Norwegian Refugee Council Regional Psychosocial Support Social Emotional Learning Education Manager Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council Regional Psychosocial Support Social Emotional Learning Education Manager Jobs in Kenya

As the Regional Psychosocial Support Support (PSS)-Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Education Manager, you will be responsible for developing a capacity building strategy, for training and capacity building of NRC staff and for providing overall technical guidance on implementation of Better Learning Programme (BLP), across East Africa & Yemen in nine country offices.

While based in the Regional office in Kenya, you will ensure alignment with global standards and high-quality global roll-out and scale-up of the Better Learning Programme (BLP) and NRC’s classroom based psychosocial support programme.

Specific responsibilities

Develop a regional BLP capacity building strategy aimed at roll-out and scale-up of the BLP across NRC EAY country offices

Develop a regional workplan across regional and country offices outlining capacity building and training approaches and schedules for country offices

Develop a regional BLP master budget

Support the development of contextualized BLP guidance and tools, such as BLP training booklets, teacher guides and BLP manuals

Provide technical support to regional and/or country level After Action Reviews and evaluations relating to BLP

Support the recruitment of BLP staff across the region if requested by country offices

Create a regional BLP community of practice
Focal point to ensure quality implementation of BLP across relevant country offices through online support and follow-up, field-visits, coaching and mentoring etc

Compile and disseminate best practices, lessons learnt, recommendations, and case studies from project implementation

Support the development of new proposals in cooperation with the regional Education Adviser (including budget)

Support MHPSS research agenda with technical guidance and defining proper dissemination strategies

Candidates with international exposure outside of their home country and exposure to contexts within the East Africa and Yemen region

will be given first priority

Generic professional competencies

Relevant studies in the sectors of education and child psychology;

Experience in working with children and/or teachers directly;

Previous work in PSS/SEL programs within Education in Emergency is required

Previous experience operating NRC’s Better Learning Programme (BLP1/BLP2/BLP3);

Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context;

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile;

Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Arabic or Portuguese is a plus.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

Strong skills and experience in designing, organizing and leading dynamic and creative Trainings of Trainers (ToT) and workshops outside of one’s own context;

Previous work experience implementing education projects in East Africa & Yemen region;

Experience contextualizing global packages for local contexts;

Good communication, interpersonal skills and diplomacy;

Strong organizational and team working skills;

Good cultural awareness and sensitivity;

What We Offer

12 months fixed term contract

Family duty station

Senior grade 8 in NRC's grade structure

An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause

A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Regional Psychosocial Support Social Emotional Learning Education Manager Jobs in Kenya

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