12th February 2025
🗓️ Wednesday 12 February 2025
⏰ 13.00 – 14.30 GMT
Join us for our next Humanitarian Careers Webinar to gain insights into careers in Education in Emergencies (EiE).
Education is a core component of any humanitarian response, and we invite you to explore this rewarding field. Join us for our next Humanitarian Careers Webinar on 12 February to learn more about careers in Education in Emergencies (EiE), where our expert panellists will share insights on:
- Their own professional journeys into EiE
- Tips for those interested in joining or transitioning into the EiE sector
- What their day-to-day roles look like and the realities of the job
- The key skills needed for their roles
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with current and aspiring EiE professionals.
Confirmed speakers
Rafka Daoud, EiE Professional Development Programme Regional Manager for the MENA Region, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Casey Pearson, Technical Learning Specialist and EiE Lead, Humanitarian Leadership Academy [Host]
More speakers to be confirmed soon!
Who should attend
- Those who are looking to enter or transition into roles in the EiE sector
- Education sector professionals who would like to gain an understanding of EiE
- EiE practitioners who would like to hear from and connect with fellow practitioners
- Graduates and early career humanitarians interested in learning about different career pathways across the humanitarian sector
Format and benefits of attendance
Interactive format: This 90-minute session will take place on Zoom and you’ll have the opportunity to interact via the chat and also ask questions via the Zoom Q&A function.
Accessibility: The session will be in English. Live captions including translated captions will be available.
Learn and earn an HPass digital badge: As a live webinar attendee, you’ll be able to claim an HPass digital badge in recognition of your engagement in this learning and discussion space.
Webinar resources: This session will be recorded, and a copy of the recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar via this webpage.
About the speakers
Rafka Daoud, EiE Professional Development Programme Regional Manager for the MENA Region, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Rafka Daoud is a seasoned education professional with extensive expertise in social and emotional learning (SEL), quality assurance in higher education, and humanitarian capacity-building topics, including Education in Emergencies (EiE) and NGO project management. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Liverpool University and a master’s degree in business, combining educational and managerial expertise to address complex challenges in the sector.
Rafka has teaching experience and has worked in various higher education institutions across Lebanon and the MENA region. Her strong research background includes a focus on improving teaching and learning processes, with a particular emphasis on integrating Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to enhance educational outcomes. Her doctoral research explored innovative strategies to foster continuous improvement in higher education, providing valuable insights into institutional development.
Rafka serves as the Regional Manager for Education in Emergencies (EiE) in the MENA region. In this role, she oversees impactful capacity-building programs, such as EiE Fundamentals and the Certificate of Advanced Studies developed in partnership with Geneva University. She has a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale educational initiatives, collaborating with NGOs, and liaising with government officials to drive educational reforms.
Casey Pearson, Learning Solutions Specialist and EiE Lead, Humanitarian Leadership Academy [Host]
Casey Pearson holds more than a decade’s experience in education and professional development across national and international contexts. She is a qualified teacher with a first class honours degree in Education, and a distinction in MSc Humanitarianism, Aid and Conflict. Since starting her career as a teacher in the UK, Casey transitioned into Education in Emergencies (EiE) and has worked for a range of NGOs in a range of contexts.
About the HLA Webinar Series
The HLA Webinar Series is an online initiative designed to connect, inform and inspire humanitarians from around the world. We promote information sharing and knowledge exchange on topical issues facing the sector.
Through these regular free online sessions, we strive to bring you fresh and engaging insights from a diverse range of speakers ranging from seasoned leaders to more recent entrants to the sector.