Education Programme Coordinator

Job Summary This is a Senior Management position in Concern’s Education Programme; the purpose of the position is to support the implementation of a non-formal education programme in Akkar district, for Syrian refugee and vulnerable Lebanese children. With the guidance of the Education Programme Manager, the position will lead the field management of the team members and the projects implementation, and represent the organization among education actors in the region. The position will be based within the Concern Halba office, but with frequent travel to the project sites. Duties and Responsibilities With the support of the Education Programme Manager, provide strategic direction and planning for the programme in line with Concern Worldwide’s Education Policy, sector strategy and organizational strategy, and the government’s strategy and donor requirements. Prepare weekly and monthly work plans which reflect timely implementation of activities, as requested by the Education Programme Manager. Lead and manage the Education Field Team to successfully achieve the programmes objectives and timeframes. Develop terms of references and recruitment strategies for NFE educators/facilitators, and support the Education Field Team to successfully carry out recruitment. Actively participate in a Train the Trainers workshop, held by the Education Consultant, and deliver the training of NFE educators/facilitators at field level using the established module. Provide technical input and produce materials to improve curriculum on an on-going basis, as is required in the programme. Develop a strategic plan and oversee its implementation to integrate project beneficiaries into a formal school system, or other NFE service where formal school is not an option. Lead a mapping exercise of education services, formal and non-formal, within the project area with the Education Field Team. In collaboration with the Education Programme Manager, prepare M&E tools and data collection methods based on the programmes results based framework, donor requirements and reporting needs. Train the Education Team on the M&E tools and methods, and provide follow up support as required.   Ensure that the following development and cross cutting approaches are incorporated into program implementation: protection, equality (with a special focus on gender equality) and risk (including HIV&AIDS and Disaster Risk Reduction) and that vulnerability criteria for selection of programme areas and project participants are applied and adhered to   Represent Concern in interagency forums and education working groups as necessary.  Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.   Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a reputable university 5+ years working experience in education,  either administration and/or teaching Working and/or academic experience in Early Childhood Development 3 years management experience, preferably with an NGO or UN agency Strong written and spoken English mandatory, fluent in Arabic Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point and Excel Ability to be pro-active with tasks and duties, foreseeing challenges and delays Strong empathy skills and genuine care and respect for needs of others especially children refugees Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices, Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern’s accountability commitments Participant Protection Policy and Concern’s accountability commitments. Experience working within non-formal education, and education in emergencies a plus.