Early Childhood Development Training Officer

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary:

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

- The ECD Training Officer supervises the provision of direct technical support to the facilitators and technical committees in the entity of Women and the Entity of Municipalities, in addition to providing technical support and training to the IRC partners. Also, the training officer will contribute to the development of content with the Co-technical committee with the Entity of Education, and then participate in providing training in the field of school readiness and kindergarten.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with ECD team members to conduct training needs assessment for ECD partners and ECD scaling partners and draft a training needs report with the outcomes and recommendations. - Formulate a structured training plan per the outcomes of TNA including frequency and topics supporting ECD scaling pathway. - Conduct training activities in line with training plan for the for ECD partners and ECD scaling partners (facilitators and technical committees). - Contribute to the content development of school readiness and Kinder Garden content as a member of the technical committee. - Deliver trainings on Ahlan Simsim Families sessions and Ahlan Simsim Friends Activities including the training on facilitation skills and ECD standard skills for ECD facilitators. - Deliver TOT training on School readiness and Kinder Garden program for the Trainers and then to the teachers and educators. - Support in the deliverance of structured information sessions on child safeguarding, protection referral pathway, stress management, Gender equality and inclusion and others in response to needs identified at the field level. - Conduct regular site visits for mentoring and coaching to ensure quality of ECD activities in term of Caregiver sessions and activities for children from 3-8 years. - Submit training reports including the purpose of the training, the detailed information of the participants, the outcomes, the recommendation and pre-post test results and the training evaluation results. - Submit weekly progress reports to direct line manager; contribute to monthly and Bi-Annual reports per project needs. - Submit successful stories per the ECD successful stories standards taking into consideration the procedures and consents needed. - Collaborate with the ECD Senior Program Manager, ECD Senior Partnership and Scaling officer and ECD Technical & Capacity Building Manager to share lessons learned and harmonize work approaches and standard processes across governorates and teams. - Work closely with the ECD Technical & Capacity Building Manager and ECD Senior Partnership and Scaling Officer to make sure the technical quality of the implementation through IRC, partners, and scaling pathways. - Contribute to data reporting and analysis to determine training outcomes. - Work with the ECD Senior Program Manager, ECD Senior Partnership and Scaling Officer and ECD Technical & Capacity Building Manager and monitoring and evaluation staff to analyze the feedback of the trainees and draft recommendations for follow up. - Work closely with the ECD Information Management officer to make sure the data is accurate and submitted in time. - Contribute in the KIIs with the stakeholders and community leaders if needed. - Other duties assigned by line manager.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development

- The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Qualifications

- Education, kindergarten, social work, Psychological Counseling; Social Counseling or other any related field. - 2-4 years of prior experience working in ECD, education or child protection sector. - Professional Experience in TOT skills, Experience working with NGO or INGO preferred in term of providing trainings, and support in capacity building plan. - Experience in monitoring, report writing and basic analysis of ECD data. - Fluency in Arabic local language and Fluency in Kurdish local language, advanced English language skills preferred - Strong computer skills and familiarity with computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). - Effective communication skills. - The ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for trainees and IRC colleagues at all times is crucial. - The ability to lead, train, supervise and facilitate. - Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. - The ability to work as a member of a team is essential. - The ability to communicate in local language and English will be an asset. - The ability to travel and accommodate in other locations as long as the training period. - Applicants should not be having another Job if they got selected by IRC.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct. - Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development - Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution. - Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context. - Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience. - Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity. - Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must. - Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

- Fluency in local Arabic and Kurdish, advanced English language skills preferred. - The ability to travel and reside in other locations throughout the training period; Derek 30%, Roving to Jawadyeah, Tarbaspyeah, Al Qamishli, Al Hasakah and Al Raqqa with 70%

Key Working Relationships:

- Position Reports to: ECD Technical and Capacity Building Manager - Position directly supervises: ECD Coordinator, ECD Senior Manager. - Indirect Reporting (If applicable): Key Internal Contacts: ECD IMO, ECD admin officer, ECD senior scaling and partnership officer. - Key External Contacts: Working with the Co-technical committee with the EOE.

Application will be received till May 9, 2023

- Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. - Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. - Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery. - Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. - Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work. - IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.