Job Summary

The IRC is seeking a Technical Project Coordinator who will closely work with the PlayMatters Regional Technical Advisor and other technical staff as well as the PMC leadership to ensure that the implementation of PlayMatters both adheres to our approved work plan and responds to contextual factors. The Technical Project Coordinator will assist in technical aspects of project management and the coordination of the content development process and piloting including the planning and oversight of translation, printing, pilot roll-out, ToTs and coordination with MEL teams. As PlayMatters launches into its year of iterative content development and testing, the Technical Project Coordinator will closely work and support the technical advisor on building the capacity of PMCs in the planning and roll out of the pilots and enhancing the coordination among the CDCs, the piloting and MEL teams for smooth project implementation. The Technical Project Coordinator will be responsible for closely collaborating with the PlayMatters’ regional workstream leads, as well as the content development teams and PMCs in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Job Requirements

• Advanced degree (MA) from an accredited university in education, development, social work
• Minimum of ten years of experience in leadership of Education programming, experience with education programming for refugees and displaced populations preferred.
• Significant previous experience implementing education activities in conflict or crisis situations.
• Experience working in East Africa and/or Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda on Education programming.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop relations with diverse teams, local counterparts, donors, and other partners.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in English required. Proficiency in languages of the region preferred (Amharic, Tigrigna, Arabic, Somali, Nuer, Kiswahili, French, etc.)

How to apply

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Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information:-

 - Name of the position you have applied for 

 - Date of application

 - Summary of your qualifications and experience

 - Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

 - Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address

 - Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors

NB: IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply