School Focal Point

The René Moawad Foundation has a zero tolerance to 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 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.

The René Moawad Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THE René Moawad Foundation considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the implementation at school level and work closely with Education Field Coordinator
• Conducting daily follow up on the implementation of the programme’s activities in the schools, including monitoring students’ attendance and absenteeism, awareness raising, parents’ meetings, follow up with the counselors and teachers, supporting extracurricular clubs, forming PTA etc.
• Conduct community engagement sessions (when needed) in support to outreach volunteers.
• Support the school staff in collecting all the needed data related to students and their performance: child registration, family assessment form and Pre/post tests and other information related to the project activities
• Follow up on children attendance at school level and ensure retention of children
• Follow up on establishment of school clubs and support school directors in implementing the different components of the programme.
• Monitor teacher qualifications and ensure that the staff hired meets the criteria developed and endorsed by MEHE
• Support the data entry volunteer/IM focal point per school in updating the database system and CLM with data and attendance.
• Support the school staff in the planning and the implementation of regular extracurricular activities
• Support the school staff in identifying caregivers to be engaged in the awareness program for parents and in organizing the sessions (orientation sessions at the beginning of the program and portfolio day at the end).
• Provide continuous communication and feedbacks to caregivers. In addition, when needed, organize ad-hoc sessions with caregivers as per the emergent needs of children aiming to respond to alarming behaviors.
• Ensure quality material is available for the programme, RMF and donor’s visibility.

   

Professional Standards:

All RMF staff are required to adhere to the RMF policies and practices with respect to child protection minimum standards, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or any related field
• Relevant experience in education.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive practices and relevant legal frameworks.
• Experience in conducting training, workshops, or community engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and promote inclusive values.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in humanitarian sector is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of formal and non-formal education programs in Lebanon.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel). Good knowledge of Kobo and Washington Group Survey is an asset.
• Skilled in report writing.

• Trustworthy and good listener.
• High sense of discretion in always dealing with confidential matters.
• High integrity and honesty; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations, and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as core values.