Education Officer (PlayMatters)
Lead educational programs for children.
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Overview
Lead educational programs for children.
You have:
- Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized institution
- Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation
- 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.
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.
Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact [email protected].
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you implemented a program successfully? | This question assesses your program implementation skills and experience. | Provide specific examples of programs you've implemented, including your role and the outcomes. |
| How do you approach building relationships with diverse communities? | The interviewer is looking for your interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective training delivery? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you mobilized a community for a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while working with children and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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