Education Specialist Palestine – NRC job in Palestine

What we are looking for:

A talented Education Specialist to support in the technical development of the education Core Competency (CC), provide strategic direction and ensure quality assurance. The position holder is responsible for mentoring, training, and capacity development of staff on education technical capacity in Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem). They will take a lead role in education related coordination mechanisms, and actively contribute to advocacy as well as programme design and proposal development for the fundraising for the CC.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the Education Core Competency Global/Regional tools, guidelines, policy and research studies on relevant thematic topics.
• Lead external coordination engagement with cluster mechanisms and other humanitarian actors.
• Develop and pursue the Country Office funding strategy, including lead program development/proposal writing processes, to increase scope of program portfolio and diversify the donor funding base.
• Conduct integrated needs, feasibility assessment and studies to develop the program strategy for East Jerusalem/West Bank and Gaza Education initiative, including alignment with the NRC Country Strategy.
• Providing technical support to the Ministry of Education (MoE) to support the BLP institutionalization, referring to the development of an exit strategy. Develop lessons learned, best practices and recommendations in PSS programming in education and in general.
• Design/ set-up of a youth education and training programme for young people between 15 to 24 years old, providing a pathway to further learning, livelihood/ job opportunities and community engagement.
• Collaborate with the MEL unit to ensure monitoring and learning of the education program, focus on quality control of activities, conduct lessons learned, and undertake outcome monitoring and data analysis, among others. It is aimed to use evidence to inform programme design and management.
• Contribute to the ongoing delivery of ‘Safe and Inclusive Programming’ (SIP) Action Plan targets, in close collaboration with the SIP focal point.
• Lead capacity building activities to strengthen field staff skills to understand and deliver safe programming based on NRC Protection Policy, SIP guidelines, roadmaps and training materials as per designated responsibilities.
• Lead the design and delivery of Integrated Response Programs and projects both in West Bank and Gaza, jointly with the rest of Core Competencies.
• Contribute to implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across your area of work.
• In close coordination with the Advocacy and Communications team, articulate concerns and organize relevant evidence pertaining to Education issues in Gaza and West Bank that contribute to NRC’s advocacy efforts.
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Degree in International Relations, or Social Sciences (master’s degree would be advantageous)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a senior level project implementation role in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Technical Education expertise, in particular non-formal education, youth programming and phycological support
• Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts. Knowledge of the context in Gaza and West Bank desirable.
• Experience with Program/program start-up, exit or similar strategies.
• Good understanding of key technical standards (INEE, SPHERE, HAP, IASC, gender mainstreaming, IHL, humanitarian principles etc.) with the ability to integrate into response programming.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix hierarchical structure with various internal interlocutors and communication lines
• Proven experience on strategy and programme development with managerial experience desirable
• Experience in team capacity building
• A clear interest and understanding of humanitarian issues from emergencies to protracted crisis
• A clear interest and understanding of Protection Mainstreaming (Safe and Inclusive Programming)
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Hebrew or Arabic desirable.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Jerusalem, Palestine
• Contract: 12 months (Renewal is subject to performance and funds availability)
• Travel: 40 %, (within the West Bank, Gaza and the region)
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in 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 related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We welcome applications from all eligible and interested individuals possessing the requisite work authorization or the ability to promptly obtain legal authorization for employment in the country. Send in your application by latest February 16^th, 2024. Females are highly encouraged to apply. 
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging 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.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Palestine here.