Senior Technical Education Officer (Nationals Only)

Kabul

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Kabul
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
Closing Date: Closed

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Develop and oversee a comprehensive Master training plans, covering national-level master trainings and refresher trainings, and provincial cascade training for all technical education deliverables.
Provide capacity-building support to IRC education team and IPs technical staff (Master Trainers, Community Mobilizers, Training and Education Officers) including mentoring, coaching, and direct training delivery.
Support adaptation, where needed, of training materials and training resources, and oversee the delivery of high-quality training sessions.
Ensure quality control and technical vetting of all training plans to ensure fidelity of cascades for Ips.
Ensure and oversee structured training evaluation mechanisms, utilizing assessments to enhance training approaches at both national and provincial levels.
Conduct training needs assessments using surveys, stakeholder input, and data analysis to align programs with evolving skill gaps.
Monitor and support Provincial-Level Master Training cascades, ensuring implementation fidelity and effectiveness.
Oversee continuous quality assurance of remedial classes and Teaching Learning Circles (TLCs), providing strategic support for IPs through ensuring clear minimum standards for quality are in place and tracked on a regular basis
Ensure IPs are clearly oriented to minimum standards for programming, aligning expectations for quality for teaching and learning, including through tracking learning outcomes and documenting improvements.
Document all training activities, capturing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations to support program evaluation and improvement.
Plan and conduct field visits to implementation areas, provide technical assistance to staff, and raise findings in feedback sessions. Achievements from these visits should be reflected in reports shared with the program head, including required instructions or support needs.
Facilitate technical orientation sessions (in person or virtual) to ensure quality implementation of technical activities.
Support IRC and IP staff for improved community engagement strategies to promote effective participation and inclusion in back to school and training initiatives.
Oversee the training, assessments, observation data collection process, analysis, and reporting, ensuring proper file organization.
Monitor the implementing partner’s training delivery, outcomes, and reports, providing quality feedback and assistance.
Support the program manager in developing the annual program report for donors.
Oversee the technical filing systems, ensuring they are well-organized in accordance with IRC's soft and hard recording standards.

Other Responsibilities

Actively engage and support team for developing the budget details, detailed implementation plans, quarterly reports to sectors and participate in education monthly meetings.
Ensure compliance with IRC personnel policies, operational regulations, and reporting guidelines.
Report any violations of mandatory reporting policies, ensuring ethical conduct within education programs.
Support activities aimed at preventing the exploitation and abuse of beneficiaries by humanitarian workers.
Actively participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities as identified by supervisors.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or Kabul main office to support program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education (master’s degree preferred)
3-4 years of experience in technical education program delivery, teacher and SMC training roll (UNIECF teacher training package) out roll experience in high funding education projects is an asset.
Knowledge of local contexts and experience in technical staff support is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with local partners and support high-quality programming.
Knowledge of INEE Minimum Standards in emergency preparedness, response, and their application
Expertise in training material development, facilitation, delivery, and reporting
Strong verbal and written skills in Dari, Pashto, and English
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
Capacity to work independently, engage with local communities, and manage extended work hours when necessary.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet) is an advantage.
Ability to work professionally and constructively with all individuals, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

This vacancy is now closed.