Somalia: Education Officer - Buroa

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 77 countries.

Plan international has opened an office in Somaliland and started programmes that focus on child protection, education in emergencies and youth economic empowerment programming both humanitarian and development setting, working with/through partners and providing technical support to INGOs, Somaliland NGOs and the Government of Somaliland in Plan’s areas of expertise.

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

This role will be responsible for strengthening the quality of Plan International’s Education in Emergencies and development programmes in Somalia/Somaliland including Education in Emergencies, system strengthening, community-based Education committee.

The position is expected to manage EiE project interns within Plan and also technically supports project focal point from the local implementing partner and hence expected to possess extensive professional knowledge and experience in project management and Education in Emergencies and proven track record in mentoring and developing project staff. The post holder will play a key role in establishing and maintaining sound working relationships and partnerships with local partner and government counterpart and other civil society organizations.

The EIE Officer will be responsible for providing technical guidance, tools, and support on programme design and delivery in Provision of quality education, life-saving, and integrated child protection services for children affected by the drought within Plan International’s portfolio of work.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• Master or Bachelor degree in education, social science, economics or relevant fields with additional training in education planning and management and project planning and management techniques
• Knowledge of current national international strategies on access, equity, and quality education and child protection policies and models
• Recommended a minimum of three years of relevant experience in education or child protection in emergencies.
• Relevant trainings in the area of education or child protection project management and monitoring
• Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
• Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
• Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Fluency in Somali and English, both verbal and written, required
• Commitment to Plan International values

Languages Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Somali.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Flexible work attitude and ability to work independently within a small team
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English mandatory
• Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in developing strong, equal and robust partnership contracts or experience in strengthening civil society
• Experience in capacity building of others
• Hands on experience and skill in result based MERL system
• Holds self and team accountable for delivering results;

Behaviours:

• Role model our values and behaviours both internally and externally.
• Engages sensitively with community members on issues of gender equality and inclusion, demonstrating an understanding of the local culture and context.
• Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners
• Apply participatory influencing methodologies both internally and externally
• The ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Ability to influence
• Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider organizational strategy
• Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences
• Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with, and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

How to Apply: 

To apply, please click on the link below.

Career Opportunities: Education Officer - Buroa (47157) (successfactors.eu)

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Disclaimer: Plan International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on any basis. We also do not charge Job seekers any fees at any point of the recruitment process.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.