Education Technical Assistant Kampala and Southwest

Generic Role and responsibilities

1. Monitor and report on the project activities and ensure compliance with plans and NRC standards

2. Work with the community education committees in the planning and enrollment of the activities

3. Distribute and monitor the use of school materials according to procedures

4. Promote safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive learning environments. 

5. Report safeguarding concerns through established NRC referral pathways. 

6. Support inclusion of girls, refugees, and learners with disabilities in programme activities.

7. Provide support supervision to teachers and Instructors in their work

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8. Suggest new methods and approaches to improve the quality of the activities

9. Report on all protection related concerns

10. Carry out data collection as required

11. Prepare field reports

12. Prepare and file relevant documents as required by line manager

Specific responsibilities 

1. Support implementation of Life Skills, Digital Skills, and i-UPSHIFT activities in assigned locations. 

2. Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, coaching sessions, community meetings, and innovation events. 

3. Support schools and TVET institutions during programme roll out activities.

4. Collect routine monitoring data from schools and TVET institutions. 

5. Support maintenance of attendance registers, assessment records, learner portfolios, and activity reports. 

6. Update programme databases and tracking tools

7. Assist in documenting success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.

8. Conduct regular follow up visits to schools and TVET institutions. 

9. Support orientation of PTAs, SMCs, BoGs, youth groups, and community stakeholders

10. Assist schools in establishing and maintaining Life Skills and i-UPSHIFT clubs and activities.

11. Support logistical arrangements for trainings, meetings, assessments, and supervision visits. 

12. Maintain programme records and filing systems. 

13. Assist in procurement planning and activity documentation

14. Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

13. Competencies

   Desired professional competencies, knowledge and behavioral skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education/ other relevant field/ the equivalent
• Teaching experience of at least three years and above.
• Experience of working with education projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge of English
• Ability to speak local language commonly spoken by the beneficiaries is added advantage
• Knowledge of the local context and education systems in Uganda
• Ability to work harmoniously with the refugees and host communities
• Self-driven and ability to work well under minimal supervision

What we offer

• Duty station:  Kampala, Southwest locations
• Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
• Salary/benefits: grade 4 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
• 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, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace
• Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Note:

1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

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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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities. 

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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