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Education Project Officer, Maroua, Cameroon Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC) Country: Cameroon Field location: Maroua Office: IRC Maroua, Cameroon The International Rescue Committee (IRC) answers 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 broad 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 delivering 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. IRC: International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a non-political, non-profit and non-religious humanitarian organization that provides assistance to refugees around the world. IRC implements programmes to promote sustainable solutions for displaced people, refugees and host communities through public health, sanitation, shelter, rehabilitation and education projects. IRC has been serving refugees since 1933 and is present in 40 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as under a resettlement support program in the United States. IRC is an organization committed to freedom, human dignity and autonomy. This commitment translates into well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency aid, rehabilitation and advocacy for refugees. IRC began operations in Cameroon in 2016 to address growing concerns about people affected by violence related to sexual violence. Boko Haram in the far north of the country. Aid to displaced populations extends throughout the Far North, including Diamaré, Mayo Sava, Mayo Tsanaga and Logone & Chari via two field offices in Makary and Mora. This includes vital programmes to increase access to water and improve hygiene practices in vulnerable, displaced and host communities, as well as financial programmes to enable economically disadvantaged families to meet their basic needs and improve food security. This includes both education and child protection services to address children’s learning and safety needs and priorities. IRC also offers protection programs to address gender-based violence against women and girls and support for victims of human rights violations. Following the growing crisis in Cameroon’s North West and South West regions, IRC expanded its operations in the South West region in August 2018 and in the North West in 2019. IRC is providing life-saving humanitarian assistance to internally displaced populations, with field bases in Buea and Bamenda. Under the direct supervision of the Education Project Manager, he/she will be responsible for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of educational activities, providing effective technical advice to partner field staff, including in the alternative education program. The Education Project Officer will represent the IRC in relevant departmental and borough coordination forums and working groups. Ensuring that activities are consistent with the policies and priorities of the Ministry of Basic Education (MINEDUB). In accordance with IRC Strategy100, the Education Project Officer will ensure that implementation activities reflect an integrated programming approach consistent with the project strategy, including economic recovery and development (ERD), environmental health (EH/WASH), protection and empowerment of women (WPE), and protection and rule of law (PRoL). Key Responsibilities Project Planning Project Implementation and Quality Assurance Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Technical and operational support to the implementation of the Procurement, Logistics and Travel Program Human Resources and Team Management Security and Risk Management Project Planning Play a leading role in planning and implementing activities, as well as in logistical planning with implementing partners. Responsible for procurement planning for educational programs Ensure that teams and partners prioritize critical activities and optimize the use of available resources. Coordinate field planning with implementing partners and lead monthly reviews and field missions. Submit monthly cash flow forecasts for the implementation of activities. Project implementation and quality assurance Supervise the day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring the speed and quality of project activities. On the ground, monitor progress against objectives, results, budget, resources and work plans. Ensure that child protection and the wash are well integrated into school activities and educational communities. Work closely with local partners and stakeholders to implement educational programs. Represent IRC in the Education Cluster and other coordination mechanisms, working groups and platforms at departmental and borough level. Identify, anticipate and mitigate risks for implementation and PR
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