About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

In partnership with Caritas Iraq, CRS Iraq is supporting conflict-affected people to live in dignity through upgrades to shelter conditions and improved access to water and sanitation facilities, educational and psychosocial (PSS) support for children, livelihoods support, social cohesion, and multi-purpose cash assistance.

Job Summary

As a member of the education project team, the Education Project Officer (PO) will implement, monitor, and report on all education project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services' (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. The PO's thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities in schools as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and collaborate with local partners to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
• Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
• Collaborate with CRS and Caritas education teams to design and conduct school trainings, teacher learning groups, and teacher observations: training may include Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Child Protection, Caregiver Engagement, and PSS Mainstreaming in the
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with school administration, teachers, DoE officials, beneficiary communities and other relevant stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferable in education, child development, child protection or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience. Experience in the field of Education and PSS for an NGO would be a plus and past teaching experience preferably in Ninewa or Dohuk strongly preferred.
• Additional education may substitute for some
• Experience in participatory action planning and community
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data, preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Required Languages – Written and spoken proficiency in English and Arabic required. Proficiency in Kurdish a plus

Travel -Position is based in Kirkuk, up to 80% travel (day trips) to project sites within Kirkuk governorate. plus, some travel to the project areas (Kirkuk, Duhok, Ninewa, Erbil, Fallujah).

Office Based- Applicant from Kirkuk are preferred to apply.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Direct supervisory: Education senior project officer, education Project Manager, field staff from other governorate teams, Kirkuk Head of Office, finance and admin staff, Deputy Head of Programs, Head of Programs

External: Partners including Caritas Iraq, local authorities including DOEs, coordination meetings, community leaders, Head Teachers and Teachers, other NGO and UN actors implementing education programs, Education Sub-National Cluster Lead.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please submit your CV as a PDF, other formats rather than PDF will consider corrupted and will lead to neglect application.

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Education Project Officer