Education Coordinator - North Area, Kyiv Ukraine (Ukrainian candidates only)

Manage education programs with a focus on school improvement and cash support

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Overview

Manage education programs with a focus on school improvement and cash support

You have:

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within the fields of Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields
  • Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Technical specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector is an asset
  • Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine
  • Working knowledge of English both written and verbal
  • Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of Russian language is an asset
  • Knowledge of Russian language is an asset

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contracts.

*This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian candidates*

NRC in Ukraine is looking for an Education Coordinator be based in the North Area Office in Kyiv. This position will support the start-up activities of the education programme with focus on school improvement, and cash/vouchers for school.

Responsibilities

  • Line management of Education project field staff
  • Contribute to Education Core Competency strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps, considering where appropriate the role of cash-based interventions and market based programmes
  • Manage and implement Education projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from Project Manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
  • Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
  • Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
  • Support the start-up of the NRC education activities under the supervision of the education PM, with a specific focus on (but not limited to) school improvement and cash / vouchers to school
  • Support the education needs assessment in the Area (elaboration, planning, coordination with relevant actors, implementation, translation as appropriate, reporting)
  • Identify community-based organizations / other local organizations for potential partnerships and support the coordination.
  • Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data. Present the data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Translate documents and meetings from English to the Ukrainian and Russian languages as appropriate
  • Contribute to the development of the education programme development with technical and contextual inputs
  • Contribute to the development of Education CC strategy, Micro LogFrame, and Plan of Action with technical and contextual inputs
  • Prepare and develop status and progress reports as required by management

Required skills, knowledge and experience

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within field of expertise (Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
  • Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Technical specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector is an asset
  • Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine
  • Working knowledge of English both written and verbal
  • Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of Russian language is an asset

What we offer

  • Contract: Fixed term national employment contract for 12 months
  • Duty Station: Kyiv, with travel to sub-offices in the north area
  • This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian candidates
  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email
  • We are also recruiting for Education Coordinators in Lviv and Dnipro. Interested candidates should also apply to those vacancies

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you managed a project and how you ensured its success? The interviewer wants to gauge your project management skills and ability to meet objectives. Discuss specific strategies you used to manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
How do you approach capacity building within your team? The interviewer is interested in your leadership and training capabilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to assess community needs in education programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you encountered in the field and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no