Education in Emergencies Manager

People in Need; La Carlota; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An international NGO is seeking an Education in Emergencies (EiE) Manager in Negros Occidental, Philippines, to oversee strategic planning and implementation of educational programs for crisis-affected children. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and substantial experience in humanitarian work, ensuring inclusive and quality education services. This role offers competitive salaries, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance

Accident insurance

15 days of paid leave

7 days of paid sick leave

Communication allowance

Relocation package

Extensive capacity building program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in managing Education in Emergencies programs.
• 5-10 years of experience in humanitarian work.
• 2-3 years in a management function.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and management of emergency education programs.
• Delivering safe and inclusive education services to children and youth.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to meet local regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Excellent verbal and written communication in Filipino

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Sciences

Master's degree in the same field

Job description

About People in Need

People in Need (PIN) is an international non-governmental organization founded in the Czech Republic, that has been providing aid in troubled regions and supporting respect for human rights since 1992. Being one of the largest NGOs in Central Europe, PIN has implemented hundreds of humanitarian and development projects in crisis and poverty-stricken areas across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central America.

The organization began its operations in the Philippines in 2013 as a response to the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda. Ever since then, PIN's programs in the Philippines have evolved and spread to a variety of sectors, such as sustainable livelihoods, disaster resilience, renewable energy, peace, social cohesion and humanitarian response.

About the role

The Education in Emergencies (EiE) Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, technical oversight, effective management, and successful implementation of all emergency education programs in Negros Occidental. The role ensures the timely, quality, and coordinated delivery of safe, protective, and inclusive education services to crisis-affected children and youth, in line with PIN standards and policies, as well as local legislations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or any related field
• A Master's degree in the same field will be an advantage
• 2 to 3 years' experience in managing and implementing Education in Emergencies programs
• 5 to 10 years' experience in humanitarian work
• 2 to 3 years in a management function
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skill
• Excellent in English and Filipino languages both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues

Benefits

• Salaries are according to People in Need Salary Scale
• Health insurance for both in-patient and out-patient care with maximum benefit limit of 180 000 PHP per year per person
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time
• 15 days of paid leave per year
• 7 days of paid sick leave per year plus medical 18 days
• Educational leave
• Compensation leave for working overtime when requested by the Line Manager
• Maternity, Paternity and Solo Parental Leave according to law
• Communication or internet allowance on monthly basis
• Home office after agreement with Line Manager
• PIN offers relocation package for staff moving to the duty station
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings - Induction training, internal online opportunities, such as access to e-learning platform and live webinars
• Annual Staff retreat
• International environments with opportunities to learn from other country programs and HQ office in Prague
• Opportunities to travel locally and also internationally
• Per diem for working outside of the duty town depending on the location. Full reimbursement of accommodation and transportation during business trips
• Friendly and fair environment in small collective structure where everyone knows each other
• Work hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with one hour break for lunch

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages / is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of Conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism checks.

Are you interested in joining us? Please apply in the link below. Send us your CV which includes the contacts on your referees. Ideally, we need the name and email of your two previous line managers and one of HR.

Please note that PIN never asks for exchange of material, services or money for employment.

The applications will be processed on the rolling basis.