Senior Education Project Officer – National

About the role

Following the June earthquakes in Venezuela, IsraAID is expanding its national emergency response team in Caracas. The Education Senior Project Officer will lead the strategic direction, design and implementation of education programmes that support rapid return to school for affected communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of education interventions in the emergency response.
• Conduct rapid needs assessments and analyse data to inform programme design.
• Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs and community partners to ensure alignment with national education policies.
• Develop training materials and facilitate capacity‑building sessions for teachers and community volunteers.
• Monitor programme performance, prepare reports and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Manage a small team of education staff and oversee budgeting and logistics for project activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in education programme management, preferably in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
• Proven experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects and delivering results under tight timelines.
• Strong understanding of Venezuelan education system and emergency education standards.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English; Spanish proficiency preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time, on‑site position based in Caracas.
• Three‑month fixed‑term contract with possibility of extension based on funding.
• Opportunity to contribute to life‑saving education initiatives in a post‑disaster setting.