Education Officer (PlayMatters)

Job Description

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Qualifications

Education:

- Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized institution - Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles - Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures, and viewpoints - Experience working with refugee communities desirable - Knowledge of Education in Emergencies - Experience working with children, preferably in a teaching capacity - Experience in planning and delivering training - Experience in community mobilization and coordination. - Highly collaborative and consultative approach. - Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required - Swahili and good English written, and oral skills required. French and Kirundi a plus.

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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