Consortium Program Officer - Beirut

The Opportunity

The Consortium Program Officer will handle information management related tasks including consortium database management for the EUTF funded Haqqi Education consortium, and support the Chief of Party and the Senior MEAL Coordinator in the analysis, monitoring and reporting of operational and MEAL activities. They will also assist the Chief of Party in coordinating Haqqi programmatic work. The consortium is led by Save the Children, with three other I/NGOs, and will implement a two-year project which aims to improve the  learning outcomes and wellbeing for vulnerable children and youth, with or without disabilities, supporting them to reach their full potential. This will be achieved by following  an integrated, cross-sectoral approach, and through a) a focus on improving access to education for out-of-school children by addressing key barriers to education and b) providing quality education to vulnerable children in safe, inclusive and protective learning environments, including youth opportunities and younger children and c) supporting children in public schools at risk of drop out to remain in education, including through retention support/catch up programmes, establishing more conducive learning environments and contribution to enhanced coordination in the education sector. The project will include children and caregivers from the most vulnerable households in refugee and Lebanese communities in Lebanon. 

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:n field.

• Bachelor degree in social work, International Development, International Relations or related field.
• At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international organization.
• Experience in digital tools development using XLS coding (Mainly ODK, KOBO, Survey123…)
• Experience in using Microsoft SharePoint.
• Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to use computer programs to collect, document and share assessment and monitoring result.
• Proven excellent English drafting and editing skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behavior and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in an international or local NGO (especially during the emergency phase).
• Able to manage stress and pressure under tight deadlines of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
• Interpersonal and Organizational skills.
• Analytical and Problem Solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to manage relationship in tense situation.
• Experience in the social/humanitarian field.
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself.
• Knowledge of SC operational activities and/ or (non-formal) Education activities.
• Commitment to Save the Children values and Child Safeguarding

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at  Consortium Program Officer - Beirut

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.