Job Description:
The Education Manager (North Lebanon) will supervise the start-up and ongoing implementation of safe and appropriate community-based education activities as part of a broader education strategy.
Position objectives:
- Effectively manage the education team in the governorate, including ongoing technical and operational support
- Ensure high quality education programming in the governorate, that is responsive to the needs on the ground and well coordinated with all education actors
Who this position reports to: Senior Education Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Supervision & Development
- Directly supervise education staff in North Lebanon.
- Support the provision of ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to all program staff. Ensure staff adhere to best-practice principles when working with children, youth, and community members.
- Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews.
- Plan/coordinate and oversee staff workplans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities.
- If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
- Mentor and support staff’s professional development and foster a positive team spirit to encourage innovative and quality programming.
Activity Planning & Implementation
- Prepare and maintain/update detailed workplan(s) that support and achieve the overall grant timeline and completion date
- Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines
- Approve expenditures to designated level; assist in managing and monitoring monthly expenditures and tracking budgets.
Grant Monitoring & Reporting
- Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
- Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for internal M&E purposes.
- Produce/contribute to internal and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements.
- Ensure that the program is implemented according to schedule and budget and that project objectives are met.
- Ensure that the project undertakes continuous monitoring and evaluation so that activities are appropriate and based on a clear understanding of the problems, causes, contributing factors, and issues specific to out-of-school or at-risk children and youth.
- Support the collection, analysis and dissemination of project data and information for problem analysis, planning and evaluation with all stakeholders.
Coordination & Representation
- Work closely and coordinate with logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in internal meetings.
- Work closely with other IRC programming sectors to ensure information sharing about geographic targets, cases to be referred or supported by other sectors, and holistic integrated support to communities; continuously coordinate with other program managers including child protection, protection monitoring and information sharing, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development.
- Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders and other implementing partners.
- Coordinate with and/or advise peer agencies, local government, and other stakeholders to promote delivery of high quality education programming and to ensure adherence to best practices for education in emergencies.
Program Development
- Assist in the collection of data, assessments and proposal development for the sector.
Other
- Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
Professional Standards
- While working on an IRC project, you are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the country employment policies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Education, social sciences, international development or related field.
- Clear understanding of education in emergencies, including barriers that children face in accessing their right to education.
- 3-5 years professional experience in teaching or school administration, providing teacher professional development/training, psycho social support activities, curriculum development, community mobilization for education.
- Previous experience leading teams in education programming.
- Experience facilitating trainings and workshops on education topics.
- Familiar with emergency contexts and issues.
- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
- Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods of community development and mobilization.
- Comfortable attending and facilitating meetings and representing education issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
- Fluency in English and Arabic strongly preferred
- INGO experience preferred
Travel and other requirements: The position will be based in North Lebanon, with some travel required between the governorates and the main IRC office in Beirut.
rouba.trabolsi@rescue.org
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August 22, 2014
August 1, 2014
Internship - World Vision - Lebanon
An internship opportunity in communications at World Vision Lebanon, for an undergraduate student (second year or senior).
Opportunity: Internship Opportunity
Period: 2 months (August and September)
Organization: World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Website of World Vision International: http://www.wvi.org/
Link to World Vision (Lebanon): http://www.wvi.org/lebanon
Payment: The internship is not paid, but World Vision pays 300$ for transportation fees.
Working hours: Part-time
Skills of the Candidate:
Major: Communication Arts, Journalism, International Affairs.
Year at University: Junior or Senior Student.
mona_daoud@wvi.org
Opportunity: Internship Opportunity
Period: 2 months (August and September)
Organization: World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Website of World Vision International: http://www.wvi.org/
Link to World Vision (Lebanon): http://www.wvi.org/lebanon
Payment: The internship is not paid, but World Vision pays 300$ for transportation fees.
Working hours: Part-time
Skills of the Candidate:
Major: Communication Arts, Journalism, International Affairs.
Year at University: Junior or Senior Student.
mona_daoud@wvi.org
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May 1, 2012
Training Coordinator - Amideast - Lebanon
Description
The Training Coordinator will be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to the Office Director and will be in charge of overall training and assessment operations.
This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and
individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.
Specific Responsibilities
- Supervising and providing leadership of project training staff
- Designing and administering capacity development programs, institutional assessments and organizational strengthening activities
- Administering systems for participant selection, nomination, travel and logistical arrangements, document processing, and service provider procurement
- Arrange for Third Country training provider placements for the MENA region
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with USAID, the Embassy, other USAID technical assistance implementers, service providers, host country government and private institutions as needed.
- Oversee the preparation of annual work plans.
- Regularly update donor on progression of program trainings and assessments.
Required Qualifications
- MA in Social Sciences, International Mgmt, International Relations, International Education, or equivalent
- Minimum 6 yrs. experience managing capacity development/institutional strengthening/training projects
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team leadership capabilities.
- Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures, especially related to ADS 252 and 253
- Proven ability to work effectively in sensitive environments
- Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Send CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to lebanon@amideast.org
The Training Coordinator will be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to the Office Director and will be in charge of overall training and assessment operations.
This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and
individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.
Specific Responsibilities
- Supervising and providing leadership of project training staff
- Designing and administering capacity development programs, institutional assessments and organizational strengthening activities
- Administering systems for participant selection, nomination, travel and logistical arrangements, document processing, and service provider procurement
- Arrange for Third Country training provider placements for the MENA region
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with USAID, the Embassy, other USAID technical assistance implementers, service providers, host country government and private institutions as needed.
- Oversee the preparation of annual work plans.
- Regularly update donor on progression of program trainings and assessments.
Required Qualifications
- MA in Social Sciences, International Mgmt, International Relations, International Education, or equivalent
- Minimum 6 yrs. experience managing capacity development/institutional strengthening/training projects
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team leadership capabilities.
- Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures, especially related to ADS 252 and 253
- Proven ability to work effectively in sensitive environments
- Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Send CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to lebanon@amideast.org
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December 30, 2011
Country Director - Search for Common Ground - Lebanon
The Organization Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG's mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 400 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 47 offices in 28 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.
Summary of Position The Country Director (CD) of SFCG in Lebanon has the overall responsibility for the program development, management and successful operations in Lebanon. The Country Director will report directly to the Director of Muslim-Western Relations and Middle East and North Africa Programs, based in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
- Manage the implementation of the conflict transformation programme in Lebanon within the overall vision and goals of the organisation
- Oversee the management of SFCG-Lebanon's projects while managing project priorities, developing plans and long-term strategies in Lebanon
- Take full responsibility for the financial management and health of the SFCG-Lebanon programme, including budget management, financial reporting, and budget monitoring
- Recruit, manage, and evaluate SFCG's programme and project staff in Lebanon
- Oversee ongoing capacity-building efforts of staff members, particularly in areas of programme and budget management
- Monitor and evaluate the results achieved by the different projects and the programme as a whole, supported in part by the Design Monitoring and Evaluation team in Washington, DC
- Serve as SFCG's representative in Lebanon
- Work with public and private actors, non-governmental organisations, the media and disadvantaged communities on institutionalising a culture of conflict transformation and mediation
- Develop and maintain relationships with international and local trainers, partner organisations, other NGOs, media, donors, clients, key government officials, and others
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations
- Oversee the management of grants and budgets and report regularly to supervisor
- Raise additional support for the Lebanon programme through proposal and report writing and other channels, as necessary
- Identify new opportunities for SFCG involvement in Lebanon
- Stay informed of the international conflict resolution field to ensure that the programme's work remains innovative and professional
- Maintain local administrative policies and procedures, ensuring that they comply with SFCG policies
- Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organisation, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts
- Contribute to SFCG growth and development in other countries, as may be appropriate
Safety and Security Responsibilities
- The Country Director shall hold primary responsibility for ensuring the Country Office is in full compliance with all SFCG Safety & Security Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to:
- Develop and maintain field office safety & security plan, including evacuation.
- Ensure the Country Office maintains a healthy and productive work environment in line with SFCG's policies and procedures.
- Set security alert level for country program via regular risk assessments and ensuring all staff and visitors are informed of the current security alert level, threats in the area, and their respective responsibilities.
- Ensure all staff receives Safety & Security training as appropriate to the context.
- Provide incident reports to Regional Director and Director of Operations, for review by SFCG Management Team; this should include all security, safety and serious health incidents.
- Where appropriate, lead or coordinate investigations.
- Ensure that SFCG is participating in local NGO security networks and maintaining other key relationships for maintaining good staff safety & security.
- Establish safe communication protocols for country program staff for reporting "all ok" status during emergencies and for sharing important security information.
- Ensure good data security, including the protection of sensitive information and sufficient off-site back-ups (such as within HQ) to prevent major losses in key data.
- Identify and train at least one senior staff manager who would act on behalf of Country Director in event Country Director is not available.
- Ensure that other related practices are in compliance with SFCG policies: hiring & management; employee relations, developing partnerships, procurement and cash management.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of experience in international relations, peace-building, development, journalism and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues and civil society strengthening
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area required (Master's degree preferred)
- Extensive experience working in and/or knowledge of Lebanon and the political, social and cultural issues affecting the region
- Knowledge of and experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation
- Significant experience in project management at a high level in a non-profit environment
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, project development, fundraising, proposal and report writing, and grants management
- Demonstrated financial management and programme administration experience
- Ability to successfully manage and inspire a team in the field of conflict resolution, international development or related fields
- Excellent managerial skills, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships
- Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage and prioritize multi-donor funding
- Proven ability in convening and facilitating multi-party meetings and ongoing dialogues
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing monitoring systems and initiating regular evaluations of the programme
- Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level officials to community leaders
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Written and oral fluency in English, Arabic highly desired
- Ability to function as a social entrepreneur
- A team spirit
Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 232-6718 with the subject heading: Country Director – Lebanon. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.
Summary of Position The Country Director (CD) of SFCG in Lebanon has the overall responsibility for the program development, management and successful operations in Lebanon. The Country Director will report directly to the Director of Muslim-Western Relations and Middle East and North Africa Programs, based in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
- Manage the implementation of the conflict transformation programme in Lebanon within the overall vision and goals of the organisation
- Oversee the management of SFCG-Lebanon's projects while managing project priorities, developing plans and long-term strategies in Lebanon
- Take full responsibility for the financial management and health of the SFCG-Lebanon programme, including budget management, financial reporting, and budget monitoring
- Recruit, manage, and evaluate SFCG's programme and project staff in Lebanon
- Oversee ongoing capacity-building efforts of staff members, particularly in areas of programme and budget management
- Monitor and evaluate the results achieved by the different projects and the programme as a whole, supported in part by the Design Monitoring and Evaluation team in Washington, DC
- Serve as SFCG's representative in Lebanon
- Work with public and private actors, non-governmental organisations, the media and disadvantaged communities on institutionalising a culture of conflict transformation and mediation
- Develop and maintain relationships with international and local trainers, partner organisations, other NGOs, media, donors, clients, key government officials, and others
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations
- Oversee the management of grants and budgets and report regularly to supervisor
- Raise additional support for the Lebanon programme through proposal and report writing and other channels, as necessary
- Identify new opportunities for SFCG involvement in Lebanon
- Stay informed of the international conflict resolution field to ensure that the programme's work remains innovative and professional
- Maintain local administrative policies and procedures, ensuring that they comply with SFCG policies
- Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organisation, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts
- Contribute to SFCG growth and development in other countries, as may be appropriate
Safety and Security Responsibilities
- The Country Director shall hold primary responsibility for ensuring the Country Office is in full compliance with all SFCG Safety & Security Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to:
- Develop and maintain field office safety & security plan, including evacuation.
- Ensure the Country Office maintains a healthy and productive work environment in line with SFCG's policies and procedures.
- Set security alert level for country program via regular risk assessments and ensuring all staff and visitors are informed of the current security alert level, threats in the area, and their respective responsibilities.
- Ensure all staff receives Safety & Security training as appropriate to the context.
- Provide incident reports to Regional Director and Director of Operations, for review by SFCG Management Team; this should include all security, safety and serious health incidents.
- Where appropriate, lead or coordinate investigations.
- Ensure that SFCG is participating in local NGO security networks and maintaining other key relationships for maintaining good staff safety & security.
- Establish safe communication protocols for country program staff for reporting "all ok" status during emergencies and for sharing important security information.
- Ensure good data security, including the protection of sensitive information and sufficient off-site back-ups (such as within HQ) to prevent major losses in key data.
- Identify and train at least one senior staff manager who would act on behalf of Country Director in event Country Director is not available.
- Ensure that other related practices are in compliance with SFCG policies: hiring & management; employee relations, developing partnerships, procurement and cash management.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of experience in international relations, peace-building, development, journalism and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues and civil society strengthening
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area required (Master's degree preferred)
- Extensive experience working in and/or knowledge of Lebanon and the political, social and cultural issues affecting the region
- Knowledge of and experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation
- Significant experience in project management at a high level in a non-profit environment
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, project development, fundraising, proposal and report writing, and grants management
- Demonstrated financial management and programme administration experience
- Ability to successfully manage and inspire a team in the field of conflict resolution, international development or related fields
- Excellent managerial skills, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships
- Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage and prioritize multi-donor funding
- Proven ability in convening and facilitating multi-party meetings and ongoing dialogues
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing monitoring systems and initiating regular evaluations of the programme
- Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level officials to community leaders
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Written and oral fluency in English, Arabic highly desired
- Ability to function as a social entrepreneur
- A team spirit
Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 232-6718 with the subject heading: Country Director – Lebanon. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.
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