Education Program Officer

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About ONSUR:

International Association for Relief and Development (Onsur) is a non-governmental organization registered inTurkey N° (27-018-178) dealing with Relief and development projects through the empowerment of localcommunities to ensure a decent life, Founded at the beginning of 2012. ONSUR works through the main officelocated in Gaziantep province Turkey, in addition to execution offices in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, andTurkey.

JOB SUMMARY

Education Officer will be responsible for the operation management of the project/s he/she is managing under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, and he/she is responsible to implement all the program activities based on the project/s objectives and following the PCM cycle; planning, organization, implementation monitoring, and evaluation, and he/she is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of the Education program through organizing and delivering Education activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all aspects of the Education project's daily management, including logistics, administration, security, community, and beneficiaries' liaison.
• Regularly review and update the project's work plan.
• Ensure the projects remain ‘on track to achieve the project work plan and objectives.
• Implement project activities and ensure the good quality and quantity of the project/s outcomes.
• Draft concept notes and project proposals in line with the identified needs and funding opportunities in coordination with the Programs Coordinator.
• Identify, facilitate, coordinate, and when necessary, deliver targeted training to meet project objectives.
• Providing necessary support to Programs Coordinator in arranging any meeting/ training/ seminar/ workshop, etc.
• Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods to remote areas of the projects or any other place directed by the Programs Coordinator.
• Attend sector Working Groups and other internal and external meetings as required and needed in coordination with the Programs manager.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with the partner organization, donors, politicians, key government officials, civil society groups, religious groups, NGOs, INGOs, CBOs, media outlets, etc.
• Identify potential partners and discuss the possibility and the level of partnership with the Programs manager.
• Facilitate and coordinate with ONSUR monitoring and evaluation officer and enable him/her to reach all documents needed and meet the beneficiaries as required.
• Collects reports and information regarding the overall situation of the beneficiaries in general, and the project-targeted beneficiaries.
• Maintain regular written and oral reporting with the coordinator of the program.
• Develop and maintain project records such as monthly reports, attendance sheets, success stories, databases, and records of decisions.
• Submitting daily updates, and weekly and monthly reports to the coordinator of the program on the targets achieved and the progress of the project activities agreed upon in the detailed work plans.
• Adherence to code of conduct, safeguarding policy, and PSEA policy. Reporting any complaints related to safeguarding or misconduct.

Note: the above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department's organizational chart.

Required Qualifications and Experiences :

• Education: Has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Education Management, Social work, or any other related field
• Experience: Has at 2 years of experience implementing Education programs. Has experience with donor-funded grants and reporting.
• Languages: Is fluent in English and Arabic, Turkish (preferred)
• Others: Previous experience with remote management and with implementing cross-border programs in Syria is desired.
   Must have 2 or more years of progressive responsibilities in fund management or program/project management.

Personal Abilities and Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with a capacity to think and act strategically.
• In-depth knowledge of educational principles, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and learning assessments.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs tailored to diverse learners' needs.
• Skills in organizing, planning, and executing educational initiatives, including setting goals, creating timelines, and managing resources effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas, collaborate with stakeholders, and create engaging educational materials.
• Aptitude for identifying challenges within educational programs and developing innovative solutions to address them.

Child Protection Policy

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to ONSUR, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children fromharm in all areas of its work. ONSUR is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach toward any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

Discrimination, Abuse, and Harassment Policy

ONSUR provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and expressly prohibitsand will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise), based onethnicity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status.

ONSUR employees must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, orabuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of othersinside or outside ONSUR.

Applications are strongly encouraged by female candidates.

Turkish citizenship is a must and we will contact only with candidates who meet the position requirements.

International Association for Relief and Development (ONSUR)

International Association for Relief and Development (Onsur) is a non-governmental organization registered inTurkey N° (27-018-178) dealing with the Relief and development projects through the empowerment of localcommunities to ensure a decent life, Founded at the beginning of 2012. ONSUR works through the main officelocated in Gaziantep province Turkey and execution offices in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Turkey.