Education Assistant Iraq Kirkuk - Tuz
Assist in educational projects and support community mobilization.
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Overview
Assist in educational projects and support community mobilization.
You have:
- Experience from working as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge of local languages, especially Arabic
- Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel
- Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting
- Understanding of the circumstances, needs and challenges trauma-affected children face
- Understanding of the role of education in meeting the needs of trauma-affected children
- Understanding of SPHERE and/or INEE minimum standards
- Knowledge of the basics of Child Protection and/or psychosocial support
- Experience working with children and/or educators; MoE-level experience a plus
- Experience in community mobilization and/or relationship building
- Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree preferred
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 3 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 3 (NRC) contracts.
Scale and scope of position
Staff: Shared supervision of incentive staff
Stakeholders: Key external stakeholders such as local Directorate of Education, INGOs, local NGOs,
school administration, parents and community members
Budgets: No budgetary responsibilities
Information: Responsible for weekly site visit reports and indicator tracking
Legal or : Responsible for reporting any Code of Conduct violation or Child Protection compliance concern to line manager immediately
- Competencies
A. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience from working as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge of local languages, especially Arabic. Knowing English is an advantage
- Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel
- Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting
Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Understanding of the circumstances, needs and challenges trauma-affected children face
- Understanding of the role of education in meeting the needs of trauma-affected children
- Understanding of SPHERE and/or INEE minimum standards
Knowledge of the basics of Child Protection and/or psychosocial support
Experience working with children and/or educators; MoE-level experience a plus
- Experience in community mobilization and/or relationship building
- Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree preferred
- Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Handling insecure environments
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect (especially when dealing with affected communities)
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous roles and how you managed it? | This question assesses your problem-solving abilities and how you handle stress in difficult circumstances. | Provide a specific example that demonstrates your resilience and decision-making skills. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | This helps to evaluate your time management skills and ability to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with children and affected communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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