Education Coordinator: (Kubayyat- Akkar)

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 and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, on 5 or 6 month contracts, for its Lebanon Country Office, in Akkar:   Education Coordinator: (Kubayyat- Akkar) The Education Coordinator will oversee the planning and implementation of the Education in Emergencies programme in Qubayat under the supervision of the Education Advisor. The Education Coordinator  will ensure that the education intervention is of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that high quality timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context. Job Requirements:   2 years management experience in an NGO environment, including education and emergencies experience BA degree       in  education Knowledge      of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of      procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency      management Solid      project management skills related to organisational development projects      and with a proven history of delivering results Excellent interpersonal, communication and      presentation skills Fluency in written and spoken English  and Arabic Commitment       to  and  understanding  of       Save  the  Children’s  aims,       values  and principles  including rights-based approaches     APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is Oct 28th.   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.    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.