Education Specialist

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is a non-governmental organization working to transform the way societies deal with conflicts. We have acquired over 30 years of experience in peacebuilding and are based in 53 local offices worldwide. SFCG first worked in Lebanon in 1996, and we opened up our office here in 2008. The issues we address are multiple, such as conflicts arising within Lebanon's diverse society, tensions resulting from the increasing influx of Syrian refugees, security sector reform, as well as women’s socio-economic empowerment. In each project we seek to engage all stakeholders and strengthen local capacities in order to create sustainable change and increase social cohesion.    SFCG is looking for en Education Specialist to provide tehcnical support to its Education for Peacebuilding programming in Lebanon. Main Tasks Report to the Programme Director and SFCG Country Director Provide technical advice to teachers involved in SFCG education projects Provide technical advice concerning the selection of educational material Monitor and review progress reports from SFCG education projects Conduct field visits to evaluate the technical implementation of Education projects and deliver recommendations accordingly Actively participate in technical workgroups responsible for the program follow-up in which the expert can provide positive contributions; i.e. Trainings, wrap up sessions, bimonthly evaluation meetings.   Profile (Qualifications and experience required): •      Master of Arts / Master of Science degree in Education or related field; •      5 years of relevant experience, of at least 3 in supporting the Education Sector of developing and / or transition countries. Knowledge and experience in Education Sector planning is a distinctive asset. •      Extensive experience in quality improvement projects in education, such as teacher training strategies, curriculum reforms, decentralization, etc. •      Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies; •      Demonstrated interpersonal, coordination, negotiation and diplomatic skills; •      Extensive professional experience in a multicultural context; •     Proficiency in English (speaking – writing – reading - listening). Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.