Exam ResultsVarious Job Vacancies at The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Content and Curriculum Development Officer
Requisition ID: req10547
Job Title: Content and Curriculum Development Officer
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC has been providing education services for Congolese and Burundian girls and boys in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp since January 2014 and extended education services to all three refugees camps located in Kigoma Kigoma Region now including Mtendeli and Nduta refugee camps Since January 2020. Services cover the full education spectrum from pre-school, Learning through play, primary and secondary school, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and tertiary education applications. Schools follow the country of origin national curriculum (Burundian and Congolese).
Position Summary
IRC is seeking a Content and Curriculum Development Officer for a five-year project, “PlayMatters”, funded by the LEGO Foundation. This position will be a part of the larger PlayMatters initiative to promote “learning through play” opportunities for nearly 1 million pre-primary and primary school aged refugee and host community children impacted by the humanitarian crises in East Africa and living in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda. This project aims to build children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative skills through play in their homes, schools, and communities and will be implemented in partnership with War Child, Plan International, Behavioral Insights Team and Innovations for Poverty Action.
The Content and Curriculum Development Officer will report to the Content and Curriculum Development Manager and work closely with other IRC Tanzania PlayMatter project staff and regional content development/adaptation team to develop/adapt content and test developed content and approaches for teachers, parents and children. S/he will also support to map existing teaching and learning materials for preschool and primary school children in Tanzania and establish a framework for Learning through Play (LtP) competencies and quality LtP standards. The Content and Curriculum Development officer will also engage in design and implementation necessary to achieve joint priorities and objectives of providing play-based learning opportunities for all children.
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Support the Content and Curriculum Development in the collection of existing teaching and learning materials being used in the country, region and globally with a framework for continuous collaboration and integration of best practices
- Based on behavioral insights mapping and human centered design research, support development of and localization of content for teachers, parents, and children
- Participate in conducting teacher’s needs assessments, to ensure that scope and sequence of the training is relevant and responsive to teachers’ needs
- Report and prototype samples of different content areas and delivery mechanisms for teachers, parents, and children
- Support development and implementation of rapid and iterative testing for developed content and approaches
- Participate in the roll out, piloting and testing of the Learning through Play guides, contents, and curriculum in coordination with other consortium members in the refugee camps and host community
- Develop/adapt training content for teachers in refugee and refugee host communities through participatory and consultative process involving local teacher education colleges and other education stakeholders
- Support the Manager to deliver a TOT to prepare trainers from PlayMatters, other education service providers and the government to conduct trainings with teachers and caregivers in collaboration with teacher education colleges
- Providing input to the development of orientation and training materials for teachers
- Training staff and teachers on Learning through play methodologies as well as testing the methodologies for both refugees and host communities
- Ensuring that teachers have ongoing support and opportunities to practice what they have learnt; support with initiatives to strengthen their practice
- Support development/adaptation of content and key messages on LtP targeting parent/caregivers and dissemination strategy to reach wider audiences
- Update key messages and communications materials on play-based learning to reflect the Tanzanian context targeting refugees and host communities and update as the context evolves
- Support preparation of activity reports, monthly, and donor reports based on the prescribed template
- Support PlayMatters budget development and activity plans for coming years.
- Promote community understanding on the importance on Learning-through-Play
Common Duties
- Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by the supervisor
- Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director
- Report any violations of IRC’s three core values (Integrity, Service and Accountability) as per IRC WAY reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members
- Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries by IRC and other humanitarian workers
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications
- BA/BSc degree from an accredited university in education, curriculum development, education management, or related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in content/curriculum development/adaptation, testing, and training. Experience of working NGO setting and in education emergency responses programs is an added advantage
- Experience in teaching or training in areas such as ECD, Primary, secondary School and teacher education preferred
- Proven track record of and knowledge of engaging with government priorities, systems, and structure
- Demonstrated success in developing educational/training content and delivery
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask while working on projects with varying activities, objectives, and deliverables
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
- Creates a strong sense of purpose within the portfolio and with stakeholders
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating in difficult working conditions
Abilities
- Communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships.
- Work productively in a team environment and the ability to meet unexpected demands
- Pay attention to details and set priorities
Professional Standards
IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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Deputy Coordinator School Leadership
Requisition ID: req10544
Job Title: Deputy Coordinator School Leadership
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kigoma, Tanzania
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC has been providing education services for Congolese and Burundian girls and boys in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp since January 2014 and extended education services to Mtendeli refugee camp in March 2016. Services cover the full education spectrum from pre-school, through primary and secondary school, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and tertiary education applications. Schools follow the country of origin national curriculum (Burundian and Congolese).
Scope of work:
The IRC is seeking a committed and motivated Deputy Coordinator School Leadership, to lead education operations across the Kigoma region. The Deputy Coordinator School Leadership is expected to provide leadership, management, and coordination of education activities in Nyarugusu, Nduta, and Mtendeli, ensuring community and government engagement throughout. The post holder will lead timely implementation of education activities, within agreed work plans and budgets. The Deputy Coordinator School Leadership will be responsible for directly supervising the education managers, building their capacity in school management and leadership, education operations, and project management and reporting. The post holder will ensure effective coordination and communication with external stakeholders, including government representatives.
This position will report to the Education Coordinator.
Program Management and Implementation
Lead implementation of IRC education programs, including development of detailed implementation, procurement, and spending plans and follow-up on progress.
Oversight of day to day school management and running.
Ensure strong school management and leadership systems are in place.Conduct regular meetings with project staff and community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
Review project budget spending and closely track progress and address any challenges and project monthly expenditure;
Regular communication and coordination with Education Coordinator on technical and project management issues.
Lead in the compilation of donor reports and periodic updates as needed.
Closely coordinate with relevant IRC departments (SC, Grants, Finance and HR) to ensure smooth implementation of all education projects.
Assess and respond to capacity building needs of all direct reports and the wider education team (education officer and M&E team), including incentive refugee staff.
Representation & Partnership
Support the Education Coordinator when necessary in representing IRC in sector coordination meetings and interagency activities and promote IRC’s leadership in education programs.
Lead implementation of interagency assessments.
Program Management and Business Development
Participate in program design and the development of new proposals in line with the Strategic Action Plan and Outcomes and Evidence Framework.
Compile learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs.
Support budget development and activity plans for new proposals and concept papers.
Lead the development of communication materials highlighting the achievement of IRC and the impact it brings to the people served by IRC projects.
HR Management
Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.
Offer leadership support for successful adherence by staff to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures and the IRC way.
Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC Way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
Participate in recruiting, training and mentorship of camp-based staff
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification (Master’s Degree preferred) in education
Minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible, professional experience in managing the technical implementation of complex humanitarian, development, or government education programs.
Minimum 4 years successful staff management, and coaching experience
Remote management experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles.
Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
Demonstrable understanding of the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE).
Experience in overseeing and managing multiple large education projects.
Previous experience working with children, and especially vulnerable children required.
Prior experience working with refugees, preferably in a camp setting and rural communities is desirable.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.
Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
Excellent IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required.
Excellent command in English written and oral skills and Swahili is required. Kirundi\French are a plus.
Professional Standards
IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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Deputy Coordinator Education Quality
Requisition ID: req10545
Job Title: Deputy Coordinator Education Quality
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kigoma, Tanzania
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC has been providing education services for Congolese and Burundian girls and boys in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp since January 2014 and extended education services to Mtendeli refugee camp in March 2016. Services cover the full education spectrum from pre-school, through primary and secondary school, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and tertiary education applications. Schools follow the country of origin national curriculum (Burundian and Congolese).
Scope of work:
The IRC is seeking a committed and motivated Deputy Coordinator Education Quality, to lead implementation of quality education programmes across the Kigoma region. The Deputy Coordinator Education Quality is expected to provide leadership, management, and coordination high quality education activities in Nyarugusu, Nduta, and Mtendeli, ensuring community and government engagement throughout. The post holder will lead timely implementation of education activities, relating to education quality and improvement, curriculum development, and assessment, within agreed work plans and budgets. The Deputy Coordinator Education Quality will be responsible for directly supervising the education managers, building their capacity in education quality, improvement, curriculum development and implementation, assessment (including examinations), and project management and reporting. The post holder will ensure effective coordination and communication with external stakeholders, including government representatives.
This position will report to the Education Coordinator.
Program Management and Implementation
- Lead implementation of IRC education programs, including development of detailed implementation, procurement, and spending plans and follow-up on progress.
- Oversight of school curriculum implementation, assessment, and examinations.
- Lead implementation of national examinations, in partnership with UN and government representatives.Effective coordination and leadership to improve the quality of education through teacher training and ongoing support programmes.
- Conduct regular meetings with project staff and community members to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
- Review project budget spending and closely track progress and address any challenges and project monthly expenditure;
- Regular communication and coordination with Education Coordinator on technical and project management issues.
- Lead in the compilation of donor reports and periodic updates as needed.
- Closely coordinate with relevant IRC departments (SC, Grants, Finance and HR) to ensure smooth implementation of all education projects.
- Assess and respond to capacity building needs of all direct reports and the wider education team (education officer and M&E team), including incentive refugee staff.
Representation & Partnership
- Support the Education Coordinator when necessary in representing IRC in sector coordination meetings and interagency activities and promote IRC’s leadership in education programs.
- Lead implementation of interagency assessments.
Program Management and Business Development
- Participate in program design and the development of new proposals in line with the Strategic Action Plan and Outcomes and Evidence Framework.
- Compile learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs.
- Support budget development and activity plans for new proposals and concept papers.
- Lead the development of communication materials highlighting the achievement of IRC and the impact it brings to the people served by IRC projects.
HR Management
- Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
- Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.
- Offer leadership support for successful adherence by staff to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures and the IRC way.
- Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC Way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
- Participate in recruiting, training and mentorship of camp-based staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification (Master’s Degree preferred) in education
- Minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible, professional experience in managing the technical implementation of complex humanitarian, development, or governmenteducation programs.
- Minimum 4 years successful staff management, and coaching experience
- Remote management experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles.
- Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
- Demonstrable understanding of the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE).
- Experience in overseeing and managing multiple large education projects.
- Previous experience working with children, and especially vulnerable children required.
- Prior experience working with refugees, preferably in a camp setting and rural communities is desirable.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.
- Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
- Excellent IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required.
- Excellent command in English written and oral skills and Swahili is required. Kirundi\French are a plus.
Professional Standards
IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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Consultancy Assignment: Design Researcher
Sector: Research & Development
Employment Category: Consultant
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Job Description
- Develop detailed design sprint plans for the October – November design sprint in concert with team including focused “design challenges” and activities
- Design, test, and adapt staff support assets for the program. Some staff support assets will be adapted from existing Imagine Worldwide / IRC / Software Partner assets and others will need to be created from scratch. Topics for staff support assets should support the staff in the following activities (to be finalized in final design sprint plans):
- Engagement: Community sensitization; Community / School Engagement; Student Engagement
- Facilities / Set-up: Use of space; Device storage; Device Security; Device Charging
- Software: Installation / Set-up; Registration; General Usage; Troubleshooting; Data extraction; Dashboard usage
- Hardware: Device usage; Accessories usage (headphones, etc.); Troubleshooting
- Implementation: Implementation model; Timetable design; Role / capabilities of facilitators; Teacher / facilitator training
- Monitoring: Protocol; Processes; Reporting
- Conduct interviews, focus group discussions, workshops and tests with the IRC staff / community and school stakeholders to get input on staff support assets and better understand how they should be delivered to IRC staff.
- Share synthesis notes from interviews and focus group discussions and document workshop / test activities and outcomes (activity description, objective, participants, and learnings / decisions).
- Build insights from design activities and share for review and input from the team during the design sprint
- Summarize program design and plans in a final deck. The final deck should include a plan for delivering staff support resources to IRC staff.
Estimated scope & sequencing of work (to be confirmed in final contract):
Preparation: 3 days
Develop detailed research plan in concert with the team
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