Education Coordinator
Place of work:
Start date: July-August 2024
Duration of the contract: 8 months (including a 4-month probationary period) with possible extension subject to funding availability
About PIN Ukraine:
People in Need (PIN) has been active in Ukraine since early August 2014. Currently, PIN is one of the major humanitarian actors in Ukraine responding to the recent military escalation providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people across Ukraine. Since 2014, PIN has implemented emergency food and cash assistance, NFI, shelter, protection, livelihoods and WASH interventions supporting 3 million vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in urban and rural areas. Since the escalation in February 2022, PIN has scaled up its response from working in 2 Oblasts to working in 23 of the 24 Oblasts in Ukraine, increasing its number of partners, staff, offices and budgets.
General information about the role of the person:
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Education Coordinator supports the program department, ensures the implementation of programs to improve access to education in the region, and coordinates the work of engineers, specialists and program assistants. He/she works closely with specialists from other aid sectors and the program administrator. Responsible for program implementation in Sumy region.
Description of general responsibilities:
Internal relations:
External relations:
PIN OFFERS:
Please send clearly marked CV and Motivation letter in English. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Written test and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.
Please note that PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
https://robota.ua/my/vacancies/10061966/preview
Start date: July-August 2024
Duration of the contract: 8 months (including a 4-month probationary period) with possible extension subject to funding availability
About PIN Ukraine:
People in Need (PIN) has been active in Ukraine since early August 2014. Currently, PIN is one of the major humanitarian actors in Ukraine responding to the recent military escalation providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people across Ukraine. Since 2014, PIN has implemented emergency food and cash assistance, NFI, shelter, protection, livelihoods and WASH interventions supporting 3 million vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in urban and rural areas. Since the escalation in February 2022, PIN has scaled up its response from working in 2 Oblasts to working in 23 of the 24 Oblasts in Ukraine, increasing its number of partners, staff, offices and budgets.
General information about the role of the person:
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Education Coordinator supports the program department, ensures the implementation of programs to improve access to education in the region, and coordinates the work of engineers, specialists and program assistants. He/she works closely with specialists from other aid sectors and the program administrator. Responsible for program implementation in Sumy region.
Description of general responsibilities:
Internal relations:
- Manage education staff based in Ukraine who are responsible for education activities – this is likely to include education officers. Provide day-to-day support, allocate tasks, monitor progress against workplans.
- Cooperates with the procurement, logistics, finance department.
- Together with in-country management, regional management and Education Technical Lead develop an education sector strategy for Ukraine that aligns with PIN’s global education strategy and key policies.
External relations:
- Actively represent PIN as necessary at relevant Cluster (or Working Group) meetings, and other Coordination Forums, fostering strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector. Together with Education Technical Lead, lead technical working groups where capacities allow.
- Liaise with field teams, partner NGOs, and other relevant external actors (education cluster and related Working Groups, ad-hoc coordination forums) on emerging humanitarian needs and conflict dynamics related to education authorities and the sector more widely, and where necessary, alert line manager to needs and opportunities for assistance.
- Develops a project implementation plan and subsequently monitors implementation.
- Responsible for the following activities: 1) restoration of educational institutions, formation of digital-learning centers; 2) improvement of qualifications of participants in the educational process; 3) psychosocial support of participants in the educational process.
- Develops methodology for local facilitators.
- Manages the program budget.
- Coordinates work with consortium partners and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for reporting and archiving of the education sector.
- Master's degree and proven experience in the education sector, ideally in education in emergencies
- At least 3 years of experience in the education system (school, college, university)
- Experience working in complex and fragile environments (preferred)
- Understanding of the educational context in Ukraine and willingness to work in the field
- Proven ability to coordinate with diverse staff, stakeholders and local authorities, and to build and maintain good relationships
- Demonstrated patience, enthusiasm and strong personal skills with attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work both independently and in collaboration with team members
- Demonstrated knowledge of and respect for key humanitarian principles
- Experience in facilitating and/or conducting trainings
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel) and typing skills in English
- Professional English language skills (required)
- Ability to work in a team and willingness to learn
PIN OFFERS:
- Starting salary as per PIN salary scale: 1 813 - 2 003 USD GROSS (depending on qualifications) on probation period (5% increase after probation)
- Meaningful and positive working environment in a well-established and growing international humanitarian organization with career development opportunities;
- Reimbursement of travel expenses between offices and areas of intervention;
- Professional development opportunities through various capacity building events, such as trainings;
- 28 days of annual leave + 3 New Year bonus leave
- Health insurance
Please send clearly marked CV and Motivation letter in English. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Written test and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.
Please note that PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
https://robota.ua/my/vacancies/10061966/preview