Lebanon Education Expert - Qitabi

 Local Education Expert, QITABI, Lebanon  Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to create dramatic improvements in the performance of organizations and programs working to enhance the social and economic well-being of people around the world. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.  Project Objective:  Through PMSPL II, Social Impact supplements the monitoring and program management efforts of USAID/Lebanon staff and verifies, monitors, and supports USAID program performance in Lebanon. The period of performance of this project is September 2015 – September 2020.  Position Description:  QITABI is an education project that is funded by USAID. It aims to support Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) as it expand equitable access and improve learning outcomes for vulnerable students in Lebanese public schools. The project also have has an immediate focus on alleviating the strains to the system that are resulting because of the continuing inflow of Syrian refugee children into Lebanese public schools.  As QITABI reaches its Mid-term in December 2016. A mid-term performance evaluation is scheduled to assess QITABI activities for their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability, allowing USAID to implement current course corrections.   The evaluation will be conducted within the context of SI’s Evaluation Quality Use and Impact (EQUI™) approach, processes and protocols.  EQUI processes are designed to achieve a quality evaluation that incorporates learning and utilization.   SI is seeking a Lebanon education expert with at least 10 years of experience in education and/or social development sector in Lebanon, to join a team of experts including an Evaluation Team Leader, Performance Evaluation Specialist and PMSPL II staff members. The expert is expected to start April 24 2017 and end June 20 2017. The expected number of LOEs is 30 days. The local expert is expected to report to the evaluation Team Leader.  **Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with (Lebanese) citizenship will be considered.**  Responsibilities: During the pre-field work period, the expert will work with the evaluation team to develop a data collection strategy, design an interview and FGD guide, and prepare an outline for data analysis.  During the Kick-off period, the expert will work with the evaluation team to finalize the interview guides and finalize the logistics for the field work.   At the field work level, the expert will work with the evaluation team to interview key stakeholders, project beneficiaries and carry out focus group discussions as well as prepare summaries of the interviews and meetings to be included in the evaluation report.    At the post-field work level, the expert is expected to work with the evaluation team to analyze the data, write up sections of the report and assist in presenting main findings for USAID.   The expert is expected to support the evaluation team in responding to USAID comments on the draft report and support the team in submitting a final report to USAID mission.  Qualifications:    The local Education Expert on Lebanon should have at least 10 years of experience in education and/or social development sector in Lebanon including social analysis of development programs/interventions of donor funded education projects.  He/ She must hold a Masters degree in Education/and or other relevant social or development background. Ph.D. in Education is a plus.   He / She should have good understanding of the main concepts related to early grade reading, reading outcomes for primary level public school students, student centered models for education, teacher training in pedagogy, improved school learning environments, curriculum development, expanding access to safe and relevant education, education reform process, management resilience in education system, etc.    He/ She should have good understanding of the current structure, strengths and challenges facing the education system in Lebanon. Previous knowledge and work experience with MEHE is an advantage.   He/she should have demonstrated ability to undertake education and sector programs needs analysis.   He/ She should have exceptional organizational and communications skills, proven managerial/leadership skills on large teams on complex projects, etc.  He/she should have knowledge of USAID and other international donors that provide support to the education sector is a bonus.   He/She should be fluent in Arabic and English.  He/ She is expected to work closely with the Team Leader on the evaluation.  Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.  To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com  SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.