The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Purpose/Objective

Remote Learning Teacher facilitates remote learning and dissemination of child protection messages to enhance child safety during school disruptions following a climate event in Garissa/Tana Rivers counties. This is a temporary assignment appointment lasting 6-8 weeks. They guide parents, caregivers and learners on how to access educational material on digital devices such as mobile phones. They create a safe and enabling environment that is engaging, stimulating and inclusive for the learners to support activity-based learning outside the school and report any cases of child rights violations they come across. They help learners connect with school and re-integrate to school learning m after the crisis.

Remote Learning

Initiate phone calls and deliver individualized (one‑to‑one) learning sessions to targeted learners. Assess learning progress and tailor lesson delivery accordingly. Provide follow‑up support on digital (IVR) lessons, including clarification where needed such as responding to simple learning queries following IVR lesson delivery. Collate learner feedback on IVR lesson challenges to inform live virtual sessions. Conduct live virtual lesson classes to address feedback and problems areas on IVR lessons

Community engagement

Disseminate information on remote learning through public and social gatherings Provide guidance to learners and caregivers/parents on how to use/access digital platforms such as mobile phones to obtain remote learning materials on a need basis. Disseminate messages on child-rights, child safety and referral/support mechanisms in the event of child abuse/exploitation.

Monitoring and Reporting

Flag dropout or protection risks and support reintegration upon return to school Support in following up the identified CP cases for referral and continued support at the community level

Coordination and collaboration

Works closely with school head teachers Also works closely with PGI on client feedback ensuring community feedback mechanisms are understood by the community and any feedback reaches the client promoting accountability to affected persons within the project

Required Qualifications:

Teachers Service Commission - registered P1 teacher with a preference in English and Mathematics learning areas Relevant experience in teaching, coaching or community facilitation Knowledge and experience on child rights, child protection, safeguarding and referral pathway Strong written and oral skills to clearly articulate objectives, expectations, and feedback Excellent time management skills to manage time for group sessions, individual coaching, and administrative tasks.

The IRC is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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