Education Manager (EdTech)

Job Description

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Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification (Master’s Degree preferred) in ICT and Education. - Minimum of three years of relevant, progressively responsible, professional experience in managing the implementation of education programs in developing countries. - Minimum 5 years successful staff management, and coaching experience - Remote management experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. - Strong computer literacy, skills on content management servers and learning management systems - Knowledge Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE). - Must be able to multi-task effectively and balance competing priorities, reporting lines and deadlines. - Advanced interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others, dictate responsibilities, offer support and constructive feedback. - Experience working with children, and especially vulnerable children required. - Prior experience working with refugees, preferably in a camp setting and rural communities is desirable. - Excellent command in English written and oral skills and Swahili is required. Knowledge of French is a plus. - Must have excellent problem-solving skills. He/she must be able to solve problems adeptly and quickly as they come up.

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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