Education Project Technical Assistant Libya Benghazi
Assist with the implementation of the education project according to the plan of action and promote technical improvement.
Overview
Assist with the implementation of the education project according to the plan of action and promote technical improvement.
You have:
- 1-2 years of experience working in education or child protection and project implementation.
- Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English.
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Understanding education context in Benghazi and the circumstances, needs and challenges IDP/returnee and refugee children face.
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations.
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Professional Development Plan.
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Strict adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy
- Assist with the implementation of the education project according to the plan of action.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
- Make decisions on the ground with limited or remote supervision.
Qualifications
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
- Direct: Education Project Officer (PO), Incentive-based teachers and volunteers
- Indirect: Education team leader (TL), Education Project Manager
- Other Education and Shelter/WASH/ICLA/Cash staff supporting integrated approach.
- The support staff (security, logistics and HR) as delegated by line manager.
2. Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1. 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
- Documented results related to previous responsibilities
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting
Context related skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience working with children in non-formal education activities and/or teaching.
- Understanding education context in Benghazi; understanding of the circumstances, needs and challenges IDP/returnee and refugee children face and the sensitivity of the context.
- Strong organizational skills and communication skills, good computer skills in Microsoft office (MS Excel, Word, and outlook).
- Understanding of Sphere or INEE minimum standards is a plus
- Candidates with a university bachelor degree.
- Written and spoken fluency in Arabic; proficiency in English.
We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in education or child protection and project implementation.
2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s
Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Handling insecure environments
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect (especially when dealing with affected communities)
- Planning and delivering results
3. Performance management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
- The Job Description
- The individual Work and Professional Development Plan
- The Competency Framework
Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
- Responsible for implementing the planned education activities at field level under supervision of the Education Project Officer.
- Monitor, supervise, and provide directions to incentive-based teachers and volunteers in line with project work-plans and objectivies including weekly task plans.
- Develop and regularly update classes/training schedules and outreach plans for assigned activities.
- Regular travel to field to ensure ongoing monitoring, support, and reporting of activities at field level.
- Support and participate in teacher trainings, community engagement initiatives, outreach activities and data collection in coordination with Education Project Officer.
- Ensure direct communication and feedback with beneficiaries and relevant host communities.
- Regularly travel to the field to support education, recreation and psychosocial support (PSS) activities.
- Support and implement distributions of teaching and learning materials.
- Any other task relevant to the position as requested by line manager.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to handle a difficult situation in a project. | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving and stress management capabilities in high-pressure environments. | Discuss the situation, your actions, and the result, emphasizing your calm and professional demeanor. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with team members and beneficiaries? | This question evaluates your communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share your experience working in education with children? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about the challenges faced by IDP/returnee children in education? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a successful collaboration you had with colleagues or volunteers. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to remain up-to-date with education policies and practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle feedback from a beneficiary or community member? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |