YEP Education Supervisor

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the following Vacant position:

Position Vacant: YEP Education Supervisor
Reporting to: Education Project Manager
Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: February 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible
extension)

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the position of Education Supervisor for its Youth Education Pack(YEP), in Hagadera YEP centers - Dadaab. The Youth Education Pack is a program of the Norwegian Refugee Council with support from UNHCR, and other agencies and institutions in education.

The main objective is to bridge the gap in education for the youths with limited opportunities in the formal school system. Hence the need for an alternative education system that aims at making the youths functionally literate and self-reliant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Youth pack centres
• Supervise advice and assist in the design and development of a comprehensive training guide/manual for YEP teachers (both vocational and academic) and Centre staff.
• Supervise advice and assist in the design and development of a comprehensive training guide/manual for YEP teachers (both vocational and academic) and Centre staff.
• Work with the YEP Project Manager PM in identifying and recruiting academic teachers /instructors for skills training.
• Supervision and give support to centre leaders and YEP teachers and instructors in the process of implementing their roles and responsibilities. .
• Training and monitoring the teachers in the YEP Methodology (modules)
• Organize in-service training for YEP Teachers and instructors
• Help in the design of a comprehensive curriculum for the Youth Education Pact training.
• Develop training programs and teaching materials with particular emphasis on participatory methodology together with the YEP PM and NRC partners
• Participate in the Identification, recruitment and registration of learners in project area.
• Develop and collect further training/instruction materials for the learners and teachers.
• Handle financial transactions connected to the project
• Work with YEP Project Manager in preparation of proposals and budgets to donors
• Provide required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to YEP PC PM and donors, including a comprehensive report to the YEP PC PM by end of every month
• Liaison with relevant authorities and communities at field level
• Ensure that learners are prepared for post course period right from Centre
• Receive, analyze and request for tools and materials for yep training
• Coordination with World Food Program on food collection and reporting for the Centres
• To provide advice and work closely with the field team members on Protection as part of the NRC programme activities
• Prepare and submit timely semi-annual, monthly and weekly work plans.
• Collect and compile bi-weekly and monthly reports from Centre Leaders

Required skills and qualifications:

• Relevant university degree in Education from a recognized University Or Higher Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized polytechnic or university
• At least 3 years experience of teaching technical or supervising the teaching of technical skills in a recognized and reputable technical institute.
• Experience in training and capacity building of teachers, Training of Trainers
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
• Fluency in the English, both oral and written
• Goal oriented and has the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of the political situation in Somalia and Kenya
• Experience in designing and leading education teams, teachers, centre leaders and support staff

The position will be based in Dadaab, Kenya

Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi,
Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council,
Dadaab Field Office,
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.