Education Assistant - Beirut

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Education in Emergencies team, the Education Assistant will be responsible for implementing the Education in Emergencies programme under the supervision of the Education Officer. The Education Assistant will work towards ensuring that the programme is of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put should there be a change in context. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Implementation Support Facilitate the      implementation of the Education in Emergencies programme under the      supervision of the Education Officer, ensuring smooth exchange between the      SC Education Team, beneficiaries and the (education) community and      providing technical support as needed. With the Education in      Emergencies team, contribute to establishing and implementing operational      work plans, setting clear targets and activity plans per school/programme      site. Communicate the targets, programme objectives and activity plans      clearly to partners, teachers, parents and children, ensuring they are      well understood. Liaise on a daily basis      with partners, communities, schools (directors, supervisors, teachers      etc.) and Save the Children supervisors and colleagues to guarantee the      smooth operation of the programmes. Work directly in the field      with children, families and other stakeholders of the programme location/s.      Provide information and advise beneficiaries on existing education and social      services, referring them to partners when required. Assist in the organisation      and implementation of awareness sessions for children, adolescents,      parents and communities at large. Implement  frequent      outreach monitoring for the selection of out of school children Distribute teaching      materials for teachers and students Facilitate the      implementation of parent’s committee group Lead on outreach activities      and assist in the organisation and implementation of trainings and      workshops. Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the Syrian refugee children and their families in the community, with specific attention paid to the programme targeted children and programme objectives. Inform the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of Child      Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality and a child      centred approach and to act in the best interests of the child. Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in regular monitoring      and evaluation activities of the Education in Emergencies programme. Produce timely reports for      internal use on the activities in each site/school, highlighting      challenges, best practices and lessons learnt. Ensure that data is accurately collected on a      weekly and monthly basis. Regularly visit project sites to ensure that partners,      teachers and the community at large are appropriately supported and that      qualitative and quantitative programme objectives are achieved.   Adherence to Save the Children policies and procedures Comply with Save the Children policies and      practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and      safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.   In agreement with your line manager, perform      other duties within reason (in line with your skills and experience) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least two years’ experience in education, preferably in an (I) NGO environment or educational setting. Prior teaching experience is an asset. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development/Humanitarian      Studies or Social Science. Understanding      of national development issues, in particular in relation to children and      education, and government institutions, particularly the public school. Ability to analyse information, evaluate      options and to plan strategically. Strength in interpersonal, communication and      presentation skills. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, good      written and spoken English. French is an asset. Flexibility      and willingness to change work practices and hours and capability to work      in insecure volatile environment. Commitment       to  and  understanding  of       Save  the  Children’s  aims,       values  and principles  including rights-based approaches. Familiarity with Beirut/Mount Lebanon/South      Lebanon region an asset.