Education Technical Assistant (Gwoza) at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Technical Assistant

Project number: NGM 1819
Location: Gwoza, Borno
Reports to: Education Officer
Duration and type of contract: 11 Months

Description

NRC is looking for an Education Technical Assistant for our Field Office in Gwoza, Borno State – Nigeria. The purpose of the Education Assistant is to Implement the NRC Education programme in line with NRC’s Education strategy.
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country
NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and recently Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.

Job Responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the programme portfolio according to the plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as project deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received, distributed and losses have been properly recorded.
Supervise the distribution of project supplies at the project sites and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed to beneficiaries
Review document and processes which authorize distribution. Ensure that an approved procedure is followed in the registration and selection of beneficiaries and ensures that the distribution list is accurately consolidated
Ensure timely supply of teaching, learning and recreational materials in the schools
Support teachers and children to initiate activities in learning centres that meet the psycho-social needs of the displaced children and teachers.
In consultation with the Project officer and teachers facilitate the running of sports/recreational and psycho-social activities in learning centres
Lead in mobilization and sensitization of community members on the importance of education in collaboration with PTAs, local administration and the Ministry of education.
Carry out registration of learners in established communities and learning spaces in collaboration with local leaders, teachers and PTAs.
Ensure schools and learning spaces NRC is working are safe for children. Protect children and all the project beneficiaries against any form of exploitation
Ensure Complains response mechanism is in place in schools and persons of concern receive feedback.

Qualifications

At least 1 year experience in similar positions
Education Degree or similar field
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
Experience in budget management
Experience working with the community at the grass root level
Experience working in Ministry of Education system is preferred
High-level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Knowledge of the context in North East Nigeria
Knowledge in Community Mobilization or related field.
Knowledge of the Local languages is an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

Handling an insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Language:

English

We Offer

Commencement: June 2019
Duration: Seven (7) Months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions (Grade Level 4 Step 1)
Duty stations: Gwoza, Borno State – North East Nigeria with 30% frequent travels. Travel outside duty stations is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
An approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

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