Education Officer

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, South: ROLE PURPOSE: Objectives of the role include To promote the Rights of children in Lebanon, to education in a protective and inclusive environment in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through cooperation with the Ministry of Education as well as local and International organizations and institutions. To create and maintain safe learning environments, integrate disaster prevention and build a culture of safety and resilience around school and local communities.   As a member of the Education team, the Education Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the Education programming in Beirut and South areas, under the supervision of the Education Advisor. The Education Coordinator  will ensure that the education intervention is of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that high quality timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context. This should be done in a way which will strengthen civil society and the Lebanese authorities in which children are perceived as social players and human beings in their own right.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme Management: Be the lead      focal point programming in South and Beirut, including programming with      Iraqi, Palestinian and Syrian refugees, and vulnerable Lebanese      communities With the Education team,      finalize operational work plans, establish clear targets and activity      plans per school (which may include early childhood development centers) Liaise with      communities, schools, Save the Children field manager and supervisor to      guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Ensure that the  protection team is coordinated with      education; similarly link with health,        nutrition and shelter as appropriate Monitor expenditure based on      implementation plan Support and oversee the Education      assistants in the field conducting awareness sessions with families and      other stakeholders. Liaise on a daily basis with      finance, logistics, and administration to guarantee the smooth running of      programmes Comply with      delegated budget holder responsibilities Ensure recognized international      best practices and Save the Children policies are applied in the work with      children   External Relationships Manage relations with national implementing and operational partners; Include partners, wherever possible, in proposal development; provide constructive feedback on their products; Maintain strategic links with key duty bearers and stakeholders such as governmental bodies, UN agencies, INGOs and other local NGOs and CBOs, identify opportunities and ensure Save the Children’s participation in key activities of the local level   Programme development Participate in the continuous assessment of mid and long term education needs and ensure that it is appropriately reflected in sectoral meetings Work with colleagues from other sectors to ensure regular coordination at strategic and programmatic level, and, together with other team members and children, identify programme gaps and ensure appropriate action is taken Oversee knowledge sharing across teams, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs   Monitoring and Evaluation Ensure clear plans in place for monitoring and evaluating project activities in relation to the objectives and that lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on Ensure that programming is monitored regularly, and that data is collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis Regularly visit project sites to ensure that teams/partners are appropriately supported QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES At least 3 years of experience in project management and budget control and strategy development. At least bachelor degree in education; or, related degree with experience in education management. Knowledge of the Human Rights and the Child Rights Convention Capacity to combine field and office work. Very good interpersonal relationship and communication skills. Very good English and Arabic language skills; in addition to good reporting skills. Previous experience in conflict resolution, peace building, and protection/protection in emergencies is an asset. Knowledge of design, monitoring and evaluation and ability to contribute to fundraising. Ability to work in a team and contribute to a positive working environment. Hyogo      Framework Millennium      Development Goals of the UN. Sustainability      development goals. National      Strategy for forest fires management in Lebanon. UNISDR      standards FEMA standards APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on May 7th.                    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.