Plan International a development and humanitarian organisation is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : Education in Emergency Officer  - 6 slots

Purpose

• To support the pilot mobile Education in Emergency (EIE) project

Qualifications 

• University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
• 3 years relevant working experience Education in Emergencies
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
• Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
• Experience working in emergency settings
• Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
• Experience in mobile EiE units desirable but not essential
• Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence

Skills  :

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Languages: Excellent command of English language