INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.
INTERSOS in now implementing in the Republic of South Sudan several humanitarian projects in partnership with UNHCR and UNICEF. Intersos' intervention deals with IDP and refugee Camps Management, Hygiene, Water & Sanitation, Education and Profiling in favor of the vulnerable population in a wide area of interventions where the mobility conditions are often difficult and uncomfortable. The
projects carried out by Intersos in these areas are founded on a community based approach. From the very beginning the targeted population was involved with direct participation in the process of rehabilitation. This approach aimed to facilitate and increase the sense of ownership by the population of the projects promoted by Intersos.
INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in the republic of South Sudan is currently selecting candidates for the following position.
JOB TITLE: Education Officer
DUTY STATION: Republic of South Sudan
DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 6 months
STARTING DATE: February, 2012
ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Education Officer will be responsible to coordinate the implementation of activities related to Education in the areas of activities. S/he is expected to use a participatory approach involving refugees representatives to identify needs, design, implement and facilitate activities which develop a sense of community and strengthen community support systems.
- Awareness building and programming specifically focused on gender-related issues and children are emphasized as well as the needs of vulnerable groups in order to ensure equal access to education and participation in the delivery of services and in community educational services in the camp.
- Responsible to assess the needs of vulnerable groups, design and establish educational activities, identify culturally appropriate resources and solutions, develop follow-up mechanisms, with attention to the psycho-social aspects and to the identification and treatment of trauma and other vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement capacity building strategy for Intersos national staff that prioritizes and enables program staff to develop understanding of education problems and context analysis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience with an international organizations in humanitarian programmes specifically in post emergency and post recovery programmes, in education programmes;
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, with minimal supervision; ability to work under-pressure and to respect deadlines;
- Strong analytical, training, oral and written communication, and team-building skills;
- Good diplomatic and networking skills;
- Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors, and UNICEF specifically;
- English fluency required
Application should be submitted to: massimo.dallolio@intersos.org
Deadline for application: 18th
February, 2012
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