Education Coordinator (Zahle)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Education Coordinator will be based in Zahle and assist the Education Program Manager in planning, managing, overseeing and monitoring the implementation of a education in emergencies programme in the Bekaa, which includes interventions in formal education, Community Based Education (CBE) and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). The Education Coordinator will contribute to ensuring that the implementation of activities and all work of the Education Team are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies, project documents and donor requirements. The Education Coordinator will be the focal point for quality insurance and contribute to developing strategies to improve relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of project activities. He/She will support the Education Manager in managing the team and be the main focal point for all team members. The Education Coordinator will also provide direct technical input into project activities when required, in collaboration with Education Officers and Assistants. The Education Coordinator will also provide guidance and counsel to Education Officers and Assistants in their relation with community members, beneficiaries, local authorities and other project stakeholders.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme management In collaboration with the Education Program Manager contribute to: Developing,      planning, and overseeing the implementation of the Education in      Emergencies Program in the Bekaa, ensuring the timely delivery of results      and serving as the quality insurer for all project activities Developing      and reviewing reporting mechanisms for the team and ensuing that they are operational,      effective and respected Ensuring      regular monitoring occurs against log frames, implementation plans and individual      work plans, providing oversight and guidance for Education Team members. Working      closely with the MEAL team to develop and ensure the implementation of appropriate      monitoring and evaluation systems, supporting Education Team members in      all monitoring processes. Drafting      reports (weekly, monthly, donor, progress, etc) and being the Education      team focal for all reporting requirements. Seeking      new project opportunities, and drafting proposals and concept notes   Partnership management Under the guidance of the Education Program Manager contribute to: Maintaining      working partnerships and good communication with representatives of      UNICEF, UNHCR INGOs and the Ministry of Education in the Bekaa, and other      authorities and organizations, as required Building      and maintaining partnership with local NGOs/CBOs and local governance      structures (including municipalities) to work on the education in      emergencies programme   Human Resources and Capacity Building Assist the Education Program Manager to: Manage      the Education Team and serving as principle focal point for all team      members and related issues Identify      staffing needs and ensure that staff with appropriate background,      experience and expertise are recruited Identify      capacity building requirements of Education Team members and propose (and deliver,      where relevant)  technical trainings Develop personal      monitoring plans (including concrete objectives) for each direct report Support supervision,      coaching and performance management of all education staff Ensure      all staff use weekly work plans and reports Ensure      that all Education team members are complying with the code of conduct and      the child safeguarding policy   Coordination and advocacy Support the Education Program Manager to: Represent      Save the Children at regional working groups/coordination meetings (Education      always, child protection when requested) and other meetings and forums. Ensure      that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated      with other core sectors of Save the Children, such as education, health      & nutrition, shelter and food security & livelihoods Ensure      activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities      and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and      aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district,      and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects      of the response where possible and appropriate. Continuously      identify and document education related issues in Bekaa, and ensure that      relevant stakeholder and duty bearers are informed Contribute      to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy      and media efforts.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Relevant university degree (preferably MA) in social work, social sciences, development or other relevant field. 2 years relevant and significant work experience Strong and proven experience in project management and coordination, and in all phases of the project cycle (assessment, design, implementation, M&E, review, lessons-learned)  Experience managing staff and operating in a team environment, and preferably having already worked in a similar program coordination and team oversight role Excellent report writing skills and ability to prepare briefs and communication material Experience developing proposals, concept notes, budgets and workplans Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills. Good understanding of financial procedures and processes related to the management of projects Experience maintaining relations with stakeholders, community members, authorities and partners Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches Excellent knowledge and technical      skills in Education in Emergency standards and a very good understanding of the Lebanese      Education System Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Ability to manage stress, be flexible and      accommodating in difficult working circumstances Ability to maintain consistent high standards      of professional behaviour and achievement when working independently and      as part of a team.