Education Project Manager

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Position Title: Education Project Manager
Location: Nyala
Country: Sudan
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with over 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within various sectors including shelter, education, protection, emergency response, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, information, counselling, and legal assistance (ICLA), and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The organization operates globally, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce.

Job Overview:
The Education Project Manager position is crucial for the technical development, strategic direction, and quality assurance of NRC Sudan’s Education activities and programs in the Darfur region. This role involves mentoring relevant staff and developing their capacities. The Education Project Manager is expected to adhere to NRC’s standards, procedures, and guidelines for project governance. The position requires overall planning and coordination of all Education interventions, which may be executed directly within the Education Core Competency (CC) or integrated across other CCs in the North and West Area Offices. The role demands a proactive approach to ensure that all education projects are effectively managed and aligned with the needs of the community, particularly focusing on the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnee children.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Project Manager will have a variety of responsibilities, including ensuring adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures, and SOPs/guidelines. This includes line management of Education project staff in the Area Offices and providing technical oversight and shared operational management of program staff in sub-offices. The role also involves contributing to the development of Area and CC-specific strategies and initiating the development of Education projects and interventions. Specific responsibilities include ensuring the availability of up-to-date needs assessments to inform design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and advocacy efforts, managing the Education projects across the Darfur Region, ensuring effective financial and logistical management, and representing NRC in relevant meetings and coordination fora.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of four years of experience in a development and/or humanitarian Education programming environment, including at least two years in a senior-level project management position. Previous experience in complex and volatile contexts is essential, along with documented results related to the position’s technical responsibilities. Knowledge in protection mainstreaming, community outreach/engagement, community capacity building, and community-development oriented programming is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience and understanding of Project Cycle Management and team leadership, as well as fluency in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Arabic is considered a plus, along with solid computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Educational Background:
The position requires a relevant educational background, typically a degree in education, social sciences, or a related field. Advanced degrees or specialized training in education or humanitarian response may be advantageous, although specific educational requirements are not explicitly stated in the job description.

Experience:
The role demands significant experience, specifically a minimum of four years in education programming within development or humanitarian contexts. This includes at least two years in a senior project management role, demonstrating the ability to manage complex projects effectively. Experience in the East Africa Region and familiarity with the context in Sudan, particularly regarding the needs of IDP and returnee children, is highly desirable. Candidates should also have experience in project start-up and piloting new approaches, as well as a good understanding of INEE minimum standards and conflict-sensitive education.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Arabic is considered an asset, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and communities.

Additional Notes:
The duty station for this position is Nyala, South Darfur, with a contract duration of 12 months. The role involves approximately 40% travel. NRC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. The organization encourages a culture of empowerment, where employees at all levels are invited to share ideas and take responsibility. The salary for this position is classified as grade 8 on NRC’s international salary scale, and additional benefits may be provided as part of the employment package.