Capacity Building Coordinator (Education)

Job Description

Title: Capacity Building Coordinator (Education)

Company Name: DanChurch Aid, Bangladesh office

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Context:
∎ Contract period: up to 31st May 2021 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding)
∎ Line Manager: Education Programme Manager
∎ Staff Manages: Education Team Leaders, Education Office
∎ Location: Based in Cox`s Bazar with frequent field visits to the Rohingya camps and host community
∎ Overall purposes of the role:
∎ The Capacity Building Coordinator will work closely with the Education Programme Manager on an education programme for Rohingya refugees and host communities. The Education Coordinator will focus on the capacity building components of the education project, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of Training of Trainers (ToTs) for Education Sector Partners. The Education Coordinator will also oversee the design of a Skills Development Module based on market needs and will work closely with the Livelihoods Team. In addition, the Coordinator will provide additional support and oversight to the operational implementation of project activities as well as technical support to the facilitators and teachers.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Technical Project Management:
∎ Design and facilitate training of trainers for education sector partners on DCA's Literacy and Numeracy curriculum, life skills, skills development, PSS, etc.
∎ Closely collaborate with DCA's GBV and Livelihoods Coordinator, particularly on skills development activities, and contribute to market assessments relevant to vocational training and/or skills development.
∎ Assess needs in the host community and collaborate with government officials to enhance skills development and life skills activities for youth in Ukhiya and Teknaf.
∎ Operational management of field activities under the supervision of the Education Programme Manager.
∎ Provide support and technical advice to the project team to ensure that education activities are implemented according to International Standards and donor requirements.
∎ Visit static and mobile team operations on a regular basis and provide constructive feedback and suggestions to the team.
∎ Lead procurement requests of needed material.
∎ Ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to the attention of relevant stakeholders, in line with complaints mechanism.
∎ Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
∎ Coordination, collaboration & networking:
∎ Coordinate with the education and livelihoods technical working groups and liaise with other relevant Sectors if need be.
∎ Coordinate with community leaders to advocate for increased participation in education activities for girls and women.
∎ Interact with relevant government agencies (e.g. DC, UNO) and other organizations for further coordination of the education activities.
∎ Establish and maintain close collaboration with procurement, logistics and finance officers to ensure that Programme related procurement is carried out smoothly.
∎ Report project progress and monitor project activities:
∎ Actively monitor and evaluate the progress of the implementation to ensure quality project implementation.
∎ Based on regular monitoring, data collection, and management draft recommendations for improved project delivery.
∎ Prepare monthly/quarterly progress report, case studies and concept notes.
∎ Contribute to reports and the preparations of new proposals.
∎ Assist Education Programme Manager to build capacity of DCA staff and relevant stakeholders to ensure a reliable M&E system for better data collection.
∎ Staff Supervision & Development:
∎ Provide regular supervision, mentoring, guidance and required training to staff.
∎ Provide technical support to field staff.
∎ Ensure that all Education staff understand the code of conduct.
∎ Accountability and Core Humanitarian Standard:
∎ Be familiar with accountability and Core Humanitarian Standard. Monitoring and reporting of complaints and feedback as per DCA complaints mechanism policy.
∎ Be familiar with INEE Minimum Standards.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Required experience, skills and qualification:
∎ Due to cultural restrictions as this post requires interaction with community women, the position is open to FEMALE candidates only.
∎ Postgraduate in education and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Education and/or Education in Emergencies required; field experience with NGO required, preferably previous experience in the Rohingya response.
∎ Strong track record in conducting Training of Trainers and other capacity building activities for staff
∎ Understanding of livelihoods sector, including market assessments, vocational training, and skills development training
∎ Experience with literacy/numeracy or life skills and skills development for adolescent and youth required.
∎ Clear understanding of gender, human rights, issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
∎ Strong management skills and ability to organize work, meet deadlines, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
∎ Excellent communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with women of all ages, background and diversity.
∎ Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
∎ Good working knowledge of the language spoken by Rohingya people is considered an advantage.
∎ Fluency in Bengali and English required.
∎ Key competencies:
∎ Pro- active with an ability to think analytically, identifying opportunities and mechanisms to broaden programming
∎ Self-starter and take initiative
∎ Strong communicator (English and Bangla)
∎ Results oriented
∎ Excellent planning and organizational skills
∎ Ability to problem solve and good decision making skills
∎ Strong team player
∎ Ability to maintain strong integrity on behalf of the organization

Application Deadline: 18 Jul 2020

Company Information:
∎ 5 Jul 2020
∎ DanChurch Aid, Bangladesh office
∎ Business : DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary organization. We work for the poor, vulnerable and socially excluded communities and believe in life before death. Our everyday work with development and relief aid strives to help the oppressed, neglected and marginalized groups in our focus countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to strengthen their possibilities of a life in dignity. In Bangladesh, we are involved in several thematic areas with our work focusing on resilient livelihoods/economic empowerment and humanitarian relief and DRR.

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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