Life Skills Coordinator

The Life Skills Coordinator (LSC) will work under DRC's "Life Skills Development for Young Palestinians in Saida" project. The project’s purpose is To support the personal development of a minimum of 270 young Palestinians in the Ein el Helweh Camp and strengthen the capacity of five local NGOs. The LSC will promote the concept of life skills development among the local community and will develop, supervise and monitor specific life skills training and activities by local NGO partners for at-risk students and school dropouts. Key Responsibilities: Assess needs,  develop and implement a curriculum and associated activities for life skills education coordinating and networking with local NGO partners and other relevant service providers As necessary, provide or arrange training for local partner NGO life skills facilitators Monitor and provide feedback on the implementation of the life skills education component, the quality of partners’ life skills training and associated activities Ensure that beneficiaries with special needs (e.g., learning disabilities or psychological counseling) are effectively referred and coordinated with DRC’s social work ex[ert for appropriate follow up Promote life skills development among relevant community stakeholders, including young Palestinians, their parents, civil society and local authorities Coordinate and work closely with the wider DRC team   Assist in the preparation of donor and other reports Comply fully with DRC’s staff Code of Conduct and other humanitarian ethics and accountability commitments of DRC Other tasks, as requested by the Project Manager or Country Director QualificationsDRC is looking for a mature and dynamic person to join the project. This person must have an appropriate university degree and relevant practical experience. The person must also be willing and able to work on a regular basis in Ein El Helweh refugee camp, Saida. Requirements: BA in social animation or other related field (e.g., social work, specialized education) Experience in non-formal education and education, including life skills Experience and demonstrated skills in dealing with youth Experience in dealing with parents and special needs family Native spoken and written Arabic Very good spoken and written English ConditionsCommencement: as soon as possible. DRC offers a competitive local NGO salary and benefits package commensurate with skills and experience. Palestinian nationals are encouraged to apply.