Education Program Manager ( Qobayat )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:         To ensure the implementation of  the emergency Education response in area of implementation in conjunction with the Education advisor (Beirut) plan and lead Education team on further assessments in the field and to ensure the quality of the Education response in accordance with international standards and country strategy Human Resources: work with and support human resources in the process of recruiting Education staff for field positions To ensure implementation of Education activities in the field and regularly update the Deputy Field Manager, Field Manager, Technical Advisors and operations on the Education situation and as well as the progress with Save the Children’s response; Proposals: in collaboration with the Field Managers/Deputy Field Managers and field Education staff, lead the technical development of Education related concept papers and proposals at field level and ensure that field gap analysis is inputting into development of concepts papers and proposals Reporting: produce Education situation reports; utilised to ensure support to schools are focussing on main needs Reporting: working with the Education Advisor to ensure the on time inputs into donor reports and contribute with case studies and stories from field level Monitoring and evaluation accountability and learning (MEAL): in collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, ensure monitoring and evaluation plans are well understood by field team and collected in a timely manner, including feedback mechanisms to track progress ensuring high quality on-going M&E and accountability to beneficiaries in all Education activities Capacity building / technical support: in collaboration with the Education Advisor provide capacity building and technical support to Education staff, partners and government authorities as required. Ensure on the job training of teachers in supported schools. Coordination: At field level represent Save the Children at Education coordination and technical working group meetings, and other relevant forums. To meet regularly and liaise closely with relevant authorities and organisations working in the field of Education. Integration: strengthen and maintain the links between Education and other sectors, ensuring that joined up working in communities is actively promoted and take an active role in integrating emergency responses including assessments and project design Liaise with finance, logistics, and administration to guarantee the smooth running of programmes.  Assist Field Managers and Deputy Field Managers with the review of BvAs for education activities. In case of worsening in humanitarian situation, lead SC Education response team at the field level. Policy / Advocacy: Be aware of SCI policy and advocacy issues; Report if there are any education issues at field level that require advocacy, e.g. user fees Save the Children: Comply with Save the Children health, safety and security procedures; child safeguarding policy; code of conduct and  other relevant policies   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country wide/global scale Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence Displays consistent excellent judgement     APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on June 10th August  .                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.