Background:
The Education PDM is responsible for the design, development and implementation of the Education programme in Mozambique. NRC aims to scale up its education response through a coordinated approach ensuring close collaboration with the Education Cluster and its partners. NRC Mozambique was established in 2022 and the consecutive 3 years Education as part of its Core Competences. With a restart of the Education activities in July 2026, NRC Mozambique will primarily focus on literacy for youth and Accelerated Learning programs for out of school children at the primary level.
What you will do:
The position holder will provide technical leadership on the Education programme with a focus on literacy classes and Accelerated Learning Programme.
General Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities:
Be responsible to define, develop and grow NRC Mozambique’s Education programme ensuring that it remains relevant, needs-based and data driven.
Be responsible for the Education programme in Mozambique, which includes overall responsibility for technical direction, effective and efficient management of the Education projects consistent with the NRC project management cycle to ensure effective implementation (on time, on track, on budget).
Collaborate closely with the Area Manager on implementation of Education projects in Mozambique.
Contribute to the development of Country and Area strategies.
Lead capacity building activities, provide technical and implementation support and guidance to field-based Education staff and build a robust education project team with appropriate technical and project management capacity to implement Education projects/activities.
Identify trends in technical standards, donor priorities and funding opportunities relevant for the development of the Education programme in Mozambique.
Lead the development of alliances with key Education actors.
Develop relevant tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated tools to ensure harmonized programme implementation across areas.
Provide technical oversight of the overall Education programme.
Initiate and conduct new needs assessments relevant for the Education Core Competency (CC) in coordination with other CC to ensure synergies and multi-sector responses.
Ensure that key learnings are extracted from implementation of Education programmes, and incorporate them in programme and staff development processes.
Responsible for ensuring Safe and Inclusive Programming standards are integrated and implemented in Education programming.
Solicit, develop, promote and share ideas for improvement, innovation and necessary changes in project approaches and activities.
University Degree in Educational Sciences (Pedagogy)
Minimum 5 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical Education expertise
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in verbal and written English and Portuguese required
Experience with facilitating trainings
What you will bring:
Generic professional competencies:
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of education context in Mozambique is a must
Experience managing growing programmes
Experience working in a start-up is an asset
Understanding of SPHERE and INEE minimum standards
Knowledge of psychosocial support programming
Experience with youth and adolescent programming
Experience building the capacity of a team and conducting large-scale trainings
Candidates with a university and/or advanced degree preferred; significant experience in the field of education, PSS or child protection considered in lieu
What we offer:
Duty station: Pemba, Mozambique
Contract: 12 months, national contract.
Travel: 40%
Salary/benefits: Grade 9 national contract.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
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When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
Applicants who do not fill in the required information will not be considered for the role.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
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.
Mandatory to submit the below when applying:
Your most updated English CV and remove all previous outdated CVs.
English Cover Letter
Do not attach certificates or any other documents from the two mentioned above.
Incomplete applications or the ones submitted in other languages than English will not considered.
This position is open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Mozambique. NRC will not sponsor visa nor work permit as the contract is national.
We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this role, please email esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.
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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
Learn more about NRC in Mozambique.
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