As a member of the Education in Emergencies team, the Education Coordinator will oversee the planning and implementation of the Education in Emergencies programme in Qubayat / Zahle / Tripoli 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.
The Education Coordinator will:
Programme Management:
With the Education in Emergencies 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.
Be the lead focal point for the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) learning component of the EiE programme as well as for the Remedial Classes component.
Ensure that the protection team is coordinated with education; similarly link with health, nutrition and shelter as appropriate
Manage the interface between the field teams and technical advisory team
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
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 projects are monitored regularly, and that data is collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Regularly visit project sites to ensure that teams are appropriately supported
STARTING DATE: Immediate. We are looking for candidates who are available to start immediately or within the next weeks.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
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.
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 with detailed work experience, education/degrees – 3 pages maximum
• Professional References (minimum of 3, 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 be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
• 2 years management experience in an NGO environment, including education and emergencies experience
• BA degree in education
• A very good understanding of others sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
• Knowledge in logistics, including procurement
• Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and with a proven history of delivering results
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• BA degree in education
• A very good understanding of others sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
• Knowledge in logistics, including procurement
• Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and with a proven history of delivering results
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No