We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.                                

ZOA is looking for a

Education Officer

ZOA’s programme in Ethiopia

ZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in  Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Dolo Ado and Melkadida refugee camp), Tigray Regional State (field office in Shire and Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea. 

Your challenge 

Overall, the Education Officer will be responsible for assisting the education sector in Tigray Reginal State, Eastern Zone, Adigrat City by meeting the emergency basic needs of conflict-affected populations.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Identify the educational needs of students in collaboration with the school community, Woreda Education Experts, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Assess age, gender, and disability disaggregated data in alignment with the project outcome.

• Organize and facilitate various capacity-building training programmes for teachers; prepare Information Education and Communication Materials (IEC) Materials

• Mapping the number and ages of children and forming appropriate playgroups.

• Manage repairing and maintenance of distracted class rooms and WASH facilities in school

• Provide students with assistance and direction regarding response services within the school.

• Actively support the distribution of learning materials, equipment, dignity kits, and other items to students and teachers at the community/school level.

• Conduct learning baseline and end-line assessments in the targeted schools.

• Create community awareness in collaboration with stakeholders to support the implementation of project activities within the agreed-upon budget and timeline.

•  Identify critical program gaps and vulnerabilities, and clarify roles, responsibilities, and accountability to address those gaps effectively.

• Work with school communities to refer students to other support services and mental health professionals as needed.

• Assist the MEAL team in ensuring that data is captured correctly and accurately.

• Support the project manager and area manager in proposal development for Education related projects

• Prepare events and campaigns for students get back to school

• Prepare an awareness training sessions for education stakeholders and project staffs on issues of Gender and education in Emergency (GiE)

• Contribute and ensure the effective management and increased access of quality education service for most schools and  vulnerable students of the intervention areas

• Prepare and organize events on Gender equality, inclusion, disability and child protection in an emergency context

• Provide technical assistance, train, follow up, and collaborate with community facilitators

• Collect best practices, organize data and information, and prepare and maintain records, documents, and control plans for project implementation monitoring.

• Work closely with the Education cluster partners as well as Woreda and Zonal Education Offices of Eastern Zone, Tigray.  

• Prepare weekly and monthly implementation work plans.

• Implement activities in accordance with the agreed project document, budget, and work plan.

• Prepare and submit an implementation report, as well as weekly, monthly, and other periodic reports, to the appropriate body.

• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager.

• Take on any additional responsibilities assigned by his/her supervisor or ZOA.

Your Total Rewards package at ZOA

1.    Compensation

Competitive salaries and financial security - we know how important these are to you and your family.

• Salaries that match the local market and we pay you in EUR.

• Annual salary review based on the cost of living in your location/Ethiopia.

• Annual Salary increase based on annual performance review

2.     Allowances

• Transportation allowance:  ETB 5,000  per month.

• Airtime Allowance: We provide data and airtime to enable you to conduct your work outside of the office.

• we provide a closed user group so you can speak to your colleagues at no cost.

• Food Allowance: we provide lunch daily at our offices, ZOA contribute 1,000 ETB per month and staff contribute 750 ETB per month.

• Severance payment: one month’s salary for an extra service year.

• Hardship Allowance: If you are working in identified places as a remote and hazardous by the government, you will be entitled 20-40% additional allowances of their basic salary. Therefore, we provide 40% hardship allowance to ZOA employees working in Gambella, Dollo Ado and Shire field offices.

• Transfer Allowance: We provide transfer allowance of 10,000 ETB If, in case of you permanently shift or transfer to a new programme area.

3.     Paid Leave

We recognize you have priorities outside of work.

• Our flexible paid time off package gives you the flexibility you need.

  • Annual Leave: 20 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, and you are also granted one extra day for each extra full year.

  •  Enhanced Maternity Leave provision, 4 months

  • Paternity Leave 5 working days.

  • Rest and Recuperation (R&R): We provide you 5 working days for every consecutive 12 weeks of work R&R leave to unaccompanied staff who work away from their permanent place of residence to spend time with their family. Therefore, ZOA provides R&R leave for its employees who work in the program offices in Somali, Gambela, and Tigray regions.

4.    Insurance

•  Provident Fund  + Pension: : 32% (22% from ZOA and 10% from You.

   Life insurance  

   Medical Insurance: We also covers your dependents, and your medical expenditures are covered by ZOA up to 100% of each invoice, up to a defined maximum refunded amount of Br 200,000 ETB  per annum.

   5.    Wellness

  We care about your health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive health package and initiatives to support your wellbeing.

• Covid-19:  free vaccination and PCR test

• We have established a social committee in every region.

Learning & Development

• Professional development programme and support with funding for a relevant qualification.

• Study/exam leaves

• Training and coaching   module

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

BA/BSC or MA/MSC degree in Education (Educational Planning and Management, Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Care and Education, Curriculum Instruction and Pedagogy, and so on).

• At least 5 years for BA/BSC or 3 years for MA/MSC of related work experience in

• Ensure effective planning, implementation, monitor and control all educational related activities.

• Language Required: Tigrigna and  English

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and support resource mobilization in cooperation with the management support

• Ensure provision of top-quality technical and advisory services, and facilitation of knowledge management and knowledge dissemination

Skills:

• Good computer skills in programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work under pressure in challenging working and living conditions.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in English, including report writing.

• Ability to work effectively with other people both as an individual and as a member of a group.

• The ability to form the attitude for realizing the needs, problems, grievances, and feelings of the subordinate employees, making contact and good relationship with them is known as behavioral skill.

• Organizational Skills,

• Decision-making Skills.

• Technical Skills.

VALUES:

Accountability:

•  Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values.

• Honest and reliable

Collaboration:

•  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners.

• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

• Respect advises and follow instructions given by the line supervisor

• Respect line of hierarchy to the best interest

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

• Willing to take calculated risks.

Integrity:

•  Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

• Always acts in the best interests of ZOA Safeguarding policies (Child Protection, PSEA)

How to Apply

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

 If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via THIS LINK

CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). 

"Women are highly encouraged to apply for the position"

Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.