#Non formal education career professional

Strong listening capacity, open-minded, proactive and creativeĬultural awareness and respect for diversity Prior experience (at least 2 years) working in complex emergency context on Education and Prior experience as psychologist/educator/ trainer or social worker (at least 3 years)ĭemonstrated experience in developing and implementing non-formal education activities, informal learning, and awareness events for children and youth, in humanitarian contextĭemonstrated experience in PSS, Referrals and protection needs specificities in the areas of early childhoodįluency and excellent writing skills in English, and ability to tailor different style in official and/or internal communications, and documentsĬapacity to work and supervise a multidisciplinary team

#Non formal education career professional

Duty Station: Shirqat base, with possible trips to Erbil base – depending on COVID19 restrictionsīachelor’s Degree or Post graduate degree in Education/Psychology /Pedagogy or equivalent Professional Qualification (Education Diploma) or Professional Background as Social Worker.Perform other duties as directed by the PM Write reports, communication and baseline, as required by the PM Streamline COOPI’s Protection Policy, in accordance to the strategic vision of the project, under supervision of PMĬollaborate with the partner SSDF for the organization of awareness campaigns in the community.ĭata collection, accurate record keeping and management of information to measure progress and impact of project in line with the guiding humanitarian standards Responsible for timely and efficient distribution of educational and hygiene kits to targeted out-of-school children and youth Implement and ensure, often in partnership with local stakeholders, proper follow-up of the PSS and Child Protection activities for the benefit of the children and their families Provide guidance on Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Referral Network to targeted vulnerable children and families, when needed Support the PTA in the design and implementation of micro-projects related to the themes above.ĭesign, organize and Monitor Non-Formal Education Activities with the dedicated school staff.Įvaluate the risk factors and identifies those children/youth in need of PSS support (community, vulnerable children and their families) Train PTA members in parenting skills and other important social themes such as GBV prevention, importance of education, environment, and child protection.

Support the partner (SSDF) in the design and delivery of high quality trainings in non-formal education, child protection and Psychosocial first aid.Ĭarry out a fruitful and inclusive collaboration with local networks, and specifically with Parental Teachers Associations (PTAs), while maintaining regular communication with local partners on their capacity building activities He/she will be responsible for the effective referral of the cases of vulnerable children and families and the distribution of educational and hygiene kits. He/she will ensure performance tools are available for local staff, in order to guarantee smooth implementation of the programs (case management), while taking into consideration the local cultural context. He/she will create and develop adapted PSS and Child Protection activities in line with the priorities determined by COOPI. In Shirqat District, he/she will identify psychosocial support needs and for the benefit of children and their families. She/he will create and develop non-formal education activities in line with the priorities determined by COOPI and the DoE. Reporting to COOPI’s Project Manager as his/her direct supervisor, the Education Specialist (Non-Formal Education) will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the non-formal education activities of the project, in direct collaboration with PTAs. The position will support the Education portfolio for the implementation of Back to a safe school project - Promoting access to inclusive, safe and quality formal education in Iraq, Al-Shirqat district, Salah ad Din. COOPI is present in Shirqat since 2019, and is now implementing a multi-sector response encompassing WASH, Education, and Child Protection. For 50 years, it has been engaged, with long-term support and a constant presence in the field, in breaking the cycle of poverty and assisting populations hit by war, socio-economic crises or natural calamities through activities which favour development or which respond to specific emergencies. Vacancy Announcement Education Specialist (Non-Formal Education)- No.2 About COOPIĬOOPI is a humanitarian organisation which was founded in Milan in 1965.