Requisition ID: req42712

Job Title: Education Officer

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kibondo, Tanzania

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Position Summary:

The IRC has been providing education services for Congolese and Burundian girls and boys in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp since January 2014 and extended education services to Nduta refugee camp in January 2020. Services cover the full education spectrum from pre-school, through primary and secondary school, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and tertiary education applications. Schools follow the country-of-origin national curriculum (Burundian and Congolese).

The IRC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Education Officer to carry out project activities in Refugee Camps. The Education Officer will work with a team of officers to ensure all project activities are carried out in a timely manner. The Education Officer will be responsible for direct supervision of the refugee incentive Education Community Outreach workers, supporting them in managing their time and activities effectively and building their capacity, where possible. The Education Officer will represent the IRC education team in relevant camp-based stakeholder meetings and project coordination meetings.

This position will report to the Education Manager and is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding. It is anticipated to begin in June 2023 and will be located at Nduta refugee camp.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Implementation

Ensure timely implementation of education activities in Nduta refugee camp, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and regulations.
Provide and coordinate training for incentive staff.
Work closely with HR and the Education Protection Officer to ensure all teachers are trained on the Teacher Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and violations are properly reported.
Work with Education Community Outreach Workers to follow up on student and teacher attendance in schools.
Support and monitor extra-curricular activities, including school clubs, recreation, sports, and games as well as linking children to Child Friendly Spaces.
Support preparation of activity reports, monthly, and donor reports based on the prescribed template.
Notify the Education Manager of any problems, complaints, or useful information about all aspects of the education program.
Work with the M&E Manager and officer to undertake assessments in coordination with partners, UNHCR, UNICEF, where appropriate.
Representation and Partnership:

Support coordination and participation in monthly Camp Based Education Working Group meetings, providing minutes to the regional Education Working Group.
Ensure education projects are integrated and coordinated with other IRC sectors.
HR Management:

Ensure teacher absence and lateness is managed effectively and poor behavior is reported directly to HR.
Ensure adherence by staff to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures and the IRC way.
Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC Way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
Participate in recruiting, training, and mentorship of incentive staff.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized institution
Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles
Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures, and viewpoints.
Experience working with refugee communities desirable.
Knowledge of Education in Emergencies
Experience working with children, preferably in a teaching capacity.
Experience in planning and delivering training.
Experience in community mobilization and coordination.
Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required.
Language/Travel

English and Swahili are required. French and Kirundi will be an added advantage.
Working Environment: Security level yellow – The situation in most of the country is calm. Some parts of Kigoma region experience insecurity-highway banditry.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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