Education Officer Job (PlayMatters) at International Rescue Committee
Education Officer Job (PlayMatters) at International Rescue Committee… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at International Rescue Committee.
Description:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Implementation
- Assist in implementation of Learn through Play (LTP) content piloting activities targeting educators, community leaders and caregivers in the refugee and host communities, including logistical arrangements, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and facilitation of all pilot activities.
- Support the development/adaptation of LTP content, such as workbooks, activity cards, etc., for educators, community leaders and caregivers in refugee and host communities through participatory and consultative processes, including participation and engagement in consortium-wide, multi-country content development committees (CDC)
- Support the delivery of Training of Trainers (ToTs) / trainings to educators, community leaders and caregivers in collaboration with district and ward education officers, community development officers, school administration, and consortium staff, using a cascade model.
- Provide technical support on LTP to target user groups (educators, community leaders and caregivers) through regular mentoring and coaching.
- Work closely with the M&E team to implement mechanisms and processes for data collection, data review and learning during piloting process so that user groups’ feedback can be utilized to continuously adapt LTP content.
- Assist in adaptation, development and roll-out of LTP monitoring tools.
- Engage with field level coordination leads, implementing partners, teachers, parents, and children through structured co-creation processes.
- Support and oversee the implementation of LTP activities in refugee and host community schools and facilitate exchange of learning and standard methodologies.
- Monitor project implementation, track progress and achievements and produce quality reports.
- Assist to develop meaningful procurement, activity, spending plans and stick to them to avoid any over and underspending.
- Support the PlayMatters Manager as a focal person in all matters related to PlayMatters project in the field.
- Work closely with HR and the Education Protection Officer to ensure all violations of the Teacher Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse are properly reported.
Representation and Partnership:
- Support coordination and participation in monthly camp-based Education Working Group meetings, providing minutes to the regional Education Working Group.
- Represent IRC Tanzania in meetings with regional project team and meetings with other consortium members
- Ensure the PlayMatters project is integrated and coordinated with other IRC sectors
HR Management:
- Support coordination and participation in monthly camp-based Education Working Group meetings, providing minutes to the regional Education Working Group
- Represent IRC Tanzania in meetings with regional project team and meetings with other consortium members
- Ensure the PlayMatters project is integrated and coordinated with other IRC sectors
Qualifications
Education:
- Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized institution
- Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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Application Deadline: 28th February 2023.
