Education Officer (Agri-TVET) - Wau

About the role

The Education Officer (Agri-TVET) ensures the Agri-TVET project is implemented as expected by the organisation, coordinating between NRC, consortium member NGOs, UN agencies and government line ministries. The officer oversees implementation, monitoring and capability development of TVET schools and outreach centres in Wau and Aweil, and provides strategic direction so that programmes meet targets and goals. The post is fixed term for one year with possible extension, with 70% field travel, and reports to the Education Project Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with consortium partners, government ministries, NGOs, UN agencies, technical experts, beneficiaries and civil society to support the Agri-TVET ARISE project.
• Plan, manage and monitor implementation, and provide technical support and capacity building to implementing partners.
• Organise training, coaching and workshops for TVET teachers and students, and conduct regular field visits to monitor training quality.
• Link TVET graduates to job opportunities and markets in the public and private sectors, and engage private sector agencies and trade associations for apprenticeships.
• Conduct labour market assessments and engage communities to broaden access to TVET.
• Prepare timely reports, maintain proper documentation and file documents correctly.
• Coach and mentor education officers and share lessons learned.

Required profile

• University degree or higher, preferably in agribusiness and entrepreneurship, crop agro-processing and value addition.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing similar programmes in a humanitarian or recovery context in South Sudan.
• Strong safe programming and protection mainstreaming background; experience with refugees, IDPs or returnees.
• Experience in project management cycles, cash and market-based interventions, and capacity building.

Required skills

• Fluency in English, written and spoken; good knowledge of a local language or Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and data collection and reporting.
• Technical experience in Agri-TVET, including supporting farmers in value addition.
• Knowledge of EU reporting requirements is a plus.