Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing essential services and support to millions of displaced individuals. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC fosters a culture of professional growth, innovation, and open dialogue among its employees, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce.
Job Overview:
The Education Technical Assistant position is designed to support the implementation of education projects within the humanitarian context of Rakhine State, Myanmar. The role involves a significant amount of travel (approximately 70%) to various project sites, where the assistant will monitor and report on project activities, ensuring compliance with established plans and NRC standards. The assistant will work closely with community education committees, volunteer-teachers" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">volunteer teachers, and school children, managing payments and entitlements while also distributing educational materials. The position requires a proactive approach to improving the quality of educational activities and addressing protection-related concerns. The assistant will also be responsible for data collection, field reporting, and maintaining accurate records, contributing to the overall success of the education program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Technical Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: monitoring and reporting on project activities, ensuring compliance with NRC standards; administrating payments and entitlements for volunteer teachers and school children; collaborating with community education committees for planning and enrollment; distributing and monitoring school materials; assisting volunteer teachers; suggesting improvements for educational activities; reporting protection-related concerns; conducting data collection; preparing field reports; and filing relevant documents as required by the line manager. Specific responsibilities will include mobilizing communities for education activities, participating in planning and implementation of education campaigns, developing project materials, maintaining project records, supporting monitoring and evaluation activities, conducting community consultations, facilitating training sessions, and assisting with budgeting and administrative tasks related to education activities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Education Technical Assistant position should possess at least two years of experience working with education projects in a humanitarian context or recovery settings. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, along with relevant experience in complex and volatile environments. Applicants should demonstrate documented results related to the responsibilities of the position, possess fair English and computer skills, and have good administrative, accounting, and reporting skills. Training and facilitation skills are also essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision. Flexibility, creativity, and a cooperative attitude are important traits for success in this role.
Educational Background:
The ideal candidate for the Education Technical Assistant position should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of education in humanitarian contexts and the skills required to effectively support educational initiatives.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of experience working with education projects, particularly in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in similar roles, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex and challenging environments while delivering effective educational support.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is essential for communication and reporting. Additional language skills relevant to the local context may be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with the community and stakeholders effectively.
Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term national contract with a duration extending until June 2027, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and funding availability. The role is classified at Grade 4, Step 1, and involves significant travel (70%) within Rakhine State. The NRC emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contribute to a safe environment, and report any incidents of exploitation or harassment. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards such behaviors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing essential services and support to millions of displaced individuals. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC fosters a culture of professional growth, innovation, and open dialogue among its employees, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce.
Job Overview:
The Education Technical Assistant position is designed to support the implementation of education projects within the humanitarian context of Rakhine State, Myanmar. The role involves a significant amount of travel (approximately 70%) to various project sites, where the assistant will monitor and report on project activities, ensuring compliance with established plans and NRC standards. The assistant will work closely with community education committees, volunteer-teachers" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">volunteer teachers, and school children, managing payments and entitlements while also distributing educational materials. The position requires a proactive approach to improving the quality of educational activities and addressing protection-related concerns. The assistant will also be responsible for data collection, field reporting, and maintaining accurate records, contributing to the overall success of the education program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Technical Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: monitoring and reporting on project activities, ensuring compliance with NRC standards; administrating payments and entitlements for volunteer teachers and school children; collaborating with community education committees for planning and enrollment; distributing and monitoring school materials; assisting volunteer teachers; suggesting improvements for educational activities; reporting protection-related concerns; conducting data collection; preparing field reports; and filing relevant documents as required by the line manager. Specific responsibilities will include mobilizing communities for education activities, participating in planning and implementation of education campaigns, developing project materials, maintaining project records, supporting monitoring and evaluation activities, conducting community consultations, facilitating training sessions, and assisting with budgeting and administrative tasks related to education activities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Education Technical Assistant position should possess at least two years of experience working with education projects in a humanitarian context or recovery settings. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, along with relevant experience in complex and volatile environments. Applicants should demonstrate documented results related to the responsibilities of the position, possess fair English and computer skills, and have good administrative, accounting, and reporting skills. Training and facilitation skills are also essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision. Flexibility, creativity, and a cooperative attitude are important traits for success in this role.
Educational Background:
The ideal candidate for the Education Technical Assistant position should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of education in humanitarian contexts and the skills required to effectively support educational initiatives.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of experience working with education projects, particularly in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in similar roles, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex and challenging environments while delivering effective educational support.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is essential for communication and reporting. Additional language skills relevant to the local context may be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with the community and stakeholders effectively.
Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term national contract with a duration extending until June 2027, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and funding availability. The role is classified at Grade 4, Step 1, and involves significant travel (70%) within Rakhine State. The NRC emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contribute to a safe environment, and report any incidents of exploitation or harassment. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards such behaviors.
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