What we are looking for

Strategy and technical expertise in Education programming work with displaced populations in humanitarian context, preferably in a protracted crisis and or recovery context.

Education programme design and implementation experience in urban displacement setting and/or camps setting with experience in policy and advocacy work, external coordination with humanitarian and development donors. 

Experience in building partnerships as well as engaging and managing various stakeholders, including external relations and a fundraising background.

Innovativeness and ability to challenge status quo, bringing positive change while keeping in mind the needs of the beneficiaries.

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data collection and analysis. Good knowledge of the context in Jordan and/or neighbouring or similar countries, with a broad understanding of the Syria crisis.

What you will do

The Education Specialist is responsible for the setting the strategic direction of NRC Jordan’s Education programme, advocating on relevant policy and advocacy issues and leading on fundraising for the strategy. 

The Specialist also works with NRC’s implementation teams in the field to ensure the program is technically sound and adapts to the context and programmatic quality and learning. The roleholder is also responsible for mentoring, training, and capacity development of staff on education technical capacity.

The job entails:

1. Developing education strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFAs.
2. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
3. Contributing to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports. 
4. Identifying trends technical standards and donor priorities.
5. Following up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.
6. Providing technical direction and project implementation support .
7. Ensuring that key learning is extracted from education CC implementation, and incorporate them in education CC and staff development processes.
8. Providing systematic training and build capacity of technical staff.
9. Representing NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors.
10. Promoting the rights of returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

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

What you will bring

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience related to Education programming development, including technical expertise working in a protracted crisis and or recovery context. 
• Experience designing and implementing Education programs in urban displacement setting and/or camps setting in protracted displacement.
• Experience in policy and advocacy work, experience in external coordination including humanitarian and development donors, experience leading technical proposals in the Education sector and co-chairing external working groups is an asset. 
• Experience engaging with and building strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, including civil society and national authorities.
• Experience working with displacement-affected populations and experience in middle-income or high-income humanitarian contexts.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data collection and analysis. 
• Knowledge of the context in Jordan and/or neighbouring or similar countries.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Arabic is an asset.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Amman (Amman is an accompanied/ family duty station)
• Contract: 12 months with possibility of extension.
• Travel: 30% within the country.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Jordan national 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• This position is open to all interested candidates 
• 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.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• 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. 
• 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 Jordan here.