Education Advisor

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 1.      Role and responsibilities The following is a brief description of the role. Generic responsibilities   Develop Education program strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and macro - logframes in line with NRC Programme Policy and national and international standards, and in coordination with other Core Competences Ensure harmonisation and consistency across education projects implemented in the 3 field offices. Responsible for technical quality and innovation of the Education program, and in seeking synergies with other Core Competences/programs. Responsible for developing and revising funding proposals, budgets and donor reports (split per area), in accordance with the Education program strategies and priorities, programme policy and international standards Responsible for following up on compliance with grants commitments  (i.e. quality, timeliness, use of resources), and for providing recommendations to Project Managers and Coordinators to achieve project targets and indicators Provide technical direction and project implementation support to AMs, PMs and PCs in the field Evaluation, review and quality control of ongoing and completed Education projects. Ensure adherence to the Education tools and handbooks and other NRC policies Specific responsibilities Provide support and guidance to the non-formal education (NFE) projects implemented in country Develop a Youth program adapted to the Lebanon context and in line with the regulations of the Ministry of Education Training, capacity building and development of national staff Assist and support needs assessments and plan response to new emergencies Critical interfaces Relevant interfaces for this position are: Program development: Core Competencies section (HQ Oslo) Proposal development: Area Managers, Project Managers, Core Competence Advisors   Quality control/ support: Area Managers, Project Managers Capacity development: Project staff, Area Managers 2.      Competencies  1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies for this position: Minimum 4 years experience in working as a senior Project/Program Manager and/or Advisor in a humanitarian/ recovery context University degree or higher education relevant to the assignment. Proven expertise in Education related issues Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills Proven skills and experience in report and proposal writing Ability to prioritise needs and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Prior experience and proven capability in training and capacity development Fluency in English, both written and verbal Knowledge of Lebanon context and response is an asset Knowledge or Arabic language is a an asset. 2. Behavioral competencies (max 6) Flexible and creative, think unconventionally, be creative – and inspire others Openness in processes. Involvement across levels and organizational units based on mutual respect Consistency and integrity in all information and all decision-making processes Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision Ability to cope with a constrained living and working environment Diplomatic and Good communication skills 3.      Performance Management The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: The Job Description The Work and Development Plan The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template The End-term Performance Review Template The NRC Competency Framework