Educational Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program implementation/management

• Work closely with the Project Manager to plan and oversee the timely implementation of Education projects in Ouzai Community Centers
• Communicate program objectives and activity plans to staff and other stakeholders.
• implement quality and relevant education programs as per assessments’ results and as per tools and guidelines developed by the team;
• Identify areas of implementation according to the field’s needs through outreach activities and coordination with other education actors;
• Provide educators in Borderless with relevant curriculum, including objectives and expected learning outcomes, and ensure they are following Borderless education standards.
• Contribute to donor reports and ensure that internal reporting is of quality and follows Borderless processes.

Program design/development

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation process of the non-formal Education activities;
• Feed into the design of activities according to implementation lessons learned and community feedback,.
• Regularly visit program sites to ensure that parents and the community at large are appropriately supported and qualitative and quantitative program objectives are achieved.

Team management and capacity building

• Identify staffing needs and participate in the recruitment processes for the Education program in the Borderless.
• Support the educators’ recruitment process and lead on it when relevant.
• Take accountability for own and team’s performance and development following Perform guidelines;
• Willing to be trained as a Master Trainer as per program needs and to deliver Training of Trainers for Borderless and education staff.
• Provide Borderless Education staff with capacity-building training as per performance management and needs.

Partnerships management

• Facilitate induction and training sessions, and roll out the capacity-building plans for the team;
• Ensure that data is accurately collected by Teachers and reported according to the provided guidelines;
• Support the program team in implementing operational work plans and setting clear targets and activity plans;
• Clearly communicate targets, program objectives, and activity plans to the[u1]  team and focal points;
• Control and support implementation of compliance requirements; and
• Oversee and work with partner’s staff to review monthly progress reports.
• Coordination and External relationships/Representation
• Build and maintain positive relationships with (I) NGOs, local governance structures, and relevant UN agencies;

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, or other related fields;
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Good understanding of quality education, including child-centered, inclusive, and active learning methods
• Good planning and reporting skills
• Excellent MS Office skills
• At least five years’ experience in education
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. A prior proven track record in successful coaching is an asset
• Commitment to and understanding of Borderless aims, values, and principles including rights-based approaches
• An understanding of formal and non-formal education and Education in Emergencies
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and plan strategically
• Proven track record in managing teams and timely and quality delivery of educational programs 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and to develop databases and data collection tools
• Experience working at the community level with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Prior experience as a Master Trainer and/or in capacity building or coaching of educators.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Prior experience in a similar position with a local or international NGO.

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