IRC’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Officer will be based in Ar-Raqqa, Northeast Syria. Under the direct supervision of ECD Manager. The ECD Officer will work closely with ECD team, other sectors, Partnerships unit and MEAL unit in Northeast Syria. He/She will be responsible for overseeing implementation quality, target controlling, and action planning and management of IRC’s ECD programing in Northeast Syria through IRC direct implementation teams across the different sectors including health, protection and ERD. Additionally, the ECD Officer will support implementing partners including local organizations and local authorities to provide them with the technical support needed according to partnership agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs). The ECD Officer will ensure timely, effective and high-quality support on the different program activities.
The ECD Officer is responsible for the below mentioned key objectives related to the ECD Program Technical support and Implementation Quality Control:
Support the effective execution of integrated ECD activities in close collaboration with other sectors such as health, protection and ERD as needed to ensure quality of implementation.
Provide technical and operational support to ECD service providers in relation to the integration, adaptation and development of ECD materials and resources. Assess the capacity gaps, establish and execute innovative plans to strengthen the capacity of IRC staff in relevant sectors and implementing partners’ organizations.
Reporting on target achievements and contributing to narrative program reports.
Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation plans of ECD programs to assess their impact and effectiveness. This includes tracking progress, M&E tools verification, documenting success stories, and using data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes
Responsibilities:
Oversee implementation quality and compliance with ECD program guidelines through regular field visits to IRC and Partners across Northeast Syria.
Lead and support ECD service providers within different sectors in Northeast Syria to ensure the implementation quality through IRC and Partners.
Collaborate with other Sectors to ensure integration of ECD Programing into their activities and messages.
Support the preparation of integrated ECD work plans on weekly basis with clear objectives and achievements benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, in line with programmatic vision and strategies.
Close mentoring of implementation of ECD activities, progress on achieving program’s indicators; and taking corrective actions whenever needed in collaboration with relevant team members.
Ensuring feedback from the field is reflected in ECD activities in order to respond to changing realities and needs of the field.
Provide operational support as needed based on procurement plans and budget forecast.
Represent IRC ECD team in internal and external meetings as assigned by the supervisor.
- Support in planning and implementation of program activities based on criteria and beneficiary needs and status.
- Collecting, preparing, compiling and sorting documents for data entry from different sources, and checking source documents for accuracy and verifying data and correct data where necessary.
- Provide regular reporting based on program timeline including progress reports on targets and budget spending.
Actively review relevant ECD materials, provide technical inputs and create plans for adaptation and integration that is consistent with relevant programs.
Raise Item forecasts on INTEGRA following the procurement plan and adjust the plans as needed in agreement with the supervisor.
Other duties assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop ECD programing in Northeast Syria.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree preferable to be in Early Childhood Development, Education, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, or related subject.
Work Experience:
- Approximately 2-4 years of experience in implementing and technically supporting early childhood development and education programing in Northeast Syria.
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Prior experience and excellent understanding of working in emergency settings or insecure environments
Solid demonstrated experience in planning, reporting, mentoring, controlling the quality of implementation.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Must be capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training, and transfer of technical knowledge and leadership skills to others.
Demonstrated track record in working with teams and local organizations/authorities, showing high performance in a multi-cultural environment, demonstrating flexibility, and ability to handle pressure.
- Demonstrated experience with program design, planning, and management.
- Excellent writing and editing skills for reporting
- Experienced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and database management software
- experience with mobile data collection (such as KOBO, CommCare).
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop is a must.
Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language/Travel:
- Arabic are English required.
- Travel: 100% to field sites in Northeast Syria. as well as attending relevant workshops and meetings.
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