Education Technical Assistant Kampala and Southwest

Generic Role and responsibilities
Monitor and report on the project activities and ensure compliance with plans and NRC standards
Work with the community education committees in the planning and enrollment of the activities
Distribute and monitor the use of school materials according to procedures
Promote safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive learning environments.
Report safeguarding concerns through established NRC referral pathways.
Support inclusion of girls, refugees, and learners with disabilities in programme activities.
Provide support supervision to teachers and Instructors in their work
Suggest new methods and approaches to improve the quality of the activities
Report on all protection related concerns
Carry out data collection as required
Prepare field reports
Prepare and file relevant documents as required by line manager
Specific responsibilities
Support implementation of Life Skills, Digital Skills, and i-UPSHIFT activities in assigned locations.
Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, coaching sessions, community meetings, and innovation events.
Support schools and TVET institutions during programme roll out activities.
Collect routine monitoring data from schools and TVET institutions.
Support maintenance of attendance registers, assessment records, learner portfolios, and activity reports.
Update programme databases and tracking tools
Assist in documenting success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
Conduct regular follow up visits to schools and TVET institutions.
Support orientation of PTAs, SMCs, BoGs, youth groups, and community stakeholders
Assist schools in establishing and maintaining Life Skills and i-UPSHIFT clubs and activities.
Support logistical arrangements for trainings, meetings, assessments, and supervision visits.
Maintain programme records and filing systems.
Assist in procurement planning and activity documentation
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor
Competencies
Desired professional competencies, knowledge and behavioral skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Education/ other relevant field/ the equivalent
Teaching experience of at least three years and above.
Experience of working with education projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge of English
Ability to speak local language commonly spoken by the beneficiaries is added advantage
Knowledge of the local context and education systems in Uganda
Ability to work harmoniously with the refugees and host communities
Self-driven and ability to work well under minimal supervision
What we offer
Duty station: Kampala, Southwest locations
Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
Salary/benefits: grade 4 on NRC’s national salary scale.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: To apply, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace
Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered