PARTNER AND IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR

Title: Partner and Implementation Coordinator

Background 

Development of Lebanon’s education sector was disrupted by the onset of the Syria Crisis, which obliged the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) to focus on coordinating and managing an emergency response. Since 2011, MEHE has created places for more than 200,000 non-Lebanese students in its public schools.

MEHE’s focus is on transitioning from emergency response to meeting the development challenges of managing a protracted crisis. This is critical if Lebanon is to be able to offer all children the kind of education envisaged in Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030.

The World Bank worked with MEHE to develop Support to RACE II (S2R2) as a contribution to realizing the hybrid humanitarian and development aims of the sector. S2R2 launched in August 2017.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) is currently engaged into agreements with the International Development Association (IDA) – and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) – the World Bank - to implement the S2R2 Program.

Role

The Education Partnership Implementation Coordinator (EPIC) undertakes assigned activities, set out plans which are primarily designed to improve the scope and quality of education programs and services available to MEHE. This position is critical to the successful implementation of different education initiatives. It also aims to maintain effective communication with different education donors and stakeholders and support MEHE’s strategy to improve the teaching and learning outcomes.

The EPIC will report to the DG of Education on day to day duties. Much of the work to be undertaken by this position requires project management, communication and management skills. Also requires independent research and report writing skills. This position is well suited to candidates who enjoy working under pressure and be an effective part of a team.

The role will also require play a part in the overall OPM TA institutional development and personal capacity building plans for the DG’s Core Team. The individual will need to build strong relationships with the Core Team and transfer necessary skills, where appropriate. Wherever possible the EPIC should identify where other members of the Core Team can be brought into ongoing work to ensure sustainability.

This position has been developed to reflect the position outlined in the Capacity Needs Assessment of November 2019.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on assigned different education partnership initiatives (EPI) in accordance with the objectives established for each initiative.
• Undertaking assigned research and producing reports as required by the DG to complete assigned EPI initiatives.
• Contributing to the development of log frames or work plans relevant to EPIs within MEHE and with donors.
• Working as part of an extended DG’s Core Team, including support others to build capacity and focus on sustainability and transition.
• Conducting research, survey and analysis as per the request of GDE.
• Policy review, analysis and drafting of amendments.
• Coordinating relationship between donors and different parties across MEHE.
• Following up on the implementation of relevant EPIs work plans.
• Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of different EPIs as per the objectives set.
• Building awareness in regards to activities and opportunities of EPIs.
• Assisting with the development of EPIs proposals
• Preparing relevant agendas, minutes of meetings, regular progress reports for the DGE.
• Arranging relevant meetings and conferences with different EPIs members/stakeholders as per the request of the DG.
• Participating as requested in EPIs meetings.
• Delivering presentations as requested.
• Other duties as required.

Accountability

The Education Partnership Implementation Coordinator (EPIC) is under the day-to-day supervision of the DG of Education.

Qualifications

• Master degree in business administration, educational management, development or any related field.
• Five years’ experience in project management, partnership management and relationship with key actors particularly with International Organizations and government departments.
• At least 3 years of experience in program management, implementation, program development and coordination within MEHE.
• Proven knowledge of EPIs issues, challenges, and delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting assessments, proposal development, and strategic planning and donor relationships.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge on financial, human resource, legal and policy compliances aspects
• Experience of working successfully in partnership with international, regional and national level institutions.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team building environment.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in developing written communications and the development and delivery of oral presentations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, French is desired.
• Excellent computer and IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

   

Timetable for Work

This position requires immediate recruitment and will start as soon as can be mutually agreed by the successful candidates and OPM.