Senior Education Officer

The role involves leading the development and implementation of educational programs and retention strategies aimed at supporting students' academic success and well-being. This includes curriculum design, coaching educators, identifying students at risk, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment through collaboration with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and delivery of educational content and project-specific curricula.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to educators, with a focus on improving classroom management and instructional techniques.
• Develop and apply methods to identify students at risk of academic failure or dropping out.
• Coordinate outreach activities to better understand student needs and build strong relationships with learners.
• Work in partnership with teachers, families, and community members to build a safe and supportive educational environment.
• Collaborate with school leadership to ensure student retention initiatives align with broader educational goals.
• Design and implement targeted programs that provide academic support, mentoring, counseling, and related services to enhance student engagement and retention.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support programs and make data-informed adjustments as needed.
• Identify students in need of additional academic help and organize appropriate interventions, such as tutoring or peer support.
• Promote positive behavior and social-emotional development through structured programs and activities.
• Conduct regular assessments to track progress and outcomes of student support initiatives.
• Deliver training and capacity-building workshops for educators and school staff on effective strategies for improving student retention and engagement.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Pedagogy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the education sector, including teaching, teacher training, and staff coaching.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience in delivering capacity-building initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English (fluency required).
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and organizational skills.
• High level of flexibility, dedication, and a collaborative spirit.

NB: LOST has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines the principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.