Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an Education Project Officer to support the overall quality of the education project in Kunduz, Afghanistan.
The Education Project Officer will be responsible for:
- Supporting the overall quality of the education project through regular coordination meetings, field monitoring visits, technical follow-ups, and contribution to evaluations and reports
- Assisting in the preparation, follow-up, and tracking of project action plans, providing timely inputs and recommendations to support informed decision-making by the Project Lead
- Monitoring the progress of project activities in line with workplans and timelines, flagging delays, risks, or implementation gaps to the Project Lead
- Providing technical and coordination support for the implementation of education program components, working in close collaboration with project staff, partners, and relevant stakeholders
- Coordinating with project staff and local partners to facilitate smooth implementation of activities, ensuring alignment with approved project designs and education standards
- Contributing to the design and improvement of education activities, ensuring approaches are well-structured, context-appropriate, and implemented with a strong focus on quality and learning outcomes
- Supporting basic program and budget tracking by reviewing expenditure data, cash flow information, and partner financial documentation, and sharing observations with the Project Lead
- Assisting the education project supervisor in ensuring that project activities comply with donor requirements, organizational policies, and education quality standards, including contribution to audit and compliance processes as required
- Supporting the implementation of quality assurance and monitoring mechanisms, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and according to agreed schedules
- Identifying and monitoring programmatic risks and operational challenges, and regularly briefing the senior education officers with clear, evidence-based updates and recommendations
- Contributing to reviewing internal processes and procedures related to program implementation, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting practical adjustments
- Supporting data collection, data quality, and data management related to education activities and donor reporting, providing analysis and summaries to inform project planning and reporting
- Promoting awareness of, and compliance with, the organization's Mandatory Reporting Policy, and promptly reporting any observed or reported concerns through appropriate channels
- Collecting, compiling, and analyzing programmatic data and indicators, sharing accurate and timely information with the senior education officers for reporting and review
- Supporting the consolidation and verification of partner reports, checking for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with agreed indicators and reporting formats
- Liaising with internal support departments (Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Partnerships) to facilitate routine program processes and ensure timely follow-up on documentation and requests
- Maintaining and updating organized project documentation and data repositories, ensuring information is accessible for reporting, learning, and decision-making
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree from a relevant faculty, preferably Education, Science, or Literature, or related fields
- At least 2-3 years of experience in an officer role and supporting position within a relevant field of an NGO or INGO, preferably with education project management experience
- Good time management and multitasking skills
- Good teamwork and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and value diversity, inclusion, and people with disabilities
The IRC is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe, and to taking all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs.