All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Education Technical Assistant position is to provide technical support in a specialist area of work.

Generic responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
Assist a range of support with the implementation of the Education portfolio according to the plan of action
Implements independently procedures and activities within the education projects as delegated
Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support are being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team
Use initiative in day-to-day problem-solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC policy
Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise

Specific responsibilities

Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities
Work for the procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to the procedure
Assist with training of the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their works
To plan and implement the project activities in collaboration with the teams such as field assessments, distribution of scholastic and training materials
To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.
To work closely with local organizations like VSO
Contribute to the introduction of new technology, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of the activities
To assist the education project team in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Project planning: Education Team, Education Specialist, CC Officers, M&E Coordinator, Staff Safety & Liaison Officer, Support Coordinator
Staff capacity building: Education Coordinator, Education Specialist, HR Team Leader
Implementation: Education Coordinator. Education Officers, Finance, Logistics, M&E Coordinator, and Staff Safety and Liaison Officer

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization 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:

Minimum 2 years’ experience from working with education as a Technical Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
B.Sc./BA degree in Education or other related fields with a minimum of two years’ work experience OR Diploma in Education or other related fields with a minimum of four years experienced in a similar position.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

Good knowledge of the area and context in the Benishangul Gumuz Region
Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Some experience working on community mobilization activities in a humanitarian/recovery context
Fluency in local languages is a requirement

2. Behavioural competencies

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 environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect

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

Application Procedure

Application is online only; Qualified Ethiopian Nationals only
Please submit your application, detailed curriculum vitae and academic documents as a single PDF document by 20th July 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis;
NRC will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply

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