Job Summary
INEE is recruiting a Coordinator for Distance Education, who will be responsible for coordinating the INEE Reference Group on Distance Education.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
INEE
is recruiting a Coordinator for Distance Education, who will be
responsible for coordinating the INEE Reference Group on Distance
Education. The Coordinator will also support other network activities,
including producing tools, providing technical support, and generally
advising the network on the topic of distance education in emergencies.
This
is a new full-time, salaried position. The Coordinator will be hired
and hosted by the International Rescue Committee and work as a member of
the INEE Secretariat. The Coordinator will work closely with all
members of the INEE Secretariat, and will report to the Senior
Coordinator for Communications. Preferred start date is 1 November 2020.
Who we are
The
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is an open
global network of more than 17,000 members who work together within a
humanitarian and development framework to ensure all persons the right
to quality and safe education in emergencies and post-crisis recovery.
The network improves communication and coordination among its members by
cultivating and facilitating collaborative relationships and creating
opportunities and space for sharing knowledge, developing resources,
informing policy, building capacity, and undertaking joint advocacy.
Find out more at inee.org.
Responsibilities:
Network Space: INEE Reference Group on Distance Education (RGDE)
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Assist in establishing the new reference group, including recruiting,
selecting, and onboarding members. (Note: The new reference group is
being established beginning in September 2020; the new Coordinator will
take over as soon as they are on board.).
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Convene the reference group through regular meetings, email
correspondence, and platform communications; lead the group to establish
frequency of meetings and communications protocols.
? Facilitate the development and implementation of the reference group workplan.
? Coordinate activities and events prioritized by the reference group.
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Ensure quality communications and consistent follow-up with and between
the reference group and the INEE Secretariat, and other INEE network
spaces and initiatives.
? Manage and track the drafting, copy editing, translation, design, and printing of materials generated by the reference group.
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Recruit and manage consultants and interns to assist the reference
group and INEE Secretariat in projects and initiatives related to
distance education.
? Provide regular
reports on activities and achievements of the reference group to the
INEE Secretariat, INEE Steering Group, donors, and INEE membership.
Technical Support - Distance Education
? Engage as a technical expert and global advocate on distance education in emergencies.
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Provide technical input to and review network products and
deliverables, including tools, learning materials, trainings, and
publications.
? Assist the INEE
technical support unit on relevant requests, including providing direct
support and/or linking members to relevant resources and experts.
? Moderate discussion channels and peer-to-peer communications on relevant topics.
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Manage relevant content on the INEE website through regular additions
and updates to pages, resources, resource collections, blogs, news,
events, etc.
? Provide
technical and substantive support for relevant INEE and partner events
and forums, such as policy roundtables, discussion forums, global
consultations, web events, and the strategic planning process.
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Provide general support to grant processes, including drafting and
reviewing grant proposals and reports, including leading on narrative
donor reporting for grants supporting relevant activities.
? Provide general support to the INEE Secretariat as requested.
Qualifications
INEE
recognizes that experience comes in a variety of forms and is willing
to consider candidates with a range of backgrounds. We are a small,
high-performing staff and the ideal candidate must fit into our
fast-paced, mission-aligned, globally-dispersed team. This requires a
self-starter who will thrive working together with a team and
independently, is willing to dive into new projects, and eager to
contribute in a wide variety of ways. A successful candidate will have
the following personal and professional traits:
Personal:
? Passion for the INEE mission and driving positive social change
? Humility and ability to “roll up your sleeves” and jump in
? Relationship-driven focus
? High value for diversity and inclusion
? Commitment to a learning mindset
? Collaborative culture builder
Professional:
? 3-6 years of relevant professional experience
? Proven technical expertise in distance education in emergencies
? Knowledge and experience in the field of education in emergencies and the humanitarian sector
? Experience coordinating networks, member-based organizations, or other inter-agency communities of practice
? Experience convening action-oriented groups of diverse stakeholders, including UN agencies, donors, NGOs, and governments
? Strong organization skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage complex projects and deadlines
? Strong interpersonal communication, and presentation skills
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Excellent speaking and writing in English, with a strong preference for
candidates with additional fluency in French, Spanish, Portuguese,
and/or Arabic
? Excellent analytical and writing skills and demonstrated ability to draft briefs, reports, syntheses, etc.
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Ability to manage resource development, including collating feedback
and managing publication process, from copy-editing, translation, and
design
? Able and willing to work
highly independently, with limited daily supervision, and also in
collaboration with globally dispersed colleagues and partners
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Comfortable in entrepreneurial and nimble environment, working as a
resourceful, flexible team member who can wear many hats as needed to
meet objectives
? Able to learn and develop new skills
? Willing to travel
Working Environment:
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This role may require working remotely full or part-time. Applicants
must have a home or alternate workspace where they can effectively
complete their work during regularly scheduled work hours.
? Some international travel, as required and able, up to 10%
? This position will preferably be based in Africa, Latin America, or the Middle East.
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