Education Officer Ukraine Chernihiv
Support the implementation of education projects under tight deadlines and challenging conditions.
Overview
Support the implementation of education projects under tight deadlines and challenging conditions.
You have:
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience within the field of expertise (Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience in Psychosocial Support programming in education
- Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine
- Working knowledge of English both written and verbal
- Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of the Russian language is an asset.
- Experience in conducting training for adults (Teacher training/Training of trainers is an asset) or similar experience
- Technical-specific knowledge of the humanitarian sector is an asset.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
- Knowledge of the basics of child protection and/or psychosocial support
NRC is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people who are forced to flee. We provide assistance to meet immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement, and support displaced people as they build a new future. Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo, Norway. Many of our colleagues were once themselves fleeing their homes. In 2022, we reached almost 10 million people across 40 countries.
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts; ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience within the field of expertise (Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
- Documented technical competencies related to the position’s responsibilities.
- Technical-specific knowledge of the humanitarian sector is an asset.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience in Psychosocial Support programming in education
- Experience in conducting training for adults (Teacher training/ Training of trainers is an asset) or similar experience
- Knowledge of the basics of child protection and/or psychosocial support
- Experience working with youth through recreation and/or vocational training
- Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine
- Working knowledge of English both written and verbal
- Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of the Russian language is an asset.
Behavioral competencies
- Planning and delivering results
- Working with people
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Analysing
- Handling insecure environments
- Empowering and building trust.
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
- Strict adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct
- Implement the education project according to the plan of action
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- Contribute to program development, adjustment, or review
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities by team members and liaise with relevant colleagues for troubleshooting.
Specific Responsibilities
- Implement education activities under the direction of the Education Project Coordinator.
- Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and paper.
- Oversee education needs assessments at the school/youth level in NRC targeted areas.
- Develop weekly and monthly work plans following the program plans.
- Facilitate processes of school rehabilitation, including close cooperation with the technical Shelter team (school selection, tendering, monitoring visits during the repairing process, and documentation of each stage) in line with NRC SOP.
- Facilitate School assistance program (school selection, BoQ preparation with school management/local education authorities, preparation the package of documents) in line with NRC SOP.
- Facilitate BLP training session for school teachers, school psychologists, implementing partners. Collecting and filling out pre- and post-training data (registration forms, BLP certificates, SLECs, FGD).
- Provide support to NRC implementing partners activities, including training session facilitation, in line with NRC quality standards.
- Support the development and contextualization of BLP training packages.
- Ensure ongoing monitoring, tracking, and reporting of education projects.
- Monitor spending and purchase requests as assigned by PM/PC and ensure proper follow up with logistics and field teams
- Regularly travel to the field to support and monitor education and training activities.
- Oversee procurement and distribution of training materials and provide formal input on school needs.
- Maintain positive work relations with teachers, headmasters, and DoE representatives.
- Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you worked in a tense humanitarian context? | This question assesses your experience and ability to perform under pressure in humanitarian settings. | Provide a specific example where you successfully navigated a challenging situation. |
| How have you implemented psychosocial support in your educational programs? | The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience and knowledge in this area. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage and train adults? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with humanitarian policies in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you handle disagreements with team members. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important aspect of working with displaced communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe your experience with monitoring and reporting project activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |