Project Coordinator

About Teach for Lebanon

Teach for Lebanon (TFL) is a Lebanese NGO committed to ensuring that every child in Lebanon, irrespective of their socioeconomic background, has access to quality education. TFL employs an innovative approach that emphasizes youth capacity building to implement impactful educational interventions and provide systemic support for students in need.

Therefore, TFL recruits and trains Lebanon’s most promising fresh graduates, known as "TFL Fellows," and places them in schools serving economically disadvantaged refugees and Lebanese children. These fellows receive ongoing training and support to address educational challenges through transformational teaching, guiding their students toward academic success. Throughout their journey, they evolve into leaders and advocates for a brighter future in Lebanon.

Teach for Lebanon is an independent local NGO and part of Teach for All, a global network spanning 62 countries dedicated to educational equality

Learn More: www.teachforlebanon.org

Role Summary

The Project Coordinator for the Education Above All (EAA) Project will oversee the daily implementation and operational management of the initiative. The role involves coordinating with Fellows, schools, and community stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of project activities, aligning with the goals of providing quality education and social-emotional support to vulnerable children in crisis settings.

The Project Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners, ensuring project objectives are met while maintaining compliance with donor requirements and organizational standards.

Main Accountabilities

• Coordinate the execution of EAA project activities, ensuring alignment with the project’s objectives and timelines.
• Monitor progress against milestones and prepare regular updates for the project manager.
• Work closely with Fellows and mentors to support the delivery of academic and SEL interventions in targeted schools.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure quality implementation and address challenges proactively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner schools, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with donors, including EAA representatives, to provide updates and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Support the organization of training sessions for Fellows, focusing on trauma-informed teaching, SEL, and emergency education strategies.
• Identify capacity gaps among project staff and Fellows and coordinate additional training as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports, success stories, and lessons learned for internal use and donor submission.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities and outcomes.
• Monitor project expenditures to ensure alignment with the budget.
• Coordinate the distribution of project resources, including laptops, stationery kits, and humanitarian aid, to schools and students.
• Identify potential risks or challenges in project implementation and propose solutions.
• Respond promptly to issues arising in the field, including conflicts or logistical delays.
• Ensure effective communication between Fellows, mentors, and the TFL education team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in project management, education, or a related field (master’s preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in the education or NGO sector.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in data collection and reporting.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, French is a plus.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Knowledge

• Familiarity with Education in Emergencies (EiE) frameworks and practices.
• Knowledge of Lebanese education policies and systems.

Working Conditions

Location: The chosen candidate will be based in Achrafieh Office.  

Package: Competitive salary based on experience with NSSF and Medical-Life Insurance benefits.

Duration: 8 months

Other: Frequent visits to the field which includes schools all over Lebanon.