Social and Emotional Learnig Specialist - Improving Public Education Outcomes program

Chemonics International, a leading international organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Social and Emotional Learning Specialist for the USAID-funded Improving Public Education Outcomes (IPEO) Program. The project aims to support the Ministry of Education (MEHE) and Center for Education and Research and Development (CERD) to improve reading, writing, and social and emotional learning skills of girls and boys in public primary schools in Lebanon. The program will support the public education system’s overall capacity to plan, budget, deliver, monitor, evaluate and institutionalize quality educational services by providing in-depth technical assistance to the CERD and the MEHE after assessing their institutional needs and gaps. Improving the use of data for enrollment, retention and learning will be essential for sustained outcomes. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Social and Emotional Learning Specialist

• In collaboration with the Reading Team, designs SEL strengthening educational activities
• Provides trainings support to teachers, administrators, and other school staff related to evidence-based program implementation in collaboration with CERD and MEHE.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate workshops and presentations for parents, school faculty and staff, and community members.
• Administer surveys and questionnaires to evaluate various aspects of program performance.
• Continuous working knowledge of the research on social and emotional learning.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education, training, public or mental health administration/mgmt., or other related experience.