them with relevant colleagues.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Education Project Manager position must possess a bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field, with a master's degree being an added advantage. A minimum of three years of experience in a senior-level project implementation role managing education programs in a humanitarian or recovery context is required. The candidate should have technical expertise in education, including activities related to children, youth, and adult education. Experience working in complex and volatile contexts is essential, along with fluency in both English and Arabic, both written and verbal. The candidate should also have experience managing at least two senior staff members, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and managing youth programs. Excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of INEE Minimum Standards and humanitarian principles, and experience with urban/rural programming and local partnerships are preferred.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field as a minimum requirement. A master's degree in a relevant field is considered an added value, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of experience in a senior-level project implementation role, specifically in managing education programs within humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have experience working in complex and volatile environments and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in managing youth programs and overseeing senior staff is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory, both written and verbal. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Homs, Syria, and is a fixed-term contract. The role requires travel of approximately 40% within areas of operation. The salary and benefits are based on NRC’s national salary scale, specifically at Grade

• NRC is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. The organization encourages innovative ideas and responsibility among all employees, fostering a supportive work culture.