The NRC has recently re-registered to operate in Sudan, and is currently in country start-up phase, conducting assessments and designing the first steps of the programme. Focus will be given to people displaced by conflict, refugees, and vulnerable migrants, and potential geographical areas of work will be Khartoum state, South Kordofan, Gadarif and Blue Nile on a first phase, with the idea to expand to other States.

As a priority, NRC is therefore hiring an Education Team Leader to be part of establishing NRC's programme in Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management of project staff
Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of Education (2) projects (activities, budget and project documentation)
Day to day follow of progress in project implementation
Ensure compliance with NRC policies CC tools, handbooks and guidelines
Strict adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist vulnerable communities.
Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project and materials based on observations and discussions with the local staff and the PC.
Document technical issues and questions, and channel to the PC.
Support assessments for school selection and on-going out-of-school children data gathering
As requested, support in development of new proposals and budgets for education activities
Assess needs for capacity building among education staff and share with PC/ PM to jointly address capacity needs.
Support sector coordination efforts and represent NRC at inter-agency meetings when PC/PM is not available
Ensure Child Protection referral pathways are put in place and utilized in areas of implementation; liaise with Child Protection and other Education actors
Travel to implementation areas regularly to manage local education authority relations
Organize and lead trainings for project staff (and local MoE) based on technical requirements of projects
Conduct teacher trainings and conduct follow up observations and spot checks
Contribute to recruitment processes of education staff as necessary
Support team in Education in Emergencies response preparedness as directed by PM
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by line manager

Our ideal candidate:

At least 3 years of experience working with EiE programme in an NGO or related organisation
Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree in Education or relevant subject;
Significant experience in the field of PSS or Child Protection
Knowledge of the circumstances, needs and challenges displacement and conflict-affected refugee, host community, returnee and IDP children face preferred
Experience with youth/adolescent programming and linkages to livelihoods an asset
Experience with EiE and formal basic education in a humanitarian context preferred
Experience working with children and/or teachers/educators required
Experience liaising with local and community stakeholders preferred
Experience with project procurement and budget tracking a priority
Field level experience with an NGO preferred
Understanding of SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards is required
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

We can Offer

Duty Station: Elfasher, North Darfur
Salary/Benefits: NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and employees to check they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
Travel: 60%
Females are highly encouraged to apply
To apply please visit https://www.nrc.no/careers/
Closing date: 18/01/2023

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no