Specialist of the educational department / Education Officer Kyiv in Norwegian Refugee Council / NRC

Croatian Refugee Council (NRC)is an independent, humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in 1946. We provide assistance, protect the rights and contribute to solving the problems of refugees, internally displaced persons and other persons affected by armed conflict.  NRC began its activities in Ukraine at the end of 2014, supporting people affected by the conflict in the east of the country. We are currently increasing our efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries to provide assistance to people forced to leave their homes due to war. 

We are looking for Education Officerin the Northern Regional Office in Kyiv.

• Adherence to NRC policies, instructions and procedures
• Strict compliance with the NRC Code of Conduct
• Implement the educational project in accordance with the action plan
• Ensure that projects target the beneficiaries most in need of protection, and explore and evaluate new and better ways of delivering aid.
• Communicate and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Promoting the rights of IDPs/returnees according to the advocacy strategy
• Participate in developing, editing, or reviewing programs
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of team member activities and liaise with appropriate colleagues to resolve issues.
• Implement educational activities under the guidance of the Coordinator of educational projects.
• Develop and maintain effective document management systems, both electronic and paper.
• Oversee educational needs assessment at school/youth level in NRC target regions.
• Develop weekly and monthly work plans in accordance with program plans and logical-structural schemes.
• Facilitating school restoration processes, including working closely with the technical team (selection of schools, conducting tenders, monitoring visits during the renovation process and documenting each stage).< /li>
• Provide support to NRC activities, including facilitating trainings, supporting schools and youth activities, directly and through local partners in accordance with NRC quality standards.
• Support the development and contextualization of training packages
• Independent supervision of multiple rounds of educational training, including supervision of multiple schools, venues and trainers.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring, tracking and reporting of educational projects.< /li>
• Monitoring costs and purchase requests on behalf of the project manager and ensuring proper control by the logistics and field team.
• Regular field trips to support and monitor educational and training activities.
• Control the purchase and distribution of educational materials and provide official information on the needs of schools.
• Maintain positive working relationships with teachers, school principals and representatives of the Ministry of Education.
• Any other tasks related to the position at the request of the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a humanitarian/rehabilitation context
• Previous experience working in complex and unstable environments ; ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
• Documented technical competencies related to job responsibilities.
• Technical knowledge in humanitarian sector is an advantage.
• Experience in developing psychosocial support programs in the field of education
• Experience in conducting trainings for adults ( teacher training/training of trainers is an advantage) or similar experience
• Knowledge of the basics of child protection and/or psychosocial support
• Experience of working with youth through recreation and/or professional training
• Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine
• Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Fluency in Ukrainianlanguage.

We offer:

• Employment contract until December 31, 2024 with the possibility of extension.
• Official salary and health insurance.
• Working hours: 9.00-17.00, Saturday, Sunday - holidays.
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Final deadlinesubmissions statement < /strong>– 13/10/2024

To apply for this vacancy,  click the link.

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we cannot provide work permit or visa support for this position.

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