Ecd Officer

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: The ECD Officer will set-up and manage the early childhood development and positive parenting programmes ensuring that activities are monitored and delivered to a high quality.     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   The key roles and responsibilities for the Early Childhood Development Officer are:   Rôles et responsabSuperSuSuDevelopment and Implementation of the Parenting Education Activities 2.      Development and implementation of Mother and Child activities In collaboration with the Child Protection Adviser/Manager,      design a strategy, priorities and a detailed work plan for parenting      activities. Design and implement parenting      education activities in coordination with other sectors, particularly      health (this can be with the support of external consultants and will be      implemented by animators) Adapt materials on      parenting to suit local context and priorities Coordinate parenting      education and ECD activities with other sectors Set up Mother and Child      activities in coordination with the PSS officer Ensure constant and      transparent communication and collaboration with relevant community      structures and leaders Supervise and manage      the performance of all ECD animators Support and coach Animators      in management of ECD activities and the development of quality children’s      activities in the CFS Ensure quality and      minimum protection standards are implemented and respected in all ECD sites,      including ensuring all animators and community volunteers have signed and      understood the Child Safeguarding policy Coordinate the      participation of ECD Animators in capacity building opportunities Support the development      and delivery of  trainings to ECD      Animators Ensure that ECD      materials are ordered and delivered to the ECD in a timely manner Organise monthly      meetings with Animators, to share lessons learned and exchange experiences      Document best case      practices and case studies Establishing and maintaining a weekly and      monthly work plan which will include monitoring visits to ECD activities      on a weekly basis Write weekly and monthly      reports Oversee ECD monitoring      at field level and ensure the collection of quality data Share information on      field-level successes and challenges with the Field Manager and the Child      Protection Adviser   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in teaching, social work or social sciences Extensive work experience of working directly with young children Experience of having worked in NGOs Excellent communication skills with young children and parents Experience in project management and supervision of staff Ability to write weekly and monthly reports Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, and      either English or French APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on April 21th.   The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.