About this opportunity
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Technical Education Officer to support Community-Based Education (CBE) classes in Ghormach District, Afghanistan. The role involves training teachers, monitoring classrooms, and coordinating with local education authorities and community leaders. The officer will work closely with an Implementing Partner to ensure education activities meet quality standards and follow project guidelines. The IRC was founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein and has grown into one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations. It operates in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, helping people affected by conflict and disaster rebuild their lives. The organization focuses on restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to communities in crisis. Its core values are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability, and it enforces strict policies on safeguarding, conflict of interest, and fiscal integrity. Working in Ghormach District means operating in a remote, rural area of Badghis Province. Most beneficiaries and stakeholders are Pashto speakers, so fluency in Pashto is a hard requirement for this role. The work involves extended hours and regular travel to field sites, often in challenging security conditions. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and engaging directly with local communities, including School Management Shuras and community leaders.
Responsibilities
Technical Support and Capacity Building
- Provide continuous technical support and mentoring to the Implementing Partner to ensure quality implementation of education activities
- Plan and facilitate School Management Shura (SMS) training and orientation sessions
- Organize and conduct teacher training and refresher training based on the project work plan
- Support teachers through classroom observation, coaching, and follow-up visits to improve teaching practices
- Conduct social audit sessions at community level to ensure accountability and transparency of implemented activities
- Ensure all training sessions are delivered according to approved training materials and project guidelines
Monitoring and Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to Community-Based Education (CBE) classes in Ghormach District
- Observe classroom teaching and provide constructive feedback to teachers and IP staff
- Monitor attendance, learning environment, teaching quality, and the use of teaching and learning materials
- Identify implementation gaps and recommend practical solutions to improve program quality
- Follow up on action points agreed during monitoring visits
Coordination and Technical Support
- Maintain close coordination with the Implementing Partner, local education authorities, community leaders, and School Management Shuras
- Participate in coordination meetings and provide technical updates to the Education Program Manager
- Support the implementation of education activities according to approved work plans and timelines
- Coordinate with logistics and operations teams for training and field activity requirements when needed
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare field visit reports, training reports, and monthly technical progress reports
- Document achievements, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations from field activities
- Maintain organized technical files, attendance records, monitoring tools, and training documentation
- Support data collection, verification, and reporting as required by the project
Other Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements
- Promote child protection, inclusion, and gender-sensitive approaches in all education activities
- Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and capacity-building events
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Education Program Manager or Kabul Office in support of project objectives
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, Social Science (Sociology, Economics, Psychology), or BBA with 2-3 years of education experience; master's degree preferred in all fields of study
- 2-3 years of experience in technical education programming
- Knowledge of local contexts and experience in technical staff support is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with local partners and support high-quality programming
- Knowledge of INEE Minimum Standards in emergency preparedness, response, and their application
- Expertise in training material development, facilitation, delivery, and reporting
- Strong verbal and written skills in Dari, Pashto, and English
- Fluency in Pashto (spoken and written) is required, as most project beneficiaries and stakeholders in Ghormach District are Pashto speakers
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
- Capacity to work independently, engage with local communities, and manage extended work hours when necessary
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet) is an advantage
- Ability to work professionally and constructively with all individuals, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background
How to Apply
- Review the professional standards outlined in the IRC Way, which cover safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting wrongdoing.
- Prepare your application materials, including evidence of your Pashto fluency and relevant education programming experience.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
Official Application Strategy & Insights
Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in to International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
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