Education Assistant (Tripoli) X 3 Positions

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 with guidance from the Education Coordinator and/or PM as required. 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.   SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Education Officer Staff directly reporting to this post: No direct reports although this staff will be a focal point between the programme and implementing communities. The Education Assistants are expected to monitor and supervise the ROVs in their allocated sites on a regular basis.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Implementation Support Facilitate the implementation of the Education in Emergencies programme (particularly back to school programmes (first and second shifts, TvET etc., and working with parents and communities) under the supervision of the Education Officer, ensuring smooth exchange between the SC Education Team, beneficiaries and the school communities and providing technical support as needed. Contributing for ongoing field assessments and data collection as required. With the Education in Emergencies team, contribute to establishing and implementing operational work plans, setting clear targets and activity plans per communities/programme sites as per UNHCR Grant 2015. Communicate the targets, programme objectives and activity plans clearly to the stakeholders, focal points, parents and children, ensuring they are well understood. Liaise on a daily basis with stakeholders, communities, UNHCR (if and when required) and Save the Children supervisors and colleagues to guarantee the smooth operation of the programmes. Work directly in the field with communities/families and other stakeholders of the programme location/s – mainly at the second shift school communities. Provide information and advice the beneficiaries (parents and children) on existing formal education (First and Second shift public schools) and social and protection services, referring them to services as required. Assist in the organisation and implementation of awareness sessions for children, adolescents, parents and communities at large. Plan, coordinate and facilitate in distribution of teaching and learning materials including “school in a box” and school bags (if available) etc. Willing to be trained and become a TOT member for facilitating training on relevant topics specially for parents and Refugee Outreach Volunteers (RoV) of the programme. Lead on community outreach activities and assist in the organisation and implementation of trainings, workshops and conducting focus group discussions and participatory assessments with children and parents effectively. 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 the 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)   COMPETENCIES: -  Delivering results: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organization. -  Problem solving and decision making: Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organization and making appropriate judgments.  -  Working effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.  -  Communicating with impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.   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 Tripoli +5 region is an asset.