Education Coordinator (Zahle)

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Education team, the Education Coordinator will oversee the planning and implementation of the Education in all programmes in the Bekka under the supervision of the Education Program Manager. The Education Coordinator  will ensure that the education intervention is of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that high quality timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context. With guidance from the Programme Manager and the (Deputy) Area Manager, the Education Coordinator will support field assessments, identifying new geographical areas and education interventions. S/he will also act as the lead community liaison focal point, maintaining a good relationship with local authorities, municipalities and school directors.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Management: With the Education team, finalize      operational work plans, establish clear targets and activity plans per      school (which may include early childhood development centers) Liaise with      communities, schools, Save the Children field manager and supervisor to      guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Be the lead      focal point for the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) learning      component of the EiE programme as well as for the Remedial Classes      component. Ensure that the  protection team is coordinated with      education; similarly link with health,        nutrition and shelter as      appropriate Manage the interface      between the field teams and technical advisory team Monitor expenditure based on implementation      plan Liaise on a daily basis with      finance, logistics, and administration to guarantee the smooth running of      programmes Comply with      delegated budget holder responsibilities Ensure recognized international      best practices and Save the Children policies are applied in the work with      children   External Relationships Maintain strategic links with key duty bearers and stakeholders such as governmental bodies, UN agencies, INGOs and other local NGOs and CBOs, identify opportunities and ensure Save the Children’s participation in key activities of the local level   Programme development Participate in the continuous assessment of mid and long term education needs and ensure that it is appropriately reflected in sectoral meetings Work with colleagues from other sectors to ensure regular coordination at strategic and programmatic level, and, together with other team members and children, identify programme gaps and ensure appropriate action is taken Oversee knowledge sharing across teams, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs   Monitoring and Evaluation Ensure clear plans in place for monitoring and evaluating project activities in relation to the objectives and that lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on Ensure that projects are monitored regularly, and that data is collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis Regularly visit project sites to ensure that teams are appropriately supported QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 2-3 years management experience in an NGO environment, including education and emergencies experience BA degree       in  education A very good understanding of the Lebanese      Education System and others sectorial programs and a working knowledge of      the program priorities of the Country Office  Knowledge      of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of      procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency      management Solid      project management skills related to organisational development projects      and with a proven history of delivering results Excellent interpersonal, communication and      presentation skills Fluency in written and spoken English  and Arabic 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