Education Technical Assistant – Maungdaw, Myanmar

About the role

The Education Technical Assistant will support the delivery of education activities in Maungdaw, Rakhine State, under the supervision of the Education Project Manager and Multi CC Coordinator. The role involves monitoring project implementation, managing payments for volunteer teachers and school children, and working closely with community education committees.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and report on project activities ensuring compliance with NRC standards.
• Administer payments and entitlements for volunteer teachers and school children.
• Work with community education committees on planning and enrolment of activities.
• Distribute and monitor the use of school materials according to procedures.
• Assist volunteer teachers and suggest new methods to improve activity quality.
• Collect data, prepare field reports and maintain project documents.
• Mobilize communities and participants for education activities and campaigns.
• Facilitate trainings (gender, climate change, life skills, teaching methodologies) and support formation of PTAs and School Improvement Committees.
• Support budgeting, accounting and administration tasks for education activities.
• Report protection‑related concerns and adhere to NRC security protocols.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience working on education projects in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
• BA degree or equivalent preferred; relevant experience required.
• Experience in complex and volatile contexts with documented results.
• Fair English proficiency and computer skills.
• Good administrative, accounting and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure independently with limited supervision.
• Flexible, creative and cooperative attitude.