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About Norwegian Afghanistan Committee

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security and Job Creation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Summary:

NAC will (as an implementing partner with UNICEF) implement a Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Accelerated Funding, one-year Community-Based Education (CBE) and school wash project in 11 districts in Badakhshan. The project will be implemented in Jurm, Kohistan, Raghestan, Yaftal-e-Payan , Yawan, Daraim, Wardoj, Teshkan, Shohadah, Yamgan and Share buzarg districts and will consist of: the establishment of CBE classes in hard-to reach (HTR) communities; training of school Shuras; teacher training and provision of learning materials; and provision of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) supplies to CBEs and schools.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Support Teachers, (Mentor) is responsible for day-to-day implementation of the GPE CBE and school project in five districts of Badakhshan (mainly conflict affected districts). S/he will be responsible to mentor and support community mobilizers, teachers and CBE classes and have a direct role in the establishment of CBEs, tracking the progress of learners, teacher training, and distribution of education supplies under the project.

General Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to community mobilizers, class supervisors, and teachers at CBCs, Accelerated Learning Classes (ALCs), and schools.
• Assist the education officer in identification of out of school children (OOSC), mapping of classes, and the mobilization of communities in enrolment/registration of OOSC.
• Support the education officer in distribution and documentation of learning materials in CBEs and schools.
• Assist the M&E officer in documenting and keeping accurate records of activities, including a complete record of the training program, as well as CBE data and other education project activities.
• Contribute to the needs assessment survey which will be conducted at the beginning of the project.
• Assist education officers in the establishment of CBE classes and capacity building of CBE Shuras.
• Mobilize communities, school Shuras and teachers towards the implementation of education activities.
• Conduct training of teachers and CBE/school Shura members on teaching methodologies, and WASH.
• Ensure accountability to the affected populations through follow up of targeted schools and communities in cooperation with NAC’s M&E staff.
• Ensure that all terms and conditions agreed in the signed MoU with the Ministry of education (MOE) are adhered to through the life of the project and any changes are communicated in a timely manner.
• Assist the education officer in developing linkages with local education committees, Shuras, and community elders to obtain maximum support in assessment, provision of suitable CBE spaces and training venues, community contribution, security, and sustainability
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills Required

• English Fluency
• Strong Communication skills
• Fluency in a local language
• Excellent report-writing skills

Submission Guideline:

The subject must be included of position title and vacancy# (Support Teachers (Mentors)-2122022) please note that application without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be by your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages

How to apply: Please, send your application (CV and cover letter not exceeding 800 KB) to:

jobs@nacaf.org

Submission Email:

jobs@nacaf.org