Education Project Manager -Ethiopia

An exciting opportunity to head up the Education Project Manager Ethiopia Addis Ababa

 role for a leading international NGO working in Addis, Ethiopia.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Education Project Manager  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

More About the Role

The Education Project Manager is responsible for the Curriculum and Teaching Technical Lead will lead efforts to strengthen teaching and learning with a focus on accelerated education and continuous teacher professional development. They will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Regional Education Bureaus (REBs) to adapt and roll out the continuous professional development framework..

 What you will do

• Adherence to NRC and the donor (FCDO) and priming agency (CWW) policies, guidance, and procedures.

• Work closely with the lead agency and other consortium members and downstream partners and contractors, the Core Programme Management Team, and the Ministry of Education in Ethiopia.

• Provide technical guidance to the MOE on the implementation of the FCDO TREE project in Ethiopia.

• Provide Guidance technical guidance to MOE and the implementing partners and improved quality of teaching and learning through continuous teacher professional development in targeted schools.

• Liaison and coordination will be with Regional Leads and the consortium’s Technical Advisers in Ethiopia and globally

• Lead the initiative of improving English Language for better and improved use of the language across the curriculum.

Please download the detailed job description  to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

Collaborate with the MoE and REBs to develop, adapt and roll out the continuous teacher professional development framework.

• Lead in the revision, contextualization, and dissemination of accelerated education curriculum and non-formal learning modalities to provide pathways to formal education for out of school children in collaboration with the MoE and REBs.

• Provide technical support to Regional Leads in the roll out of the continuous professional development framework and accelerated education curriculum.

• Collaborate with MEAL staff to monitor the curriculum and teaching component of the programme.

• Conduct regular site visits to provide technical assistance and ensure effective implementation and monitoring of curriculum and teaching activities.

• Effectively communicate curriculum and teaching program implementation updates and findings to the Technical Assistance Lead, programme staff and external stakeholders, including FCDO, to facilitate informed decision-making and coherence and coordination with other outcomes.

What we offer

• Duty station: Addis Ethiopia

• Contract: 12 Months (Fixed-terms, renewable based on performance, and need for position)

• Travel: Regular travel within Ethiopia and occasional travel internationally.

• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s Ethiopia national salary scale

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.

• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

 Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

 Important information about the application process

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Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

 Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.