Field Officer- Bekaa Area

Job Purpose  The position of Field Officer (FO) is a full time position. The FO assumes a role dealing with a variety of groups and individuals in the school setting and in the community.  In this very demanding position, a FO will serve as a specialist working in the field of clusters of schools. The FO will support school teachers, coordinate with staff all the resources, collect data and reports from teachers and supervisors and act as their adviser. He/she will report to the project coordinator.  FO Scope of Practice: FO provides an important contribution to the cluster of schools in a variety of capacities.  The following areas are major points in service delivery: Collect data from teachers and school administrators and other non-teaching staff and reinforce the use of all evaluation tools. Orients, coaches and advises teachers and school staff. Communicate with schools' administrative team, community members and parents. Mediate and resolve arising conflicts according to Ana Aqra Association and beneficiaries’ wellbeing. Contain crisis and manage problems. Compile and write needed reports. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Working with teachers and other school staff: In order to succeed in applying the program in schools and supporting teachers and other staff, the FO must adequately perform the following points to assist in creating a successful working relationship: Involve teachers and other staff in their own school experience by instilling a sense of belonging and school pride. Serve as a communicator for school officials, teachers and parents Act as a role model and source of moral and technical support for teachers, administrative staff, and other non-teaching staff, students, parents and community members Explore with teachers and other staff factors contributing to success or failure of the program and of students. Collect data using objective evaluation tools developed by the program evaluation expert and program director. Enter data and report teachers and other staff evaluation and students' performance to Project Manager. Attend staff meeting and special events whenever possible in the community and at Ana Aqra Association. Working with parents: The following points help in creating a developmental working relationship with parents. Interact with parents and other community members in order to involve them in school events and develop a sense of belonging. Meet with parents on monthly bases and become a friendly information resource regarding issues of concern, (e.g. health concerns, behavioral, psychosocial…). Consult with parents on matters of concern and refer individuals to relevant agencies for needed services. Skills Required: Knowledgeable of the community they live in and its geography. Excellent Communication, computer in particular excel, and Interpersonal skills. Troubleshooting. Prioritizing and working with groups and variety of people.   Motorized (has a car) and be able to transport easily within Bekaa. Previous experience in school setting, NGO and working with adults and children is a plus. Commitment to the CHILD. Working Conditions: A Field Officer Job requires the candidate to be: Present in the field most of the time with in school/learning settings. Working during weekdays with the flexibility of working during weekends, when needed. Working in multi-cultural settings, with in school and out of school children.