What we are looking for

Experience within education in a humanitarian/recovery context with technical expertise in development and implementation of strategies and policy guidance as well as development of tools. 

First-Line Education expertise with start-up, scale-up or medium to large scale emergencies and experience from working in complex and volatile international contexts. 

Fluency in English and French or Spanish, both written and verbal.  

What you will do

The purpose of the Global Roving Emergency Education Specialist position is technical development of Education, strategic direction and quality assurance. The position is responsible for developing Education strategy and quality control at country level. This includes mentoring, training and capacity building staff to build their technical expertise in Education programming.  

The main purpose of the Global Roving Emergency Education Specialist position is, but not limited, to:  

1. Support country office start-up.

2. Support first phase education response in existing country offices.

3. Gap filling if a critical gap exists.

4. Providing in-country support with the design, reaching results and capacity development components of education programming.  

The Global Roving Emergency Education Specialist will undertake short-term deployments, up to 6 months, to different NRC country operations. All deployments will be to crisis and conflict contexts.  The postholder may also fill the role as Education Programme Development Manager (Education PDM) at country office level.  

Key responsibilities:

• Develop education strategy, technical guidance and Macro logframes that are aligned with NRC’s Global Education Strategy, regional strategy and priorities.  
• Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports. Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities.
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support.  Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within education, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.
• Contribute to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), using M&E data to adapt programming where needed ensure that key learnings are extracted from education implementation, and incorporate them in education and staff development processes.  
• Work jointly with other Core Competencies (including Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance; Shelter, WASH to address barriers to education and ensure high quality, safe and inclusive services.
• Contribute to the institutionalization of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes though capacity building, guidance and SOP development and interdepartmental engagement.  
• Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff on identified technical areas in Education programming, including approaches including cash-based interventions and market-based programme.  
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures, a specific responsibility for the function’s policies and procedures. 
• Line management responsibilities when deployed as Education PDM including performance management, workforce planning, duty of care and development of staff. 
• Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors.  
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy 

What you will bring 

• Minimum 4 years of experience within education in a humanitarian/recovery context. 

• Education technical expertise with experience in development and implementation of policy/strategic guidance, and practical tools and resources. 

• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts (international) with First-Line Education Response expertise. 

• Experience with start-up, scale-up or medium to large scale emergencies. 

• Fluency in English and French or Spanish, both written and verbal.  

• Adaptability, resilience with great interpersonal skills.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What we offer

• Duty station: Global Roving.

• Fixed term contract: 24 months.

• Travel: Up to 75%.

• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure.  

• 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

• We invite applications from all qualified candidates matching the profile. 

• Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. 

• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address 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.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation 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.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts

• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility

• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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