Education Assistant

Programme Implementation Support With the Education in      Emergencies team, finalize operational work plans, understand clear targets      and activity plans per school, remedial class and accelerated learning      programme. Liaise on a daily basis      with partners, communities, school, Save the Children area manager and      supervisor to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Work directly in the field      with children, families and other stakeholders of the project location he/      she is allocated to, and provide information and advise beneficiaries on      existing social services. Assist in the organization      and implementation of awareness sessions for children, adolescents,      parents and communities. Lead on outreach      activities, and assist in the organization and implementation of trainings      and workshops. Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the Syrian refugee children and their families in the community, with specific attention paid to the project targeted children. Inform the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in education-specific monitoring and evaluating project activities in remedial classes and accelerated learning programmes for children. Produce timely reports for internal use on the ongoing activities of the project and schools. Ensure that data is collected on a weekly and monthly. Regularly visit project sites to ensure that implementing partners and teachers are appropriately supported.   Child Protection Ensure a strict adherence to the principles      of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality      and child centred approach, acts in the best interests of the child.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least two years experience in education, preferably in an NGO environment or educational setting Bachelors       degree  in  education, development  or       another  social  science       An understanding of child protection      mechanisms Understanding      of government institutions, particularly the public school and social      welfare systems Ability to analyze information, evaluate      options and to plan strategically A demonstrated       understanding  of  national       development  issues  in particular in relation to children Strength in interpersonal, communication and      presentation skills Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, and either      English or French Ability      and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming      teams in the event of major emergencies Commitment       to  and  understanding  of       Save  the  Children’s  aims,       values  and principles  including rights-based approaches