Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff members, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving assistance and long-term support to millions of individuals each year. The organization is committed to upholding the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that they receive the necessary aid and support to rebuild their lives. NRC's mission is to promote human dignity and provide effective humanitarian assistance in crises, focusing on education, shelter, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and protection.
Job Overview:
As the Education Project Manager at NRC Ethiopia, you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education programs across the Somali Region. This role encompasses a wide range of educational initiatives, including emergency education responses, formal and non-formal education, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). You will work closely with various stakeholders, including local authorities, consortium partners, and the NRC Country Office Education team, to ensure that the education programs are of high quality, inclusive, and accountable, meeting both NRC standards and donor requirements. Your contributions will directly impact the educational outcomes for vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host-community children and youth. You will also be involved in resource mobilization, proposal development, budget management, and fostering safe and inclusive learning environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Project Manager will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the development and implementation of education programs in the Somali Region; conducting needs assessments to identify emerging education needs; developing innovative project proposals; overseeing the execution of emergency and longer-term education interventions; ensuring compliance with NRC standards and donor requirements; managing project budgets and resources effectively; coaching and mentoring staff to enhance their skills and performance; collaborating with local authorities and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships; monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and impact; and reporting on program progress and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in education planning and management (EDPM), Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Education in Emergencies, or a related field. Additionally, applicants should have at least five years of relevant experience in the education sector, particularly in humanitarian, emergency response, or recovery contexts. A minimum of three years in project management or a similar leadership role is also required. Candidates should demonstrate technical expertise in implementing emergency education responses and formal and non-formal education programs, as well as familiarity with Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) programs in Ethiopia.
Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as education planning and management, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, or Education in Emergencies. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of educational programming in crisis situations and for effectively managing education projects.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the education sector, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in humanitarian or emergency response contexts. At least three years of this experience should be in project management or a leadership role, demonstrating the ability to lead teams and manage complex projects effectively. Experience in implementing education programs in volatile contexts is highly valued, as is a proven track record of achieving results related to the responsibilities of the position.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, proficiency in the Somali language is considered an added value, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and enhance program effectiveness. Knowledge of the local context and education sector in Ethiopia is also essential for success in this role.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, with a contract duration of 12 months. The role may require travel of up to 60%. The salary and benefits are aligned with NRC’s Resident salary scale, which is grade 8, and includes accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. The organization fosters a culture of innovation and encourages employees to share ideas and take responsibility. Candidates should be aware that this opportunity is open to Ethiopian nationals only.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff members, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving assistance and long-term support to millions of individuals each year. The organization is committed to upholding the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that they receive the necessary aid and support to rebuild their lives. NRC's mission is to promote human dignity and provide effective humanitarian assistance in crises, focusing on education, shelter, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and protection.
Job Overview:
As the Education Project Manager at NRC Ethiopia, you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education programs across the Somali Region. This role encompasses a wide range of educational initiatives, including emergency education responses, formal and non-formal education, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). You will work closely with various stakeholders, including local authorities, consortium partners, and the NRC Country Office Education team, to ensure that the education programs are of high quality, inclusive, and accountable, meeting both NRC standards and donor requirements. Your contributions will directly impact the educational outcomes for vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host-community children and youth. You will also be involved in resource mobilization, proposal development, budget management, and fostering safe and inclusive learning environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Project Manager will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the development and implementation of education programs in the Somali Region; conducting needs assessments to identify emerging education needs; developing innovative project proposals; overseeing the execution of emergency and longer-term education interventions; ensuring compliance with NRC standards and donor requirements; managing project budgets and resources effectively; coaching and mentoring staff to enhance their skills and performance; collaborating with local authorities and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships; monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and impact; and reporting on program progress and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in education planning and management (EDPM), Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Education in Emergencies, or a related field. Additionally, applicants should have at least five years of relevant experience in the education sector, particularly in humanitarian, emergency response, or recovery contexts. A minimum of three years in project management or a similar leadership role is also required. Candidates should demonstrate technical expertise in implementing emergency education responses and formal and non-formal education programs, as well as familiarity with Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) programs in Ethiopia.
Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as education planning and management, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, or Education in Emergencies. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of educational programming in crisis situations and for effectively managing education projects.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the education sector, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in humanitarian or emergency response contexts. At least three years of this experience should be in project management or a leadership role, demonstrating the ability to lead teams and manage complex projects effectively. Experience in implementing education programs in volatile contexts is highly valued, as is a proven track record of achieving results related to the responsibilities of the position.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, proficiency in the Somali language is considered an added value, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and enhance program effectiveness. Knowledge of the local context and education sector in Ethiopia is also essential for success in this role.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, with a contract duration of 12 months. The role may require travel of up to 60%. The salary and benefits are aligned with NRC’s Resident salary scale, which is grade 8, and includes accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. The organization fosters a culture of innovation and encourages employees to share ideas and take responsibility. Candidates should be aware that this opportunity is open to Ethiopian nationals only.
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