Role and responsibilities 

NRC’s Better Learning Programme (BLP) is a psychosocial support (PSS) programme which can be integrated within education programming. It is NRC’s flagship classroom-based PSS intervention for children in crisis-affected communities. The programme is a holistic approach to supporting children’s recovery and improving their conditions for learning. The BLP consists of three components of programme intervention. The first – the BLP-1 – is a general, classroom-based PSS approach targeting all children and young people. The second – the BLP-2 – is a small group intervention to support resilience amongst a more specific target group of academic under-achievers. The third – the BLP-3 – is a specialized PSS approach to address nightmares, which many children experience as a chronic symptom of traumatic stress.  

The Better Learning Programme Technical Officer will work under the education core competence and will be in charge of mapping out capacity building needs, adapt and implement capacity building packages both online and during field visits.   

Generic responsibilities 

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures 
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist 
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy 
• Contribute to programme development, adjustment or review 
• Conduct Education CC specific technical assessment and present recommendations 
• Provide Education CC specific technical input to coordination mechanism (sub-cluster coordination) and PSSMH (Psychosocial Support and Mental Health) working groups as per the request of the Education Project Manager 

Specific responsibilities  

• Support the start-up and roll-out of the NRC Better Learning Programme (BLP) education activities under the technical management of the education technical coordinator (BLP) 
• Support the planning, organization and implementation of the BLP activities, including the BLP/Psychosocial Support (PSS) Teacher trainings. Co-facilitate some BLP training sessions as requested by the education technical coordinator (BLP).  
• Support the BLP data collection education needs assessments in the Area (elaboration, planning, coordination with relevant actors, implementation, translation as appropriate, reporting); 
• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data in close cooperation with IM Education Technical Officer. Present the data in a comprehensive manner as requested by the technical coordinator (BLP). 
• Translate programme documents and meetings from English to the Ukrainian languages as appropriate; 
• Contribute to the development of the education programme with technical and contextual inputs; 

Critical interfaces 

• By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: 
• Education Technical Coordinator (BLP), Education Coordinator (School improvement) 
• Education Project Manager 
• Education Specialist 
• Other CCs’ Officers/ coordinators 
• BLP Regional Capacity Building Manager (CEERO region) 
• Teachers, school directors, Local education PSS focal points 
• Education/PSS actors and partners 

 Competencies  

Generic professional competencies for this position:  

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within field of expertise (Education, social services including psychosocial support/psychology or other relevant fields) 
• Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities. 
• Technical specific knowledge of the humanitarian sector is an asset. 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:  

• Experience in Psychosocial Support programming in education 
• Experience in conducting training for adults (Teacher training/ Training of trainers is an asset) 
• Knowledge of the education system in Ukraine 
• Working knowledge of English both written and verbal  
• Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of Russian language is an asset. 

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6) 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position: 

• Strategic thinking  
• Planning and delivering results 
• Working with people  
• Communicating with impact and respect 
• Analysing 
• Handling insecure environments 

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• Learn more about NRC here
• To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position

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