Education Technical Assistant

Role Purpose

The purpose of the Education Technical Assistant position is to provide technical support in a specialist area of work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Assist a range of support with the implementation of the Education portfolio according to the plan of action.
• Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
• Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support are being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team.
• Use initiative in day-to-day problem-solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC policy.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise.
• Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities.
• Prepare weekly activity plans and submit weekly updates on achievement.
• Work for the procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment in timely and according to the procedure.
• Assist with training the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their work.
• To plan and monitor the project activities in collaboration with the teams such as field assessments, distribution of scholastic and training materials
• Prepare the required documentation of the project according to the operational plan and M&E plan
• To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.
• To work closely with local organizations like VSO
• Contribute to the introduction of new technology, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of the activities
• Assist the education project team in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention.

Qualification

• B.Sc./BA degree in education fields, educational planning and management or other related fields
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with Education as a Technical Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Specific skills, knowledge and experience

• Good knowledge of the area and context in the Benishangul Gumuz Region
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages.
• ;Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Some experience working on community mobilization activities in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Fluency in local languages is a requirement.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the above requirements listed can Apply on the link below

https://tinyurl.com/bdeb6jcz