Education Project Assistant (EiE) At Jesuit Refugee Service

1. Background

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable host communities. In Cameroon, JRS implements education, protection, psychosocial support, and livelihoods programs.

The protracted crisis in the Northwest and Southwest Regions has disrupted access to quality education for thousands of children and adolescents. Many face barriers including insecurity, displacement, poverty, and trauma. In response, JRS promotes Education in Emergencies (EiE) by ensuring access to safe, inclusive, and quality learning opportunities for displaced children and youth, while also supporting teachers and school communities.

2. Purpose of the Position

The Education Project Assistant (EiE) will support the implementation of JRS’s education activities at the field level. The role will focus on assisting schools, teachers, and communities to improve access to quality education, monitoring learning activities, mobilizing communities, and contributing to the overall EiE strategy of JRS in the Northwest Region.

3. Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Assist in the daily implementation of education activities (formal and non-formal) in line with JRS’s EiE strategy.
• Support the distribution of teaching and learning materials and monitor their use.
• Assist with the organization of catch-up classes, accelerated learning programs, and remedial education sessions.
• Support training, mentoring, and accompaniment of teachers, facilitators, and parent-teacher associations.

Community Mobilization and Awareness

• Engage parents, caregivers, and community leaders to promote school attendance and retention, particularly for girls and vulnerable children.
• Support awareness-raising sessions on the importance of education, child protection in schools, and inclusive learning environments.
• Facilitate feedback mechanisms between communities, learners, and JRS.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Assist in the collection of data on school attendance, retention, learning progress, and community participation.
• Contribute to activity reports, success stories, and documentation of challenges.
• Monitor learning environments to ensure they are safe, inclusive, and conducive for learners.

Coordination

• Work closely with JRS protection and psychosocial teams to ensure an integrated response for children at risk.
• Maintain good relationships with education authorities, schools, and humanitarian partners in the area of assignment.
• Represent JRS in local education meetings when delegated.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in education, preferably in Education in Emergencies, teaching, or NGO project support.
• Knowledge of EiE standards (INEE Minimum Standards) is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with the education context in crisis-affected areas of Cameroon.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); Pidgin English and/or local languages is an advantage.
• Strong skills in community engagement, facilitation, and reporting.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience in the Northwest

5. Core Competencies

• Commitment to JRS mission and values: Accompaniment, Service, and Advocacy.
• Child safeguarding and protection principles.
• Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity.
• Teamwork and collaboration in multicultural environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

6. Safeguarding and Ethical Standards

JRS has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All staff must commit to safeguarding principles and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and vulnerable adults.

How to apply

7. Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit their application to cmr.hr.recruitment@jrs.net no later than 5 October 2025, including a CV and a cover letter.
The subject line of the e-mail should be: Education Project Assistant (EiE).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.