Center Coordinator ( Tripoli )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: The Center Coordinator will be based in Tripoli  and manage the Center set up in the community and will be responsible for implementing all the programs activities at the Center.  The Center activities include psychosocial support, youth community engagement, life skills training and awareness raising. The Center Coordinator should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies. This post is anticipated for 6months.     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:    Support the delivery of effective Programmes, by: Participate in planning and developing all program activities at the Center in consultation with Senior Community Mobilization Officer and Food Security and Livelihood Officer. Implement all the program activities based on the program objectives and intermediate results reflected in the detailed implementation plan, ensuring the timely delivery of a quality programme. Manage and upkeep the Center. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the activities with the Youth Mobilizer and psychologist on time and to high quality. Provide capacity building and on-going mentoring and coaching for volunteers, youth facilitators and art/drama specialists. Report weekly and monthly on the work progress Support and work closely with the community to ensure active coordination and follow up on the program sustainability Organize all related events including trainings and community meetings/events ensuring that participants are informed, event packages are prepared and all logistics are organized Ensure that all Center volunteers/staff are complying with the code of conduct and the child safeguarding policy. Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of Save the Children, such as education, health & nutrition, food security & livelihoods Ensure activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local and district levels. Promote the participation of youth in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate. Continuously identify and document child protection issues in Triplo , and ensure that relevant stakeholder and duty bearers are informed        APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on June 23rd .                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.