Junior Education and Youth Specialist – SUFA

Salary band:

3

Junior Education and Youth Specialist – SUFA

Professional

3T

Job Profile

A. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in social sciences such as Sociology, Diplomacy, Social Work or another relevant degree

Professional experience

• at least 3 years of professional work experience in the relevant field in the region in a comparable position/with a similar work experience
• good knowledge of the Lebanese education system, relevant stakeholders, and procedures
• Experience in digital and hybrid learning methodologies
• profound experience in administrative work and processes, in particular in the context of international cooperation and/or school management
• good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• experience in programme planning and management
• experience in international cooperation and/or a good overview of the other stakeholders in the same field is desirable
• experience in working with ministries and governmental institutions (in the educational sector) is an asset

 Other knowledge, additional competencies

• proficiency in Arabic, English, and French 
• excellent communication skills
• knowledge in digital and hybrid learning solutions
• very good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners at various levels
• political and conflict sensitivity
• strong analytical and scientific skills
• strong team player and adaptable to working under pressure and handling multiple tasks
• good reporting skills
• good management and coordination skills
• proficiency in current office software applications
• used to working in a goal-oriented and timely manner

B. Responsibilities

The position holder will be responsible for:

• supporting the implementation of the project “Sustainable Facility Management at Public Schools” (SUFA) activities based on the operational plan

• Supporting in the management of administrative processes related to education, E-Learning, school management, school health, and inclusion.
• supporting in the management of and coordination between the different consultants and grant recipients of the project
• developing and implementing project activities related to education, E-Learning, school management, school health, and inclusion
• supporting the development and implementation of capacity building and training measures at school- and regional directorate-levels
• closely communicating and coordinating with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), regional administrative entities, school staff at Lebanese public schools, and other relevant stakeholders
• supporting the maintenance of the project monitoring and evaluation system and in data collection, data analysis and data entry related to M&E and impact matrix

C. Tasks

1. Project implementation:

The position holder will:

• support in the planning and implementation of capacity development measures in schools related to digital learning and healthy schools
• review and evaluate existing processes and strategies in the public education system in Lebanon
• coordinate activities implemented by partners and short-/long-term consultants

• review assessment and monitoring tools, conduct school assessments and compile reports
• draft Terms of Reference (ToR) as needed and support the admin team with the procurement of goods and services
• conduct regular field trips to all project schools
• contribute to PR/external communication
• draft and review concept notes
• coordinate closely with the internal technical and administrative team

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

The position holder will:

• ensure knowledge management collects, documents, processes and distributes relevant information, specifically relating to MEL
• coordinate and conduct project activities that relate to MEL
• prepare, design and implement data collection instruments and M&E tools such as, but not limited to surveys, questionnaires, evaluations or best practices and lessons learned, in response to operational requirements
• participate in internal and external meetings/workshops on the fieldwork process and documents these
• maintain and update the project M&E database
• assist in preparing project reports, factsheets, and briefings
• regularly consult with and advises the technical advisors in all fields of action on MEL
• advise implementing partners on MEL issues and provide capacity building measures according to their needs on GIZ MEL rules and regulations
• develop templates to allow for greater standardization of processes, specifically relating to MEL (internal and for implementing partners)
• conduct regular project monitoring visits

3. Coordination with partners

The position holder will:

• coordinate with partner organizations in the development and implementation of capacity development workshops and activities in schools related to digitalization and healthy schools
• communicate and coordinate with schools’ staff for the preparation and implementation of capacity development workshops and activities by the project partners related to digitalization and healthy schools
• follow up closely on the capacity development plan for each partner organization
• evaluate the capacity development activities, identify gaps and suggests follow up activities
• translate English/French/Arabic (spoken and written)
• prepare documentation/minutes upon request

4. Other Duties/Additional Tasks

The position holder

• represents the interests and always acts on behalf of GIZ.
• conducts any other relevant tasks upon the request of direct superior / head of project.

D. Project Description

The project “Sustainable Facility Management in Public Schools in Lebanon” (SUFA) is supporting the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) in managing their facilities in a more efficient and eco-friendly way. SUFA aims at ensuring a healthy and safe environment for the children, reducing the schools’ environmental footprint and operating costs, promoting the concept of Green Schools, and strengthening the digital capacities of schools in Lebanon. The project combines technical improvements of school campuses, introduction of (facility-) management tools, support in digital learning, and awareness on healthy and environmental areas.

The SUFA project has the following four outputs:

• Output 1: Facility Management
• Output 2: Green Schools
• Output 3: Strengthening digital capacities
• Output 4: Healthy School