D-Rasati Ii: Program Associate

AMIDEAST has a vacancy for a Program Assistant to work full-time on the D-RASATI II project.   Project Description: Developing Assistance to Schools and Teacher Improvement II (D-RASATI II) is a project that aims at enhancing student achievement in Lebanese public schools by training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ICT equipment and training, developing school leadership and building the capacity and tools necessary to support school improvement planning. D-RASATI II is a 2-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).   Position Description: The Program Assistant will work with the three component managers for School Improvement Planning, Leadership Development and Extracurricular Activities to ensure the effective implementation of the project activities. Specific responsibilities that each Assistant will be responsible for include, but are not limited to: Preparing all necessary logistics for the implementation of training workshops, project activities, and meetings in regions across Lebanon. This includes, but is not limited to: Following up with target public schools Reserving training venues Getting bids from catering vendors, evaluating bids, and recommending best options Organizing training materials, equipment and supplies Organizing transportation and documentation for transportation allowances Attending training workshops and providing support on site Supporting component director in component activities, including, but not limited to: Working closely with program director on diverse component activities Developing status reports, weekly updates, draft reports and other documentation on component activities as needed   Qualifications: BA degree in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Social Sciences, International Relations, or other relevant field required Demonstrated skills and experience handling planning, organizing, and logistics for events, workshops, and/or campaigns Knowledge of public schools and the public educational system in Lebanon is preferred Experience working with NGOs, community organizations and civil society is a plus Experience working in the education field, preferred Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills Excellent computer skills (MS Office, internet research, etc.), ability to type in Arabic Ability to multi-task with high attention to details Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision Experience working in multiple regions of Lebanon is preferred Fluency in English and Arabic required, French is a plus Willingness to travel to different program locations across Lebanon when need arises Lebanese citizen Available to start work immediately