Job Overview:
Under the direct supervision of Education Program Manager, the education Protection Officer is responsible for the successful execution of education activities in conjunction with Education Program Manager. She/he is responsible for supporting, guiding and monitoring progress of educational activities, providing technical support, training and highly quality assistance to develop education interventions for refugees.

Major Responsibilities
• Oversight of Education Protection Activities in schools.
• Capacity building of Education Officers, INS officers, Education Manager and Education Community Outreach Workers in protection, including PSEA, Teacher Code of Conduct, Referral Mechanism and reporting.
• Ensure any SEA cases in schools are reported using the appropriate referral pathway, through close coordination with CYDP and WPE teams.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual SEA reports for submission to UNHCR.
• Work closely with PTA and CPC to ensure protection in schools.
• Work closely with HR and Education Protection Officer to ensure all teachers are trained on the Teacher Code of Conduct and Violations are properly addressed.
• Work closely with the Education Officers to ensure the safety and security of children and teachers in school.
• Ensure integration of programming through partnership with other IRC sectors, including Women’s protection and Empowerment, Child Youth protection and Development and Health teams.
• Prepare education supply needs for education program in all schools and education centers and ensure distribution to all school, teachers and students, following IRC distribution protocols.
• Work with incentive coordination team, PTA and wider community to identify vulnerable children, including those with impairments, to ensure they are enrolled and attending school.
• Work with Education Community Outreach Workers to follow up on student attendance in schools and working with parents through making sure that children have access to informal education.
• Support and monitor extra-curricular activities, including school clubs, recreation, sports and games as well as linking children to Child Friendly Spaces.
• Ensure education activities are well coordinated with those of IRC sectors and NGOs present in the camps, including community mobilization, referral systems and creating awareness in an integrated manner.
• Support education activities in the host community including teacher training and monitoring of activities.
• Prepare activity reports, monthly and donor reports based on the prescribed template.
• Notify the Education Manager of any problems, complaints or useful information about all aspects of the education program.
• Work with the M&E Manager and officer to undertake assessments in coordination with partners, UNHCR, UNICEF where appropriate.

General Responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in trainings identified and/or organized by the Education Manager or Coordinator.
• Follow all IRC policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, The IRC way, and Child Safeguarding Policy (TZ specific and global), as per the IRC Tanzania reporting mechanism.
• Represent IRC at interagency and coordination meetings, as assigned.
• Assist in control and proper usage of stationary and other items relating to work.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Education Manager or Education Coordinator.

Key Working Relationships:
• • Position Reports to: Education Manager

Qualifications
• Degree in education from recognized institutions
• 2 years’ experience in working with rural communities desirable
• Capacity to plan and manage effective and creative education responses both in immediate and longer-term
• Ability to summarize and communicate key findings for management decision making
• Ability to work independently, but enlist the support and decision making of senior management
• Ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse background and cultures
• Ability to facilitate training and meetings
• Referee should come from previous or current supervisor

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Must be able to multi-task effectively and balance competing priorities, reporting lines and deadlines.
• Advanced interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others, dictate responsibilities, offer support and constructive feedback.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills. He/she must be able to adeptly and quickly solve problems as they come up.
• Highly collaborative and consultative approach
• Basic IT skills: knowledge of MS word, Excel and outlook required.

Language/Travel
• Fluent in Swahili and English, written and oral skills required.