Sr. Non-Formal Education Advisor, Aden, Yemen (Open to Yemeni Nationals Only)

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

What we are looking for

Background: NRC has been operating in Yemen since 2012 and implements programming across various sectors including Livelihoods and Food Security, Protection from Violence, WASH, Shelter and Settlements, Education, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance.

NRC is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Non-Formal Education Advisor for the upcoming USAID Yemen, My Education Activity (Taleemi Activity). This position will be based in Aden and requires travel to other locations in the South of Yemen.

The position is contingent upon award.

Project Description:

The goal of the USAID My Education Activity (Taleemi) is to improve outcomes for out of-school children and youth through inclusive, high quality non-formal education in Yemen. This activity will ensure that out-of-school children and youth in Yemen transition into the formal education system; obtain certification of completion that will benefit them if they are not able to re-enter formal school; or benefit from pathways to training and economic opportunities after completion of NFE programming. The activity includes the following results:

• Increased enrolment and retention of out-of-school children and youth in community responsive, safe, and adequately resourced environments.
• Out of school children and youth acquire foundational and life skills for transitioning into formal schools or entering the workforce.
• Improved implementation and management of non-formal education programs.

The activity will be implemented in the South of Yemen in coordination with the Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen.

1. Role and responsibilities

The Senior Non-Formal Education Advisor works in close coordination with the Chief of Party and is responsible for managing the quality and timeliness of the project’s overall technical workstream. They will supervise the technical team, liaise with technical partners, relevant national stakeholders, beneficiaries and the donor, as needed. The following is a brief description of the role:

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Coordinates closely with the Chief of Party on all technical matters; provides support to the overall leadership and management of the project, including budget formulation and oversight.
• Serves as the senior education technical expert on the activity. Responsible for design and implementation of activities including the establishment and operation of non-formal education centers, development or adaptation of teaching and learning materials, training for non-formal education teachers, reducing barriers for enrollment and retention particularly for girls and children with disabilities, supporting learners to transition to formal schools, and strengthening the capacity of local education partners and local education authorities to implement non-formal education.
• Coordinates technical support to the Ministry of Education, local education authorities, sub-awardees, and other key stakeholders.
• Co-coordinates planning processes to ensure strategic and cohesive program direction.
• Co-coordinates the project’s Collaborating, Learning, Adapting (CLA) framework.
• Oversees technical outputs (activities, strategies and deliverables) of all implementing partner organizations through regular field visits.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description.

What you will bring

Professional competencies and experience for this position:

• Master’s degree required in education or related field.; PhD or EdD preferred .
• Expertise in non-formal and accelerated education, education in emergency contexts, teacher training and materials development required.
• Expertise in education systems strengthening, local capacity strengthening, gender equality and social inclusion and universal design for learning (UDL) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of related work experience in increasingly senior roles, with three years in leadership positions; experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
• Experience in the education sector in Yemen strongly preferred. Experience in similar complex, volatile and non-permissive contexts required.
• Proven technical leadership in USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, implementing partners and donor representatives.
• Ability to analyze and establish effective cross-program coordination, procedures, and management systems.
• Demonstrated ability in complex environments, working across different cultures, and managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
• Oral and written fluency required in English and Arabic

What we offer

• Duty station: Aden, Yemen
• Contract: national contract for one year (renewable)
• Travel: Frequent travel to field locations, (up to 40%)
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. 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.
• This position is only open for candidates holding the Yemeni nationality.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email EAY Recruitment [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

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NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.