Education Project Manager/Head of the training department in Norwegian Refugee Council / NRC

About the organization:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people who are forced to flee. We work in crisis situations in more than 31 countries, providing emergency and long-term relief to millions of people every year. We protect people who are forced to flee by defending their rights. NRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diversity of staff in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

We are hiring the Head of the Training Department

Position duties:

General duties:

• Line management of training department personnel.
• Adherence to NRC policies, instructions and procedures < /li>
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of educational projects (budget, procurement and project documentation) in accordance with proposals, strategies and requirements of donors.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Regional Program Manager and Education Officer.
• Ensure that projects target the beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and evaluate new and better ways of providing assistance.
• Develop and manage project budgets (in collaboration with Education Coordinators) and coordinate with other key competencies.
• Communicate and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure promotion of the rights of displaced persons in accordance with the advocacy strategy.
• Actively promote standards and principles for the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in the NRC and among the beneficiaries assisted by the NRC.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for educational activities at the regional level under the direction of the Regional Program Manager and the technical guidance of the Education Specialist.
• Define new programming opportunities, synergies with other departments and partnerships.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure high technical quality of projects.
• Program quality assurance and implementation of the NRC Safe and Inclusive Schools Program, guaranteeingprotection of gender and protective aspects, as well as criteria for safe and inclusive programming.
• Development and management of educational projects at the regional level with an emphasis on NRC work areas: non-formal education, formal education, informal education, first response and youth programs .
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the educational team. Lead and ensure capacity building of project staff and impart key skills.
• Support the development of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems, ensure compliance and proactively coordinate monitoring activities, and accurate data collection and reporting. 
• Initiate and conduct new education-related evaluations at the local level in coordination with other QC project managers to ensure synergy and cross-sectoral responsiveness.

General competencies for the position:

General professional competences:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial position in the implementation of projects in a humanitarian/restorative context
• Technical education experience and knowledge of minimum educational standards
• Team leadership and team capacity building experience
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• Report writing skills including analysis
• Experience working in challenging and volatile environments
• Documented results related to job duties
• Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English as both written and oral
• Valid driver's license

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in the formation and expansion of emergency education projects, including conducting assessments and developing response strategies.
• Experience working with local authorities authorities, humanitarian organizations, the host community and the displaced population.
• Experience in using IT tools in assessment, analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Experience in developing proposals, budgets, work plans, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in capacity building and teamwork with staff and community mobilization.
• Experience in partnership-based approaches, coordination and development of integrated programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as INEE and "Sfera".
• Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Ukraine.

We offer: 

• Official employment
• Work schedule from 9 to 17, Saturday/Sunday off
• Office in the city center
• Health insurance

Resumes will be considered only in English language until 18.06.2024

Please note that we only contact candidates shortlisted for an interview