TANZANIA PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) IRC
Tanzania is present in the
Kigoma Region, Northwestern Tanzania, providing services to refugees and host
communities. Approximately 155,000 refugees, the vast majority from Burundi and
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) receive protection and basic assistance in
the areas of Child and Youth Protection and Development, Community Based
Rehabilitation for persons with disabilities and special needs, and Gender
Based Violence / Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE). In addition, IRC
also does child protection work in the host communities surrounding the camps,
in Tanga region and in Dar es Salaam.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks to recruit
qualified, energetic and committed candidate for the post of National Education Manager.
SOURCE::: Mkaguzi Blog
Scope of work:
The National
Education Manager reports to the International Education Program Manager based
in Kasulu. S/He will manage the day-to-day activities of the education program
in Mtendeli camp, working closely with other education program national staff.
Technical support is provided by Supervisor and s/he will also work closely
with the GBV Manager, Child Protection Manager, Education Protection Manager
and M&E Manager on protection in school issues, program funding, donor
compliance and M&E.
Position: Education Manager (01
post)
Reporting
to: Education Manager (I’nt)
Location: Mtendeli-Kibondo, Kigoma
Key
Responsibilities
§ Coordinate
education activities in the camp according to the work plan;
§ Work
with education staff to report activities and outcomes to Education
Manager 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 Manager, address gaps in data a 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 o 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;
§ 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
How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i.
A cover letter
illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii.
Detailed
curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone
number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii.
ONLY copies of
academic and professional certificates.
Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Saturday, January 29th,
2016. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above
requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Send your
application to TZ-Recruitment@rescue.org
IRC considers all
applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or
disability. IRC is an equal
opportunity employer.