Education and Protection Program Coordinator At Innovative and Powerful Vision

Education and Protection Program Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Education and Protection Program Coordinator

LOCATION: Northeast Syria Or Erbil ( 70 % of the time in NES ) ‎

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Education and Protection Coordinator will play a crucial role in the coordination and development of a comprehensive education & Protection project in NES Syria that encompasses both formal and non-formal educational settings. This role aims to enhance educational access, quality, and protective environments for children and adolescents, particularly those from vulnerable and conflict-affected communities. The coordinator will ensure the integration of protection principles into educational programming, fostering safe and inclusive learning environments that promote the well-being and holistic development.

About IPV:

IPV is short for Innovative and Powerful Vision (IPV), which originated in Syria in 2016. Beginning as a ‎group of activists, IPV emerged in response to the community’s needs and has been active in Northeast ‎Syria. IPV is a non-profit organization licensed in France, ERBIL, and Northeast Syria (NES). Our work ‎encompasses Education, Health & Nutrition, Protection, FSL and Early Recovery. We employ ‎integrated approaches to address immediate humanitarian needs and develop the capacity of ‎individuals through our humanitarian programs‏.‏

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTY:

Coordination:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with professional counterparts, NGOs, and coordination working groups in Education and Protection in the NES area.
• Represent IPV in all official meetings related to NES coordination Mechanism.
• Coordinate and actively participate, ensuring face-to-face and Remote attendance in various working groups, task forces, and meetings relevant to each area of expertise.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth program implementation and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with partners to act as active members and participate in coordination meetings hosted by Protection and Education working groups.
• In addition to the mentioned result areas, Edu and Pro Coord remain flexible to take on different assignments in support of the overall programs team in the NES area.

Programs Development:

• Conduct routine field visits to project sites for monitoring progress and providing support to partners.
• Facilitate meetings with partners to closely oversee project advancements, address challenges, and communicate updates effectively.
• Contribute to donor reporting by providing relevant information and insights on a monthly, quarterly, or as-needed basis.
• Assist the Program Manager in developing project plans, defining objectives, goals, and work plans.
• Contribute to the overall project implementation by providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Liaise with donors and advocate for enhancing IPV’s partnership with new donors.

Capacity Building:

• Provide technical input, analysis, and recommendations for reports on Education and Protection projects.
• Conduct training sessions on pertinent program methodologies for Education and Protection.
• Evaluate project performance to identify areas for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant university degree or higher qualification & Experience in Education and Protection field, particularly in Coordination.
• At least 3 years of experience in implementing education projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Strong conceptual and practical understanding of protection issues and approaches in humanitarian contexts, including the constraints/risks and cultural sensitivities of work in NES.
• Demonstrates analytical skills and the ability to build strategies to address Education and protection issues.
• Practice in designing M&E systems, tools, quality data collection, analysis, and use of M&E data for program decision making.
• Strong (but accommodating) leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and to lead a team of specialists from a range of fields.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure, manage time, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• The candidate should have a track record in successful proposal writing, showcasing their ability to articulate project goals, objectives, and strategies effectively.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and tools, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, is essential. Proficient user of the MS Office pack.
• The ability to work independently in a dynamic environment is crucial.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is a prerequisite, with proficiency in Kurdish being desirable.

Note: IPV is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

IPV is committed to the safeguarding and safety of children, young people, and adults, and we expect all staff to adhere to PSEA and child protection policies.

The application deadline is 2024-06–17