Context
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been facing a multifaceted and complex crisis due to the increase in activities carried out by armed groups, intercommunity tensions, chronic food and nutritional insecurity, floods and violent winds. This security crisis affects all sectors of development, particularly the education system which is directly targeted by attacks, intimidation, killings and fires. This situation has forced a very large number of schools to close.
Between January 1 and October 31, 2023, more than 1,200,000 children were affected by the security context. Schools and educational personnel remain the target of these groups hostile to Western education. At this same period, approximately 5,723 schools still remained closed, affecting 888,837 students (including 48.12% girls) and 26,559 teachers (including 31.39% women).
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been implementing its education response since 2019. This response allows children affected by crisis and displacement to have access to inclusive, quality education in a safe and protective learning environment.
NRC is seeking a talented, motivated and qualified Education Project Manager who will actively contribute to the development and implementation of the education program strategy in its operations in the Sahel region.
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusion and responsibility. These attitudes and beliefs will guide our actions and our relationships.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Design and manage education projects, including education in emergencies, accelerated learning programs and youth education, using innovative approaches;
- Ensure that education projects are based on a gender-specific approach;
- Collaborate with all other key skills in assessment, analysis and implementation;
- Implement training for teachers, parent-teacher associations and ministerial authorities;
- Contribute to the development of the macro-strategy and logical framework of the education program of the NRC mission in Burkina;
- By closely monitoring the context, develop approaches and activities that promote the “Do no Harm” principle
- Represent NRC in sectoral coordination, emergency meetings, clusters and/or zone-level working groups;
- Support the Education Specialist in developing proposals, concept notes and managing education projects, including education in emergencies, accelerated learning programs and youth education, using innovative approaches
- Provide regular progress reports on activities, expenses, purchases and staffing to the Manager and Area Manager
Professional skills for this position:
- Qualification requirement: Master/or Inspector level in the field of Education or any other related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a project manager in a humanitarian/recovery context, or similar
- Solid experience in project cycle management and personnel management
- Experience working in complex and unstable contexts
- Documented results related to position responsibilities
- Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in French, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of English is an asset
Behavioral Skills:
- Manage resources to optimize results
- Managing insecure environments
- Building capacity and building trust
- Performance and development management
- Plan and get results
- Analyze
Please find the full job description here .
Candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture which allows every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. With NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex problems we face. You will have many opportunities to make yourself heard and take initiative.
What we offer:
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
- NRC scale: 8
- Duty station: Dori/Sahel
- An opportunity to connect your career to a compelling cause
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their field
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DEADLINE TO APPLY : June 19, 2024
Important information about the application process:
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, provide your full name as indicated on your passport.
- Complete all system-required fields regarding experience, work history, and education.
- Submit your application and your CV in French or 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 linked to this specific job offer will not be considered.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted. We receive many applications for each vacant position.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title in the subject line.
- This position is open to Burkinabé nationalities.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people forced to flee. Our 15,000 employees work during crises in 40 countries, providing lifesaving, long-term assistance to millions of people each year.
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We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of these people? If this is the case, NRC offers you the possibility of:
- carry out demanding and professional work, often in difficult 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
The position is open exclusively to Burkinabé nationalities.