Norwegian Refugee Council
What we are looking for
NRC Syria is looking for an Education Specialist to join the mission. The role holder will be responsible for technical development, strategic direction, and quality assurance of education programs.
If you are an influential people leader with a passion for Education programming, staff development, training, and capacity building then this is the role for you.
What You Will Do
- Identify funding opportunities and develop proposals to ensure the implementation of NRC’s strategy and objectives in the country regarding education.
- Review project proposals and reports to ensure the technical quality and adherence to the Education Strategy and NRC Program Policy.
- Regular visits to field offices to provide technical support and to ensure that the Education strategy and quality standards are being followed.
- Design and conduct the process for developing / updating the Education strategy for the Education CC
- Participate in project start up and follow up meetings according to assigned responsibilities.
- In coordination with Education teams and Area Managers at field level identify training needs for the education staff.
- Design and conduct training sessions with the education staff according to the identified needs.
- Develop technical documents to communicate key process in the implementation of the education strategy to the education staff.
- Identify the needs to conduct internal reviews and / or evaluations for Education activities / Strategy .
- Ensure the proper filing of information related to the Education Strategy.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What You Will Bring
- Minimum 4 years of experience in designing, developing and leading education programs in multiple humanitarian/ recovery contexts.
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably including the Middle East Region.
- Educational and/or practical expertise in children and youth education.
- Previous experience in leading quality assurance of education programs, including staff capacity building and mentoring.
- Strong coordination, inter-personal and management skills.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Good overview of the humanitarian and socio-political context in Middle East Region in general and in Syria in particular will be considered as an advantage.
- Arabic language skills will be an asset.
What We Offer
- Damascus, Syria duty station.
- Travel: Approximately 40% within areas of operation within Syria
- Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)
- Senior Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
- Ensure to attach your latest CV.
- Submit your application and CV in English.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
- For any queries, please email us at [email protected] “Education Specialist -Damascus Syria” as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
Learn more about NRC’s operations in Syria here.
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How to apply
Please apply here