Technical Officer - Education (Beirut):Final offer pending donor's approval

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

60%

Ensure the quality of the implementation of the ECE and BLN activities

Projects activities are implemented as per the developed action plan

Ensure that the implementation of the Education project in emergency components, particularly in non-formal education, are up to World Vision’s standards and national technical standards

Conduct orientation sessions for teachers and animators in the Education sector and make sure that the needed trainings (CP, interagency referrals, CB ECE, BLN, TICC) are met.

Train the teachers and animators on the pre-approved curriculum that should be delivered, its objectives and expected learning outcomes.

Develop with the teachers and animators their development plan, meet every semester and review as necessary

Conduct spot checks on the ongoing sessions and classes, note any capacity/technical/ performance gaps.

Share observations with Center Supervisors and Project Manager and come up with solutions or training needs with the support of WVL technical specialists

Prepare the schedule for the delivery of the curriculum and follow up constantly to make sure that timeline is respected in alignment to the general project timeline and deliverables

Coach and build the teachers’ capacity in:

Creating a conductive teaching and learning environment where the learners will get education according to the teaching standards and learning objectives set by World Vision Lebanon, including World Vision Lebanon’s Quality Learning Environment Framework;

Preparing lesson plans on a weekly and monthly basis according to World Vision Lebanon s formats and in line with the learning overall objectives;

Encouraging learner’s active participation and critical thinking;

Monitoring and evaluating students’ learning achievements with the use of Pre and post tests.

Monitor staff overall capacity and self-care, and support them in dealing with emotional distress due to their daily work experiences.

Deliver quality Training of Trainers (ToT) to World Vision Lebanon BML staff and partner staff, as well as training of field level stakeholders including teachers and assistant teachers.

Provide the education staff and partner staff with capacity building trainings based on classroom observations and development

Provide one to one support, constructive feedback/mentoring sessions afterwards with clear improvement plans to be agreed and established.

Coordinate with the Center Supervisors in overseeing the implementation of the classroom observation and coaching sessions

Ensure strict adherence to the principles of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality and a child centered approach and to act in the best interests of the child.

Work with the internal or external protection teams to ensure that gaps are met

Identify any technical or operational risks and report it directly to the project manager.

30%

Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation/Capacity Building.

All technical indicators are reported on, and all Pre and Post are conducted and analysed

Support the monitoring and evaluation process of the Education in Emergencies activities, with a particular focus on indicators related to learning outcomes (PRE and Post), teachers’ performance, quality learning environments, as per each donor requirements.

Conduct weekly visits to programme sites to ensure that teachers and animators, other education personnel, caregivers and the community at large are appropriately supported and qualitative programme objectives are achieved.

Prepare ToR for capacity building or other related activities including meeting with consultants and following up on the implementation plan and deliverables in coordination with the Education specialist;

Set meetings with the Project Manager to follow up on the implementation of the pre and post tests

5%

Ensure children’s safety and protection

Children attending the activities are protected and safe

Work in compliance with and respect of the principles of Child Protection and confidentiality, working with refugee and host communities with sensitivity

Identify key protection threats affecting the children and raise them to the center supervisor.

Identify safety issues and follow-up with the center supervisor on the safety and security of the chosen locations.

5%

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Coordinate with BML team members to ensure that the project is integrated in the overall urban area portfolio and is not operating in silo. Ensuring that the most marginalized children are targeted and that the urban operating guidance is applied.

100%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor degree in Education related field, (kindergarten studies, psychology, social work, specialized education (Orto-pedagogue, psychometrician, speech therapist… ) or social animation);

At least 3 years relevant experience.

Good command of English/Arabic, both written and oral

Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.

Fluent in Microsoft office (Power points/Excel/Word….)

Knowledge and experience working with children,

Knowledge of safety issues concerning infants and children.

Knowledge of child protection and Psycho-Social support programming

Creative and able to come up, embrace and coordinate innovative thinking, and problem solving skills.