Education Officer

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Education in Emergencies team, the Education Officer will oversee the implementation of the Remedial Classes for affected communities under the supervision of the Education Coordinator. The Education Officer will work towards ensuring the programme is of a high technical quality, monitoring processes are in place, that timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context.  ROLE PURpOSE: As a member of the Education in Emergencies team, the Education Officer will oversee the implementation of the Remedial Classes for affected communities under the supervision of the Education Coordinator. The Education Officer will work towards ensuring the programme is of a high technical quality, monitoring processes are in place, that timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context.  SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Education Coordinator Staff directly reporting to this post: Education assistants   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Implementation Support Be the lead focal point for the Remedial classes component of the Education programme and provide technical support as needed to other regions. With the Education in Emergencies team, finalize operational work plans, set clear targets and activity plans per school for the Remedial classes and awareness sessions. These targets and activity plans should be communicated clearly to the Education Team as well as to the teachers and parents of the Remedial classes. Liaise on a daily basis with communities, schools, Save the Children Field manager and supervisor to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Conduct awareness sessions with families and other stakeholders of the project location he/ she is allocated to. Ensure regular monitoring, data collection and reporting of activities is done. Lead on outreach activities, and assist in the implementation and facilitation 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. Monitoring and Evaluation Lead and report on monitoring and evaluating project activities for Remedial classes. Produce timely reports for internal use on the ongoing activities of the Remedial classes. Ensure that data is collected on a weekly and monthly basis. 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.  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least three years experience in education, preferably in an NGO environment or educational setting Bachelors  degree  in  education, development  or  another  social  science  An understanding of formal and non-formal education Understanding of government institutions, particularly the public school 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