SRO – Education Project Coordinator

SRO – Education Project Coordinator

Applicants are only considered if holding a Jordanian Nationality & if applying on Webcruiter using this link:

(https://23109900.webcruiter.no/Main/Recruit/Public/4645695718?link_source_id=0 )

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. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 9000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

The purpose of the Education Project Coordinator is to provide supervision and technical support to NRC staff in day-to-day implementation of the Education-related response and projects, both for children and youth inside North East Syria. The position is based in Amman/ Jordan

Generic Responsibilities:

1. Line management of Education project field staff
2. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
3. Contribute to Education strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
4. Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Education projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from Project Manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
5. Provide regular progress reports to Project Manager (Area Manager and Core Competency Specialty if no PM)
6. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
7. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
8. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
9. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
10. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Project Cycle Management (PCM) & Implementation. As delegated by line-manager, responsible for the successful implementation of al Education projects delivered through direct modalities throughout the full project cycle. The position-holder may be required to represent the Education project team In PCM meetings and to produce key PCM documentation (e.g, M&E Matrix, Procurement Plans, etc.)
2. Capacity Building. As delegated by line-manager, responsible for supporting the successful capacity building of NRC Education staff in relevant competencies. This includes ensuring performance management of all Education project team members in the field, identification of capacity building needs, and planning and resourcing capacity building initiatives within the framework of the NRC Syria Response strategies, tools and guidelines.
3. Technical Quality. Responsible for ensuring implementation of high quality Education projects by NRC/partners, in accordance with the agreed NRC Syria Response Country and Education Strategies, tools, and guidelines. This includes – but is not limited to – ensuring the achievement of compliance with global, national and local standards; ensuring the compliance of all Education projects with INEE Minimum Standards; meaningful consultation with affected populations throughout the project-cycle; needs-based targeting and selection; and integration with other Core Competencies where relevant
4. Project M&E. As delegated by line-manager, responsible for accurate and high quality Monitoring and Evaluation of NRC Education activities. This will include – but not limited to – the successful implementation of construction/process, output and outcome monitoring conducted by NRC. M&E activities will be conducted in accordance with the Syria Response M&E Strategy, tolls and guidelines.
5. Reporting. As delegated by line-manager, responsible for accurate and high quality contribution to the reporting of NRC Education-level achievements through all relevant reporting machines. This includes, but not limited to, internal reporting mechanisms (e.g, NRC GORS, outcome monitoring reports), donor reports and inter-agency reporting of achievements (e,g. 4Ws).
6. Protection Mainstreaming. Responsible for supporting protection mainstreaming in all Education or related activities throughout the project-cycle. This includes – but is not limited to – ensuring safety and dignity of beneficiaries, understanding their diverse needs, enabling meaningful access to NRC’s services, ensuring adequate accountability to affected populations, ensuring adequate participation and consultation, and supporting the realisation of their human rights. All project activities will be conducted in accordance with NRC’s Protection Main streaming Strategy, tolls and guidelines.
7. Programme Development. Responsible for supporting high quality Area Office-level input into the Syria Response (country-level) Education programme development initiatives (e.g, Core Competency Strategies). This may include – but limited to – supporting Area Office-level context & needs analysis, over-seeing primary needs assessment, pilot activities, and meaningful engagement in relevant forums and learning events. The position-holder may be requested to represent the Area Office Education project team at NRC Syria Response Education workshops, project update meetings, trainings and other related events.
8. Coordination & Representation. As delegated by line-manager, responsible for representing NRC Education programmes in Area-level coordination mechanisms, in formal and informal forums and through bilateral (peer) coordination.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience from working in education project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery contexts
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Syria
• Knowledge and usage of INEE Minimum Standards
• Experience with start-up of project implementation and exist

Personal Qualities:

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering teams and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results
• Coordination and representation

We can offer:

• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline
• Contract period: till 31st December 2023, with the possibility of extension subject to funding
• Duty Station: This position will be based in the NRC SRO office in Amman
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
• Deadline for applications: 18th April 2023

Applicants are only considered if holding a Jordanian Nationality & if applying on Webcruiter using this link:

(https://23109900.webcruiter.no/Main/Recruit/Public/4645695718?link_source_id=0 )

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