Lead the development and timely revision of the country Strategy from an Education in Emergencies (EiE) perspective in line with the objectives of WV's Response Strategy and the OCHA Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).
Provide strategic leadership in EiE for the response in line with Ministry of Education in response policies as well as global sector inter-agency standards and guidance.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to connect EiE responses with long term development frameworks.
Lead the development/revision of Education Technical Approaches and Technical Programs to be adapted for EiE in the local context.
Lead in project design with the programme team and Operations team for potential new opportunities based on emerging new educational needs and funding opportunities.
Provide input to designs based on needs assessment findings, evidence-based information and analysis targeting the most vulnerable.
Ensure that new proposals submitted are in alignment with sector standards, strategies, plans and evidenced approaches.
Organisation and Staff Capacity Building
Promote technical excellence in the application of internal and interagency minimum standards including humanitarian standards, education in emergencies minimum standards, IASC guidelines.
Lead capacity building on EiE (with integration to relevant sectors) through training and on-job coaching of World Vision and partner staff to ensure quality programming and sector integration.
Lead the hiring process for qualified local and expatriate staff to implement CPHA and/or integrated programmes.
Support the response leadership in partners identification by using sector guidance, competency frameworks and other tools tailored to assess partners capacity to respond for EiE in line with WV and interagency standards.
External engagement and networking
Participate and when possible, lead relevant coordination mechanisms (e.g. Education Cluster or Working Group) and collaborate with other relevant groups (e.g. the Local Education Group) to improve the efficiency and quality of the EiE response.
Actively contribute to the discussions and development of Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and relevant process to shape the priorities and directions for EiE in early stages of the emergency; and lead on facilitating EiE coordination tools and guideli
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Additional Information
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
International Assignment - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Country location to be determined based on response.
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV in English.
Children's lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.
Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes.
Please note: A pplying to our roster is not for immediate employment. Acceptance to our Emergency Response Roster pre-qualifies you to work or deploy with us in future responses.
Here's where you come in:
As an Education in Emergencies (EiE) Technical Advisor for a response, you will provide overall technical guidance in the design, implementation, representation and operational quality oversite of Education in Emergencies (EiE) programmes for the response and ensure that World Vision adheres to requisite Inter-Agency sector standards as well as Global, Cluster and Ministry of Education guidelines.
The role requires a thorough understanding of Inter-Agency for Education in Emergency (INEE) Minimum Standards, Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) Minimum Standards as well experience in integration with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Cash interventions. In addition, the role will require frequent travel with a focus on the countries with the greatest need and World Vision education portfolio.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to design, implement and ensure accountability to most vulnerable children and populations through Formal and Non-Formal Education interventions in complex refugee settings and Internally Displaced Persons settings; As well as building organisational capacities and providing trainings to implement EiE approaches.