Community Engagement Officer (2) - Education Program

Project Overview – Dirasa

The Dirasa project supports out-of-school children in Lebanon who face severe barriers to accessing quality education due to economic hardship, displacement, and prolonged learning interruptions. Targeting 2,625 children aged 8–14, the project provides structured, level-appropriate learning opportunities in Arabic, Mathematics, and Sciences, embedded within 15 semi-private and private-free schools that have limited external support. Dirasa integrates psychosocial support (PSS), social-emotional learning (SEL), individualized learning plans, and regular follow-up to help children close academic gaps, rebuild confidence, and stay engaged in education. By strengthening schools, caregivers, teachers, and support staff, the project enhances community-based education systems and contributes to safer, more inclusive learning environments for more than 12,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries across Lebanon.

Position Purpose

The Community Engagement Officer will play a key role in mobilizing communities, supporting outreach and awareness efforts, and strengthening the link between schools, families, and local stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Dirasa Project in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and monitor Youth Community Mobilizers in identifying and referring out of school children to the Dirasa program.
• Develop and implement a localized outreach plan in coordination with the Education team.
• Engage with municipalities, community leaders, and local NGOs to promote the project and build trust.
• Contribute to service mapping of education and protection actors in the area.
• Lead the design and implementation of Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) activities that promote child rights, inclusion, and participation.
• Facilitate awareness sessions for caregivers and support the establishment of Parent-Teacher Associations in selected schools.
• Organize and support extracurricular activities, school clubs, and community events that foster student engagement.
• Participate in out of school mapping exercises and community-based assessments.
• Establish and support community-based committees to sustain engagement and feedback loops.
• Document activities, challenges, and lessons learned through regular reporting.
• Attend relevant trainings and contribute to capacity-building efforts within the project team.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Education Coordinator in support of project goals.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• University degree in social sciences, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community engagement, education, or child protection within NGOs or INGOs.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Familiarity with the BML Area context and its socio-political dynamics is essential.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including refugee and marginalized youth.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Amel’s values of neutrality, inclusion, and human dignity.
• Willingness to travel regularly to field locations across BML Area.