Education Project Coordinator Ukraine Chernihiv - Internal candidates only

Lead education projects and coordinate implementation in Ukraine.

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Overview

Lead education projects and coordinate implementation in Ukraine.

You have:

  • Minimum 3 year of relevant experience within the field of expertise (Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
  • Co-ordinational/managerial experience
  • Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Knowledge of Project Management Cycle
  • 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)
  • Knowledge of the basics of child protection and/or psychosocial support

All NRC employees are expected to work following the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability as well as the main humanitarian principles (humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence). These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Qualifications

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • 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 3 year of relevant experience within the field of expertise (Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields)
  • Co-ordinational/managerial experience
  • Knowledge of Project Management Cycle
  • Documented technical competencies related to the position’s responsibilities.
  • Technical-specific knowledge of the humanitarian sector is an asset.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

  • 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
  • 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.

Behavioural competencies

  • Planning and delivering results
  • Working with people
  • Managing resources to optimise results
  • Managing performance and development
  • Communicating with impact and respect
  • Handling insecure environments.

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

  • To be dedicated in what we do;
  • To be innovative with our solutions;
  • To act as one unified and inclusive team;
  • To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;

This position is open to internal candidates only.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities:

  1. Provide technical leadership and lead implementation of Education projects.
  2. Actively take part in the development of the project budget in coordination with the Education Project Manager and other CCs.
  3. Provide regular progress reports to the Education Project Manager.
  4. Coordinate liaison and collaboration with relevant local authorities, partners and other key stakeholders.
  5. Promote team collaboration and identify synchronization opportunities across CCs.
  6. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
  7. Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards & principles within NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC.
  8. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection and explore and assess new and better ways to assist while promoting the rights of Ukrainian displaced people in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specific responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate Education project implementation (EiE activities, procurement, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
  2. In coordination with Education Project Manager to coordinate the scale up the Education response at the Area level under the technical guidance of the Education Specialist.
  3. Coordinate NRC Education activities, including, but not limited by BLP trainings, school repairs/rehabilitation (cash or contractor modality) support, and youth projects, directly and through local partners in line with NRC quality standards.
  4. Line manage and ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
  5. Coordinate procurement processes related to Education activities.
  6. Ensure effective filing systems for project documentation, both electronic and paper.
  7. Coordinate monitoring, tracking, and reporting of education projects inside NRC and on cluster levels, ensuring M&E compliance.
  8. Maintain efficient positive work relations with local authorities, partners and other key stakeholders.
  9. Identify new opportunities for partnership and develop a pool of prospective partners.
  10. Promote program quality and implementation of NRC’s Safe and Inclusive Schools Programme, guaranteeing gender and protection mainstreaming and safe and inclusive programming criteria.
  11. Serve as acting Education Project Manager in the absence of the Education Project Manager.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience working in humanitarian contexts and how you handled tense situations? This question assesses the candidate's practical experience in dynamic and unpredictable environments. Share specific examples highlighting your calmness and decision-making process under pressure.
How do you approach project management to ensure effective implementation and collaboration? This question evaluates the candidate's project management skills and team collaboration techniques. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective stakeholder engagement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to deliver training for adults. How did you ensure it was effective? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about the education system in Ukraine, and how does this impact your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of a successful project you have coordinated? What was your role in it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that children’s rights are considered in your educational projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to promote safe and inclusive programming? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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