Senior Education Officer
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a Senior Education Officer in Aweil South, South Sudan, to lead technical and operational support for education programs under the EFASS project.
- Role
- Senior Education Officer
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Aweil South, South Sudan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Senior Education Officer will provide technical and operational support for education activities in Aweil South, South Sudan. The role involves overseeing field implementation, teacher training, learner assessment, and community engagement under the EFASS project. It focuses on improving access to quality education for vulnerable children in a conflict-affected region.
What you'll do
- Provide senior technical and operational support for education activities in Aweil South.
- Support community outreach, enrollment, and back-to-school campaigns.
- Oversee teacher training, mentoring, and coaching for learning recovery.
- Monitor learner assessment, progression tracking, and retention.
- Coordinate with schools, PTAs/SMCs, and government education offices.
- Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and protection measures are integrated into field activities.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in education program implementation.
- Experience in fragile or conflict-affected settings (e.g., South Sudan).
- Strong technical and operational support skills in education programming.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Proven ability to supervise field teams and manage stakeholders.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible hours (when possible), maternity leave, transportation support, and gender-sensitive security protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Aweil South, South Sudan.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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