Job Title
Foreign Language Coordinator Region 2 (North & Mount Lebanon) Based in Mount Lebanon
Purpose of job:
To support in the implementation of the Foreign Language Programme all our programme areas, with partners, stakeholders, suppliers and wider target audiences in Lebanon and the UK to meet the British Council’s and UNHCR’s strategic objectives.
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
To provide administrative and technical support for the British Council and UNHCR team across all programme areas. The responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for communication with identified mentors and corresponding universities involved in the project in cooridnation with FLG Coordinator.
Fixing mentors, trainers and coaches training schedules.
Liaising with UNHCR partners for venues in which to hold the FLGs
Filling in attendance sheets and feedback
Coordinating coaching visits, feedback session with coaches and mentors
Communicating project deliverable logistics to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Monitoring mentors progress and feedback to partners/British Council
Attending and reporting on mentor sessions as needed and raising any issues identified
Performing tasks with efficiency and speed delivered on time and up to British Council standards, as well as fulfilling satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies are present in all project aspects from conceptualisation to delivery in agreement with British Council and UNHCR
Responsible for post training administration i.e. evaluation forms (related to reporting projects events above).
Finalising and delivering all arrangements within an agreed time frame.
To assume the Operational Support role on SAP. (Internal British Council)
Closely liaising with the British Council finance team regarding vendors and payments to ensure accurate process is taken forward.
Managing key relationships:
Stakeholders include:
Mentors, Universities, Trainers and Coaches
UNHCR education officers
UNHCR partners (Save the Children, IRC, TDH Italia, Caritas)
British Council Lebanon, MENA and UK Programmes and Projects team across all areas
British Council Lebanon cross-departmental teams (Marketing and Communications, Finance and Resources, Customer Service and Exams.)
Suppliers (hotels, taxi companies, restaurants, travel agencies, etc.)
MEHE (Ministry of Education and Higher Education)
Other important features or requirements of the job
Hours are variable according to events and can include evenings and occasional weekends. On certain days it may be necessary to work longer hours to cater for key deadlines.
Consultant fee is approximately $2200 per month
Initially this will be for 7 months with a view to extending for another 6 months if project is extended.
Please specify any passport/visa and/or nationality requirement.
Post holder should be a Lebanese national for sustainability and logistical purposes.
Please indicate if any security or legal checks are required for this role.
In line with local legislation
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
If you are interested in applying and feel that you are suitable for the role, please apply before Friday 16 June 2017 (23:59 Lebanon Time).Please read the TOR carefully, check definitions of the behaviours and core skills, and send a copy of your CV/ Resume. CV/Resume should be emailed to: job.vacancy@lb.britishcouncil.org specifying the job title in the subject line. Copies of CVs will not be accepted after the closing date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Valuing diversity is essential to the British Council’s work. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to try and avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights.
All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council is a full member of Keeping Children Safe (KCS) and has achieved level 1 child safe certification. We believe that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC, 1989 and that every child matters - everywhere in the world. In line with the British Council's Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks including criminal record checks, in line with legal requirements.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Excellent
English
Very Good
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No