Education Project Manager -Jigjiga, Ethiopia

What we’re looking for:

NRC Ethiopia is seeking an experienced and dynamic Education Project Manager to join our team in Jigjiga Area Office. In this role, you will lead the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education programmes across the Somali Region, ranging from emergency education responses to formal, non-formal, and transitional education initiatives, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Working closely with Area Office leadership, the Country Office Education team, local authorities, consortium partners, and other key stakeholders, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and accountable education programmes that meet NRC standards, donor requirements, and the needs of crisis-affected communities. You will also play a pivotal role in resource mobilization, proposal development, budget management, staff coaching, and strengthening safe, child-friendly, and inclusive learning environments.

As the Education Project Manager, you will identify emerging education needs, develop innovative project proposals, and oversee the implementation of emergency and longer-term education interventions that expand access to relevant, quality learning opportunities. Your work will directly contribute to improving educational outcomes for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host-community children and youth, while aligning with NRC’s global education strategy and Ethiopia Country Office priorities.

Please note: This opportunity is open to Ethiopian nationals only.

Please download a more detailedJOB DESCRIPTION for more specific and generic duties and responsibilities. 

What you will bring:

• Education- Master’s degree in education planning and management (EDPM), Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Education in Emergencies, or a related field.
• Professional Experience- At least five years of relevant experience in the education sector, preferably in humanitarian, emergency response, or recovery contexts, including a minimum of three years in project management or an equivalent leadership role.
• Technical Expertise- Extensive experience in implementing first-line emergency education responses, formal and non-formal education programmes, and Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) programmes in Ethiopia.
• Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge and leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia
• Contextual understanding and knowledge of the Education sector and stakeholders in Ethiopia
• Familiarity with Education related minimum standards
• Strong communication skills ensuring good relations and smooth operations with stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in Somali language will be an added value.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Jigjiga, Ethiopia.
• Contract: 12 months.
• Travel: Up to 60%.
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• 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.

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Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 organisation 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.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.