Are you a highly skilled and experienced Education in Emergencies Specialist? This position offers an exciting opportunity for goal-oriented and dedicated individuals to contribute and make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable populations. We invite you to explore our Education in Emergencies Senior-level Talent Pool!
Background
Career Bridge is excited to launch the Senior Level Global Talent Pool, aimed at providing professionals with a chance to contribute to significant global challenges.
Being part of a talent pool offers numerous advantages. Here are some key benefits of being in a talent pool:
Linkage to employers
Access to Opportunities and skill-matching
Networking
Career Development
Position: Education in Emergencies Officer – Senior - Level (Global Talent Pool)
Experience: 8+ years
Location: Global
Industries: Humanitarian, NGO, INGO
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of emergency education programs in alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
Conduct thorough needs assessments and contextual analyses to inform program strategies and approaches.
Develop comprehensive education response plans tailored to specific emergency contexts, ensuring alignment with global best practices and standards.
Provide technical guidance and support to field teams and partners in the implementation of emergency education interventions.
Ensure quality assurance and compliance with sectoral standards and guidelines, including Sphere standards and INEE Minimum Standards.
Stay updated on the latest developments, innovations, and research in emergency education, and integrate lessons learned into program design and implementation.
Identify capacity gaps within the organization and partner agencies, and develop and deliver training programs to strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff and partners in emergency education.
Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff members and field teams, fostering their professional growth and development.
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government entities, UN agencies, NGOs, and local community organizations.
Participate in coordination mechanisms at the national and regional levels to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication of efforts in emergency education response.
Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and working groups, advocating for the importance of education in emergency settings.
Develop MEAL frameworks and tools to track progress, measure impact, and ensure accountability in emergency education programs.
Conduct regular monitoring visits to field locations to assess program effectiveness, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
Facilitate learning processes within the organization and among partners, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management.
Core Competencies:
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership:
Resilience:
Technical Competencies:
Needs Assessment and Analysis
Education in Emergencies (EiE) Principles
Curriculum Development
Teacher Training and Capacity Building
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)
Partnership and Coordination
Crisis Response and Preparedness
Advocacy and Communication
Qualifications/Requirements:
Master's degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in emergency education, with a humanitarian organization or similar entity.
Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing emergency education programs in complex humanitarian settings.
In-depth understanding of international humanitarian standards, principles, and frameworks related to education in emergencies.
Strong technical expertise in areas such as teacher training, curriculum development, psychosocial support, and community engagement.
Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, with sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, with the ability to represent the organization effectively to external stakeholders.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages, especially French or Arabic, is highly desirable.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations, often in challenging and insecure environments.
How to Join Our Talent Pool
You can do the application through our career portal http://careerbridgejobs.com/
If you are a passionate professional looking to make your impact you are encouraged to join the Career Bridge Talent Pool. Our Talent Pool is readily available to employers in the Humanitarian Sector.
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