Education in Emergencies Specialist

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

1. OPPORTUNITY

The EIE Specialist provides technical support to the implementation of emergency/early childhood education programmes in the Far North, NOSO and any other region where there is a need.  He/she represents Plan International Cameroon in the education working group and in inter-agency coordination meetings, while liaising regularly with the government, UN agencies and NGOs working in the field of education. He/she provides technical input to reports for donors, government and partners. And contributes to the development/revision of education programme strategies, concept notes and proposals, in order to strengthen Plan International Cameroon’s contribution to emergency education in the country and in programmes.

2. ABOUT YOU

The IEE specialist must hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. and experience in the field of education in emergencies is required, preferably in situations of conflict and fragility. He/she should also have previous professional experience in the field of early childhood education and an ability to work in a multicultural environment. He/she will need to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both inside and outside organisations, in stressful situations. Fluency in French and English would be a great advantage. He/she will have a proven commitment to Plan International’s efforts for gender equality and the inclusion of children with disabilities.

N.B: This is a job publication reminder. We would ask all those who applied for the first time not tosubmit their applications again.

Thank you for understanding

JD EIE Specialist

Location: Yaounde

Reports to: Emergency Response Manager

Closing Date: 19/06/2024

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