Job description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) IRC Tanzania
is present in the Kigoma Region, Northwestern Tanzania, providing services in
Nyarugusu refugee camp in Kasulu District and at a transit centre in Kigoma
town. Approximately 70,000 refugees, the vast majority from Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC) receive protection and basic assistance in the areas of Child
and Youth Protection and Development, Community ba
is present in the Kigoma Region, Northwestern Tanzania, providing services in
Nyarugusu refugee camp in Kasulu District and at a transit centre in Kigoma
town. Approximately 70,000 refugees, the vast majority from Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC) receive protection and basic assistance in the areas of Child
and Youth Protection and Development, Community ba
sed rehabilitation for
persons with disabilities and special needs, and Gender based violence /
Women’s protection and empowerment (WPE).
Scope of work:
The Education Manager reports to the CYPD Coordinator
based in Kasulu. S/He will manage the day-to-day activities of the education
program in Nyarugusu camp and alternative learning programming at the Refugee
transit center in Kigoma, working closely with education program national
staff. Technical support is provided by the CYPD Coordinator and the Child
Protection, Youth & Livelihoods and Education Technical Advisors. S/he will
also work closely with the Grants Manager and M&E Coordinator on program
funding, donor compliance and M&E.
based in Kasulu. S/He will manage the day-to-day activities of the education
program in Nyarugusu camp and alternative learning programming at the Refugee
transit center in Kigoma, working closely with education program national
staff. Technical support is provided by the CYPD Coordinator and the Child
Protection, Youth & Livelihoods and Education Technical Advisors. S/he will
also work closely with the Grants Manager and M&E Coordinator on program
funding, donor compliance and M&E.
This role will be responsible for the overall
development and implementation of quality education programs, in compliance
with donor requirements and current programming strategy. S/he will ensure that
the objectives of the program are met in a timely manner and are being
monitored and evaluated effectively; ensure that education staff receive
appropriate mentorship and professional development and that a positive team
spirit is fostered encouraging innovative and quality programming.
Additionally, the education manager will collaborate with other sectors to
ensure that protection and wellbeing of children is consistently mainstreamed
across IRC sectors.
development and implementation of quality education programs, in compliance
with donor requirements and current programming strategy. S/he will ensure that
the objectives of the program are met in a timely manner and are being
monitored and evaluated effectively; ensure that education staff receive
appropriate mentorship and professional development and that a positive team
spirit is fostered encouraging innovative and quality programming.
Additionally, the education manager will collaborate with other sectors to
ensure that protection and wellbeing of children is consistently mainstreamed
across IRC sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate education activities in the camp and
transit center according to the work plan; - Work with national staff to report activities and
outcomes to CYPD Coordinator regularly; - Support national staff in leading teacher
professional development trainings and activities; - Oversee tutoring program and extracurricular
clubs in collaboration with CP and GBV sectors; - Work with data manager to ensure inspectors and
other education personnel are properly trained in data collection,
analysis, and use; - Monitor school rehabilitation projects;
- Work with all other sectors to ensure safe
reporting mechanisms and programming for girls at risk of sexual abuse and
exploitation; - Identify, develop and implement programmatic
linkages between GBV/WPE, Child Protection and other IRC sectors - In close collaboration with the M&E
Coordinator, address gaps in data collection and develop tools and systems
to ensure quality and consistent program monitoring and reporting; - Ensure timely submission of all program reports
and quality of program data, in compliance with donor requirements - Conduct regular meetings with project staff and
community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and
assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree, masters degree preferred
(Education; International Relations/ Development, or related field); - 2-3 years of education technical experience in
humanitarian settings; - Experience leading teacher trainings and
professional development programs; - International experience with preference in
Africa - Demonstrated knowledge of gender-sensitive
education programming; - Experience from working in refugee camp settings
a plus; - People management skills: the ability to
effectively lead and supervise staff; - Interpersonal and communication skills;
- Fluency in English; ability to communicate in
Swahili or French a plus; - Organizational skills: the ability to be flexible
and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team
environment; - Experience working in difficult locations;
ability to be resourceful and flexible in a limited resource environment. - Computer skills: knowledge of MS Word, Excel,
power point and email/internet software.
Work Environment:
The position is based in the rural town of Kasulu in
Tanzania’s northwest Kigoma region, and requires regular monitoring visits to
the refugee camp of Nyarugusu. It is unaccompanied position with modest shared
housing facility. General security situation in Tanzania is calm.
Tanzania’s northwest Kigoma region, and requires regular monitoring visits to
the refugee camp of Nyarugusu. It is unaccompanied position with modest shared
housing facility. General security situation in Tanzania is calm.
How to apply
Please follow this link to apply: Click Here
