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Education Assistant/ Social Worker

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Implementation Support With the Education in Emergencies team, finalize operational work plans, understand clear targets and activity plans per school, remedial class and accelerated learning programme. Liaise on a daily basis with partners, communities, school, Save the Children area manager and supervisor to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Work directly in the field with children, families and other stakeholders of the project location he/ she is allocated to, and provide information and advise beneficiaries on existing social services. Assist in the organization and implementation of awareness sessions for children, adolescents, parents and communities. Lead on outreach activities, and assist in the organization 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 project targeted children. Inform the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in education-specific monitoring and evaluating project activities in remedial classes and accelerated learning programmes for children. Produce timely reports for internal use on the ongoing activities of the project and schools. Ensure that data is collected on a weekly and monthly. Regularly visit project sites to ensure that implementing partners and teachers are appropriately supported.   Child Protection Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality and child centred approach, acts in the best interests of the child.   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Consultancy
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
• At least two years experience in education, preferably in an NGO environment or educational setting
• Bachelors degree in education, development or another social science
• An understanding of child protection mechanisms
• Understanding of government institutions, particularly the public school and social welfare systems
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to plan strategically
• A demonstrated understanding of national development issues in particular in relation to children
• Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, and either English or French
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No