Sr. Officer - Education

Job Description

Title: Sr. Officer - Education

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum bachelor’s degree from any discipline or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Welfare, Sociology, Development Studies, and English will be preferable

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The IRC is seeking to hire a full-time Sr. Officer-Education to support the Sr. Manager with the launch of a unique collaboration with Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Bangladesh. This partnership will demonstrate each organization’s respective strengths to refine and expand a proven model for driving positive, systemic change. TFB’s Fellowship Program, active in Bangladesh for more than 8 years and currently working in 43 schools in two districts, will expand into Cox’s Bazar, bringing dedicated teacher-leaders into high-need Bangladeshi host community classrooms.
∎ Sr. Officer-Education will work to enrich the Fellowship program for this initiative. IRC will draw on its deep expertise in Education in Emergencies (EiE) globally and in the Cox’s Bazar context, particularly to support TFB in adapting and augmenting TFB’s curriculum for developing teacher-leaders. IRC will also provide additional training and support to system teachers and headteachers, engage parents and community members, and help forge the necessary relationships with the government and the international NGO community in Cox’s Bazar, and expand support to caregivers and the broader schooling community in targeted formal schools. Furthermore, with a deep contextual understanding and tailored learning strategies for both the Rohingya refugee and Bangladeshi host communities, this project will establish sustainable pathways to develop outstanding, diverse teachers and leaders for education in emergencies.
∎ Work Location: Ukhiya (Refuge Camp)
∎ Reporting to: Sr. Manager – Education
∎ Contract Length: Up to December 31, 2023 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The applicant must be comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, and flexible working environment to help to support the diverse, multi-disciplinary work. Experience working in cross-functional teams is essential. The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Manager in Bangladesh and coordinate with Sr. Manager to support the delivery of the programs as well as to manage procurement, budget, and program organizing.
∎ The Sr. Officer-Education will perform a variety of tasks under the guidance of the Sr. Manager for completion of the project activities including, but not limited to:
∎ Support with review and analysis of existing Teacher Professional Development frameworks, approaches and training content, in addition to existing data collection systems for teachers in formal schools
∎ Support to review and rollout the Teacher Professional Development Framework for EiE
∎ Facilitate different meetings, training, and workshops as needed for the project.
∎ Organize and ensure logistical support for workshops, training, and other relevant activities.
∎ Raise related PRs, and vehicle requisitions and maintain good relations with support departments.
∎ Provide support in data collection, monitoring, reporting, and other required M&E efforts.
∎ Monitor, modify and refine classroom monitoring tools
∎ Monitor and oversight of any technology-enhanced teacher professional development platforms, in coordination with IRC’s EdTech Senior Officer
∎ Support in conducting a standardized evaluation for student learning and well-being
∎ Engagement with key stakeholders: government, local stakeholders, caregivers, education sector & partners
∎ Organize exposure visits and lessons-learned events.
∎ Support in partner communication and ensuring deliverables.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 60 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 2 years with NGO/INGOs. Working experience with the Education program will be an additional value.
∎ Experience and skills in teacher training, and TPD design would be of value.
∎ Experience working with refugees and vulnerable groups of people
∎ Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
∎ Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
∎ Strong writing skills and speaking fluency in both English and Bangla
∎ Understanding of local dialect will be an additional value.
∎ Should be willing to travel to project areas (Camps & Hosts) on a regular basis.
∎ Cares about the mission and goals of the IRC
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 26 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 20 Dec 2022
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development

: Standard of Professional Conduct:IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.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, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team ?