Education Project Coordinator

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.  1.      Role and responsibilities The following is a brief description of the role. Generic responsibilities These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan. Coordinate and implement the Education projects according to strategy, proposals and plans Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements Management and implementation of delegated portfolio of Education projects (activities and budget) according to strategy, proposal and plan Develop annual activity and work plans Supervision, training and development of Education staff Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities Organize trainings for the Education team, relevant partners and beneficiaries Monthly activity/project reports and other reporting as required Ensure proper filing of all project documents Ensure  achievement of area level indicators for delegated projects Specific responsibilities These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. Proactively contribute to Education  strategy development by giving input on needs and gaps from relevant area Ensure implementation according to technical direction as determined by the Education Advisor and Project Manager, and ensure high technical quality of delegated project portfolio Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities especially providing technical inputs about the curriculum provided within the Non Formal projects, proposing innovative initiatives for youth and improving outreach in community Ensure that projects which target beneficiaries reach those most in need of protection and assistance through consistent application of vulnerability criteria Lead necessary assessments to identify gaps, areas of interventions and beneficiaries Responsible for the achievement of beneficiaries’ satisfaction through the effective delivery of projects Responsible for providing project and area specific information to PM for proposal development Responsible for development of detailed work plans for delegates projects Supervise proper and regular data entry and organize surveys and evaluations to monitor quality of interventions Responsible for management and implementation of delegated portfolio of Education projects (activities and budget) according to strategy, proposal and plan, as delegated from PM Develop, manage and monitor project budget (in cooperation with PM), as delegated from PM Responsible for providing regular reports to the PM on project implementation Responsible for seeking support and mentoring on technical issues from PM Participate in the recruitment of area project staff Responsible for capacity building of project staff and transferring key skills through on the job training, especially about teaching methodologies and classroom management, and report to PM on training needs Responsible for liaison and collaboration with relevant local authorities and stakeholders, especially UNRWA and the EWG Accountable for adherence to NRC policies Promote rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: Project planning: Education PM and Aviser Area operations: Support Coordinator Staff capacity building: Education PM, HR Development Officer Implementation: Education PM, NRC ICLA, Shelter, Wash and CCB Coordinators 2.      Competencies Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:  1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies for this position: Experience from working as a Education Project Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context Experience in implementing Education programmes Experience in coordinating with UNRWA and MEHE Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position): Knowledge of the Education context (gaps and needs) in North Lebanon Knowledge of curriculum development and adaptation Experience managing Community Centers and Outreach Programmes in Informal Settlements Experience establishing parents committees and working with a community based approach 2. Behavioral competencies These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position: Managing resources to optimize results Handling insecure environments Empowering and building trust Managing performance and development Able to work in a multi-cultural environment Communicating clearly and with impact 3.      Performance Management The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: The Job Description The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan The Competency Framework