Requisition ID: req38108
Job Title: Education Manager (PlayMatters)
Sector: Education
Recommended:
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/ Summary: PlayMatters (2020-2026) is an education initiative funded through a $100 million grant from the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for 800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda – children whose education and social development has been affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.
The IRC is looking to recruit a Project Manager, responsible for implementation of the day-to-day activities of the PlayMatters project in Refugee Camps and host communities in Kigoma region. Working closely with counterparts in IRC and partner organizations, the post holder will ensure activities are delivered in a timely manner and compliance with donor requirements. The Project manager will directly supervise the PlayMatters Officers building their capacity in project implementation and ensure a positive team spirit is fostered encouraging innovative and quality programming. Working closely with the PlayMatters M&E Manager, the post holder will ensure timely data collection and analysis is used in periodic reporting and to inform project activities. The PlayMatters Manager will represent the PlayMatters in relevant stakeholder meetings such as Education Working Group Meetings on camp level and Camp Coordination Meetings.
This position will report to the Deputy Project Coordinator – PlayMatters and will be based at one of the three refugee camps.
Responsibilities:
Program Management and Implementation
- Supervise the implementation of planned activities, manage budgets (budget forecasting, Integra review, and budget follow-up) and report in accordance with IRC and donor regulations.
- Work closely with operations to ensure timely procurement of materials according to IRC policies.
- Assess project progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
- Ensure that all interventions are in compliance with the PlayMatters project documents, IRC’s program strategy, national policies, and INEE Minimum Standards.
- Contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements.
- Identifies changes in project activities (if any) and share with the Deputy Project Manager who will produce clear documents justifying changes, analysis of change impact, and budget impact.
- Conduct regular meetings with project staff and community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
- Assess capacity building needs with education department technical team (teachers, trainers, education officers and develop capacity building plans in partnership with the Deputy Project Coordinator.
- Support explains, clarify and update clear project work plans for each district/location regularly in line with emerging changes.
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Representation and Partnership:
- Support the Deputy Project Coordinator, when necessary, in representing IRC in sector coordination meetings and interagency activities and promote IRC’s leadership in education programs
- Close collaboration and strong working relationship with district and regional level stakeholders including other partners working in the same locations.
- Support implementation of interagency assessments.
Program Management and Business Development
- Support compilation of learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs.
- Support PlayMatters budget development and activity plans for coming years.
- Support development of communication materials highlighting the achievement of IRC and the impact it brings to the people served by IRC projects.
HR Management:
- Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
- Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.
- Ensures internal planning meetings are organized regularly to provide direction and guidance for the project team.
- Ensure adherence by staff to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures and the IRC way.
- Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC Way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor..
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Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification (Master’s Degree preferred) in education.
- Minimum of three years of relevant, progressively responsible, professional experience in managing the implementation of education programs in developing countries
- Minimum 5 years successful staff management, and coaching experience
- Remote management experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles.
- Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures, and viewpoints.
- Knowledge Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE).
- Experience in managing large education projects.
- Experience working with children, and especially vulnerable children required.
- Prior experience working with refugees, preferably in a camp setting and rural communities is desirable.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.
- Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
- Excellent IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required.
- Excellent command in English written and oral skills and Swahili is required.
- Knowledge of French is a plus.
Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
Requisition ID: req38110
Job Title: Media and Communication Officer (PlayMatters)
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/ Summary: PlayMatters (2020-2026) is an education initiative funded through a $100 million grant from the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for 800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda – children whose education and social development has been affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.
Reporting to Deputy Project Coordinator PlayMatters Tanzania – this position will be a part of the larger PlayMatters initiative. In collaboration with the PlayMatters Tanzania technical teams and the regional multimedia and communication leads, the Multimedia and Communications officer will support the design and implementation of demand-driven multimedia and communications resources to support the overall project outcome in Tanzania. The position will support external and internal communications, graphic design, and content creation (including photography and videography) for PlayMatters-Uganda. It will produce or directly support the creation and implementation of innovative solutions for reaching a broad audience through a variety of digital avenues to enhance the engagement of male and female community members, parents, teachers, system actors, and potentially children directly, all reinforcing the learning through play (LTP) principles promoted through the PlayMatters initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall PlayMatters-IRC Tanzania multimedia and communications-related activities.
- Design promotional items like reports, PowerPoints, and other IEC materials.
- Draft articles and success stories for external communications and the PlayMatters website.
- Support the development and roll-out of communications, brand, and visibility concepts and materials.
- Work closely with the consortium partners and the technical leads to identify needs and opportunities for multimedia content development and dissemination.
- Develop scope of work and TORs to engage and support contractors working on the PlayMatters project.
- Work closely with the different media houses and outlets at the national and community level to design and disseminate audio-visual content, community outreach activities and spot messages.
- Design and produce demand-driven multimedia solutions that support project outcomes. These include but are not limited to the design and implementation of digital solutions to support the teachers’ training, resources for behavioral change and communication, and the promotion of the PlayMatters project and its overall goals and objectives.
- Liaise with the MEAL team to proactively monitor multimedia solutions, document, and manage collected data, and disseminate learnings to key stakeholders.
- Support the representation of PlayMatters-IRC Tanzania in the Education in Emergency Sector Working Group meetings.
- Engage in need assessment to identify soft and hardware requirements and specific implementation needs. Assist in implementation of Learn through Play (LTP) content piloting activities targeting educators, community leaders and caregivers in the refugee and host communities, including logistical arrangements, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and facilitation of all pilot activities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized University or Institution
- Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- At least 1-2 years of relevant communication, writing skills, graphic design, illustration, and audio-visual production experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good writing skills
- Experience in writing press releases, communication stories and pitching/spotting stories.
- Basic proficiency using creative graphic design and video production software, including but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Final Cut pro and/or related software for graphic design and video production to produce aesthetically pleasing and engaging materials for a wide audience.
- Basic proficiency in using DSLR cameras and other video production equipment.
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment with international and national colleagues and partners.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
- Good organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure, dealing with competing priorities, in a fast-paced team environment.
- Detail-oriented and good multi-tasking abilities to meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong understanding of the Tanzania Education System and humanitarian crises and contexts in eastern Africa is a plus.
- Strong team player.
Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
Requisition ID: req38111
Job Title: Education Manager (EdTech)
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
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Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/ Summary: Since 2016, the IRC has been working in collaboration with UNHCR and Vodafone Foundation U.K on the Instant Network Schools (INS) Programme in Nyarugusu refugee camp. The aim of the INS is to improve access to quality education for displaced children in refugee camps, through the use of technology and connectivity, alongside teacher training and capacity building support. In each operation, the programme aims to establish Instant Network Classrooms in formal schools which are already operating in the refugee camps and the host community surrounding the camps.
This position reports to the Deputy Coordinator Education and will be responsible for the overall management of INS and education programme within the refugee camps and host communities. The Education/INS Manager will work closely with Education/INS officers, other Education Managers, M&E managers and EWG members to coordinate implementation within schools in the camp and ensure alignment of activities with IRC policies and donor compliance. He/she will be responsible for providing the technical support to the running of the EdTech project and overall supervision of curriculum implementation in Nyarugusu camp.
Responsibilities:
Project Management, Leadership, and Implementation.
- Lead on designing, implementing, and monitoring of the education/INS project activities according to the set objective.
- Supervise the project officers and ensure that the project objectives are adhered and implemented.
- Coordinate activities with other Education Managers, UNHCR and Vodafone Foundation team, head of schools and officers to ensure that the program implementation aligns with programme guideline and procedures.
- Prepare status, donor, and implementation reports for the project activities and collect success stories to include on the annual/quarterly/interim reports.
- Work closely with supply chain and operation team to ensure timely procurement and logistic arrangement for the program activities is done according to the IRC policies.
- Support the coordination of Congolese and Burundian national examination in collaboration with Deputy Education Coordinator
- Assess the program progress regularly and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
- Identify and document any changes in project activities and share with the Deputy Education Coordinator
- Conduct regular meetings with project staff, community members, government counterparts and other implementing partners to share/assess progress toward project implementation, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
- Coordinate camp based interagency education meeting with education agencies, Parent Teachers Association (PTA) members, camp leadership and other community members.
- Work with the M&E Manager to undertake assessments, data collection and data analysis.
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Representation, Coordination and Partnership:
- Represent the Deputy Education Coordinator, where necessary, in CCCM meeting, Zonal Leaders meeting, donor meeting, Education Working Group meeting and interagency activities and events.
- Coordinate Vodafone Foundation, UNHCR and other donors’ visits in the camp and activities implemented by virtually and physically by the VF technical team and associated subcontractors.
- Attend Tanzania INS monthly meetings virtually or physically and prepare updates for the monthly activities.
- Strengthen coordination among the education stakeholders implementing education projects in the refugee camps and host communities.
Program Management and Business Development:
- Compile learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs.
- Participate in proposal development and preparation of other project documents as required by the supervisor.
HR Management:
- Assess capacity building needs with education and technical team (teachers, trainers, education officers and develop capacity building plans in partnership with the Deputy Coordinator Education.
- Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
- Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage
- Ensures internal planning meetings are organized regularly to provide direction and guidance for the project team.
- Ensure adherence by staff to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures and the IRC way.
- Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC Way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
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Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification (Master’s Degree preferred) in ICT and Education.
- Minimum of three years of relevant, progressively responsible, professional experience in managing the implementation of education programs in developing countries.
- Minimum 5 years successful staff management, and coaching experience
- Remote management experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy, skills on content management servers and learning management systems
- Knowledge Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE).
- Must be able to multi-task effectively and balance competing priorities, reporting lines and deadlines.
- Advanced interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others, dictate responsibilities, offer support and constructive feedback.
- Experience working with children, and especially vulnerable children required.
- Prior experience working with refugees, preferably in a camp setting and rural communities is desirable.
- Excellent command in English written and oral skills and Swahili is required. Knowledge of French is a plus.
- Must have excellent problem-solving skills. He/she must be able to solve problems adeptly and quickly as they come up.
Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Read Also:
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
Requisition ID: req38112
Job Title: Education Officer (EdTech)
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/ Summary: Since 2016, the IRC has been working in collaboration with UNHCR and Vodafone Foundation U.K on the Instant Network Schools (INS) Programme in Nyarugusu refugee camp. The aim of the INS is to improve access to quality education for displaced children in refugee camps, through the use of technology and connectivity, alongside teacher training and capacity building support. In each operation, the programme aims to establish Instant Network Classrooms in formal schools which are already operating in the refugee camps and the host community surrounding the camps.
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This position reports to the Education/INS Officer and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the EdTech and general education activities in the schools within the refugee camps and host communities. The officer will work closely with the coaches/facilitators who are hired by IRC to run the Instant Network Classrooms on a daily basis in each school, refugee teachers and other education officers supervising the implementation of Congolese and Burundian curriculum in camps. He/she will also be responsible for providing technical support to the technology equipment used on the INS classroom such as network troubleshooting, software, and hardware maintenance as well as solar maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and supervise the quality implementation of INS and education activities in Nyarugusu refugee camp, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to coaches and teachers using the Instant Classrooms
- Identify mobile technology-based solution for specific education needs in the location
- Preparing reports of activities undertaken in the Instant Classrooms and story collection for blog publication
- Working closely with Education Managers, head-teachers and teachers to ensure that the program implementation aligns with programme guideline and procedures
- With the support from the Manager, help coaches in monitoring the programme, development and support in the effective use of online tools
- Provide on-the-job training to coaches and teachers and support data collection and research visits
- Provide technical support to existing connectivity centers
- Compile report of activities on the monthly basis and participate in writing of the annual and donor reports
- Supervise, mobilize, and train incentive teachers, education volunteers and interns, work with education staff to review training needs, identify training content and ensure training occurs.
- Work closely with HR and the Education Protection Officer to ensure all teachers are trained on the Teacher Code of Conduct and violations are properly addressed.
- Work closely with the Education Protection Officer to ensure the safety and security of children and teachers in schools.
- Report any Child Protection or SGBV cases to the Education Protection Officer.
- Ensure integration of programming through partnership with other IRC sectors, including Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Child Youth Protection and Development, and Health teams.
- Ensure education activities are well coordinated with those of other IRC sectors and NGOs present in the camps, including community mobilization, referral systems, and creating awareness in an integrated manner.
- Support education activities in the host community, including teacher training and monitoring of activities.
- Prepare activity reports, monthly, and donor reports based on the prescribed template.
- Notify the Education Manager of any problems, complaints, or useful information about all aspects of the education program.
- Work with the M&E officers to undertake assessments in coordination with partners, UNHCR, UNICEF, where appropriate.
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General Responsibilities:
Attend and participate in trainings identified and/or organized by the Education Manager or Coordinator.
Follow all IRC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC Way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
Represent IRC at interagency and coordination meetings, as assigned.
Assist in control and proper usage of stationary and other items relating to work.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Education Manager or Education Coordinator.
Qualifications
Education and Qualification:
- Degree in ICT/Computer Science from a recognized institution
- A background in education and knowledge of educational technology will be an advantage
- 3 years of proven experience with various distributed ICT Systems and Networks, preferably in a development setting
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Must be able to multi-task effectively and balance competing priorities, reporting lines and deadlines.
- Advanced interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others, dictate responsibilities, offer support and constructive feedback.
- Must have excellent problem-solving skills. He/she must be able to adeptly and quickly solve problems as they come up.
- Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
- Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
- Swahili and good English written, and oral skills required. French and Kirundi a plus.
Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Read Also:
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
Requisition ID: req38113
Job Title: Education Officer (PlayMatters)
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
Background: The International Rescue
Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and
helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the
request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or
disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we
restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and
struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Read Also:
Job Overview/ Summary: PlayMatters (2020-2026) is an education initiative funded through a $100 million grant from the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for 800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda – children whose education and social development has been affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.
IRC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic PlayMatters Education Officer to carry out PlayMatters activities in refugee camps and host communities in Kigoma region. The PlayMatters Education Officer will be responsible for supporting the PlayMatters Manager in ensuring that PlayMatters consortium and IRC staff identify, engage, and influence key education partners in Tanzania responsible for promoting learning outcomes for refugee and local children ages 3 to 12. The PlayMatters Education Officer will work with a team of officers to ensure all project activities are carried out in a timely manner. The PlayMatters Education Officer will represent the PlayMatters in relevant camp-based stakeholder meetings and PlayMatters project coordination meetings.
Responsibilities:
Program Implementation
- Assist in implementation of Learn through Play (LTP) content piloting activities targeting educators, community leaders and caregivers in the refugee and host communities, including logistical arrangements, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and facilitation of all pilot activities.
- Support the development/adaptation of LTP content, such as workbooks, activity cards, etc., for educators, community leaders and caregivers in refugee and host communities through participatory and consultative processes, including participation and engagement in consortium-wide, multi-country content development committees (CDC)
- Support the delivery of Training of Trainers (ToTs) / trainings to educators, community leaders and caregivers in collaboration with district and ward education officers, community development officers, school administration, and consortium staff, using a cascade model.
- Provide technical support on LTP to target user groups (educators, community leaders and caregivers) through regular mentoring and coaching.
- Work closely with the M&E team to implement mechanisms and processes for data collection, data review and learning during piloting process so that user groups’ feedback can be utilized to continuously adapt LTP content.
- Assist in adaptation, development and roll-out of LTP monitoring tools.
- Engage with field level coordination leads, implementing partners, teachers, parents, and children through structured co-creation processes.
- Support and oversee the implementation of LTP activities in refugee and host community schools and facilitate exchange of learning and standard methodologies.
- Monitor project implementation, track progress and achievements and produce quality reports.
- Assist to develop meaningful procurement, activity, spending plans and stick to them to avoid any over and underspending.
- Support the PlayMatters Manager as a focal person in all matters related to PlayMatters project in the field.
- Work closely with HR and the Education Protection Officer to ensure all violations of the Teacher Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse are properly reported.
Representation and Partnership:
- Support coordination and participation in monthly camp-based Education Working Group meetings, providing minutes to the regional Education Working Group.
- Represent IRC Tanzania in meetings with regional project team and meetings with other consortium members
- Ensure the PlayMatters project is integrated and coordinated with other IRC sectors
HR Management:
- Support coordination and participation in monthly camp-based Education Working Group meetings, providing minutes to the regional Education Working Group
- Represent IRC Tanzania in meetings with regional project team and meetings with other consortium members
- Ensure the PlayMatters project is integrated and coordinated with other IRC sectors
Qualifications
Education:
- Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized institution
- Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation.
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Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles
- Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures, and viewpoints
- Experience working with refugee communities desirable
- Knowledge of Education in Emergencies
- Experience working with children, preferably in a teaching capacity
- Experience in planning and delivering training
- Experience in community mobilization and coordination.
- Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
- Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
- Swahili and good English written, and oral skills required. French and Kirundi a plus.
Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Read Also:
Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
