Social and Emotional Learning Adviser

HCI-Middle East located in Lebanon, a leading local organization based in Tripoli and Beirut since 1989,  seeks a Social and Emotional Learning Adviser for the USAID-funded Improving Public Education Outcomes (IPEO) Program. 

The project aims to support the Ministry of Education (MEHE) and Center for Education and Research and Development (CERD) to improve reading, writing, and social and emotional learning skills of girls and boys in public primary schools in Lebanon. The program will support the public education system’s overall capacity to plan, budget, deliver, monitor, evaluate and institutionalize quality educational services by providing in-depth technical assistance to the CERD and the MEHE after assessing their institutional needs and gaps. Improving the use of data for enrollment, retention and learning will be essential for sustained outcomes. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Social and Emotional Learning Adviser

• In collaboration with the Special Educator (Educational and Learning Adviser) and the Project Manager, designs Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strengthening educational activities
• Provides trainings support and capacity building to Lebanese Public Schools teachers, administrators, and other school staff related to evidence-based program implementation in collaboration with CERD and MEHE.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate workshops and presentations for parents, school faculty and staff, and community members.
• Administer surveys and questionnaires to evaluate various aspects of program performance.
• Continuous working knowledge of the research on social and emotional learning.
• Follow-up on cases of students referred by their teachers if needed
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Psychotherapy. Master degree or PhD is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience dealing with student cases, social and emotional learning, organizing workshops and capacity development
• Experience working with Syrian refugees students from psychology perspectives (socia and emotional learning) is an advantage.