Education Specialist

Major Responsibilities

Handle Strategy & Program Development

• Develop the technical/sectoral components of new proposals (For both   Grants   and   Sponsorship),   in coordination with the programme team and the Evidence, Learning, and Accountability (ELA)team.
• Provide input into budget of technical components within new proposals.
• Lead   in project   design   with the programme team   and   Operations team for potential new  proposals/Aps in  Education  based  on  emerging new educational needs. Provide input to designs based on needs assessment findings, evidence based information and    analysis    targeting    the    most vulnerable. New proposals submitted in alignment with sector standards and evidenced approaches. Sector-focused advocacy issues and cross cutting themes are included where appropriate. Proposal budgets account for needed technical costs. All new grants developed in alignment with ECCD and/or Education Technical Programme (TP).
• Meet  donors  to  preposition  for  new program  ideas  and  models  based  on evidence.
• Participate in revision of WV Lebanon strategy   and   priorities   based   on emerging needs and donor interests.
• Lead    the    revision    of Education Technical Approaches and Technical Programs in alignment with strategy. WV Lebanon strategy informed by up to date and recent sector needs and priorities WV Lebanon current and prospective donors are aware of WV priorities, approaches and the evidence behind them. Technical Approaches and Programs are in place and updated as per strategy revision terms

Support programme quality, implementation, monitoring and reporting

• Provide technical supervision to field education staff including coaching, sharing resources and materials, revision of reports, analyzing lessons, etc.
• Monitor progress of education projects and discuss challenges and support needed with field teams. Address implementation delays and issues with the relevant project manager, Area Manager and Ops Director.
• Participate in the recruitment of relevant staff for the sector
• Co-lead with ELA team the development of Evidence Building Plans (EBPs) for Technical Programs and for new projects.
• Develop sector measurement tools in collaboration with ELA team. Specifically, set sectoral/technical tool questions based on accredited global tools.
• Intervene, when necessary, at procurement level, to facilitate/find solutions to material purchase difficulties or delays that are affecting the program quality implementation. Strengthened capacity of field education staff Programmatic lessons learned are captured, recommendations provided to project teams are implemented and programme quality is improved. Hired Education staff meet the technical requirements of the role EBP’s are in place for each TP and project Sectoral/technical tools are in place and used across aligned projects Technical procurement standards are met.
• Review AP annual reports, grant progress reports and M&E reports specifically program findings and recommendations.
• Develop annual TP reports that document progress against objectives of the TP and hence strategic objective.
• Support the development of external communication materials relating to WVL Education sector achievements.

Ensure Staff Management & Capacity Building:

• Provide input to sector organizational structure and staffing plan and ensure reviewing/adjustment of JDs as needed.
• Contribute in setting performance indicators for the education project teams in close coordination with the project manager.
• Develop Education / ECCD capacity building plans and share with P&C.
• Assist staff in understanding and adapting project models to local contexts in alignment with local strategy
• Orient and train WV Lebanon relevant staff on Education Technical Programs, standards, tools, models, etc.

Handle Networking & External Engagement:

• Engage in networking and coordination with external Education Stakeholders and partners (Education Partners  working  group,  MEHE,  ECE National Committee, INGOs, National NGOs, etc.).
• Participate   in National   workshops, training  and  internal  WVL  meetings, workshops, etc.
• Coordinate  with  Education internal stakeholders   at   the   regional   and Global  levels  to  share  best  practices and access information.
• Coordinate with relevant departments  and  field  Ops on  the promotion     of     WVL     education programs  at  the  level  of  the  national and local government related institutions.

Ensure Learning and Research

• Identify key sources of information around education including government bodies, local and international organizations, academic institutions to identify learning, trends, and new parameters that could affect the implementation of current or future education projects
• Participate in all education projects’ lessons learned events. Determine the research and evidence-building agenda for WVL Education Participate in design and roll out of new research proposals and initiatives of WVL. Conduct regular situational analysis of the sector and feed recommendations back to WVL for decision making on future priorities.

Perform other duties as required:

• Attend   and   participate   in   capacity building trainings locally and internationally.
• Attend and participate  in  WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.
• Responsible   of   own   security   and actively   contribute   to   a   positive security culture
• Abide by the  security  policies  and procedures  and  report  any  incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.
• Perform  other  duties  as  assigned  by the Line Manager

Knowledge, skills and Abilities:

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education related field or Social Sciences. 
• Three to five years of technical expertise in the areas of Education
• Two years or more NGO experience in the humanitarian and development fields respectively.
• Experience in needs assessment and project design
• Proven experience in working with MEHE and other education stakeholders
• Experience in capacity building processes, tools and methodologies
• Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English
• Understanding of principles and standards for Education in Emergencies.
• Creative and able to come up with, embrace and coordinate innovative thinking, partnership building and problem solving skills;
• Experience and willingness to take initiatives in all potential Education areas: early childhood education, care and development, basic literacy and numeracy, Remedial Education, etc.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Good interpersonal skills, influencing skills and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Strong networking skills
• Effective in written and oral communication in English;
• Able to work on multifunctional tasks in the pressure of time and organizational changes;
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
• Valid driving license (in Lebanon) for more than 2 years is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Master’s Degree in the above mentioned areas.

• Experience participating in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Experience with faith, community based and child focused empowerment programs.

Work Environment Include travel & work environment details:

• The position requires 60% of the time to be office based.
• The position requires 40% of travel within the country.
• The position requires ability and willingness to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.
• The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.