New Job Opportunity at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) - Tanzania, Education Technical Assistant
Education Technical Assistant
Kibondo, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job Identification 614
Job Category Assistant
Locations Mtendeli
Job Description
The purpose of the technical assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Education project.
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Contribute to technical implementation of the Youth Education Program through daily supervision, coordination with partners and provide support to Vocation Centre and incentive staff in line with NRC quality standards
Responsible to secure documentation by ensuring that all distribution lists are scanned and archived in one drive
Assist NRC Education team in daily field activity planning and implementation
Take part in general assessments and carry out data collection to inform project design
Assist in mobilizing the community for proper participation and contribution to activities initiated by NRC in the camps
Responsible for provision and supervision distributed education materials
Prepare and develop status reports as required by the supervisor
Support the Education officer in formulation of project work plans and provide quality and timely reports to the officer on projects progress.
Strengthen coordination with government technical departments, camp management authorities and partners
Support the preparation PRs and follows up for timely procurement of materials, tools and services.
Professional Competencies:
Experience from working as Education and/or Livelihood Assistant or Officer in a humanitarian or development context
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, oral and written
Participate in appropriate professional development of project portfolio
At all times in and outside work adhere to NRC Code of Conduct
Degree/Higher Diploma in Engineering Science from a recognized technical college/university
Proven practical experience in working youth/ young people including TVET colleges and humanitarian assistance
Innovative in technical related skills
Ability to initiate, develop, plan and implement an integrated programme.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural/ political environment and managing conflicting.
Understanding of humanitarian standards and principles
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups, PSN etc)
Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into vocational skills training programming.
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Duty station: Mtendeli, Tanzania
Duration and type of contract: 12months with possibility of extension.
Apply Before 02/06/2021, 2:59 AM
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
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About the Team
NORCAP solves key challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, in order to better protect vulnerable people’s lives and rights. We build partnerships and projects with national and international organisations and stakeholders. Skilled NORCAP experts contribute to developing partners’ capacity – to identify and address challenges, improve collaboration and encourage new and innovative approaches. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.