Education & Career Development Specialist
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INJAZ Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. INJAZ does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, or parental status. INJAZ Lebanon has zero tolerance towards the sexual abuse and exploitation of children is the task of all humanitarian workers, regardless of whether they are employed at INJAZ Lebanon, or in the governmental or non-governmental sectors.
POSITION TITLE: Education & Career Development Specialist
REPORTING TO: INJAZ Executive team
COVERAGE AREA: All Lebanese territories
STATUS: Full-time
PERIOD: 12 months renewable based on performance & availability of funds
The Education & Career Development Specialist will have a crucial role in planning and executing a project funded by USAID. This role involves coordinating with various partners, teams, managing resources, and maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, and compliance with project objectives and budgets.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and Management:
- Collaborate with the executive team, and field teams to ensure projects and activities are executed within the framework of the original plan and budget.
- Develop detailed project work plans in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Support project teams in the fulfillment of their duties according to project design and goals.
- Ensure close coordination at the project level with project partners, schools and the Ministry of Education for project outreach and registrations
Trainers & Volunteers’ Training & Scheduling:
- Review, update and maintain INJAZ Database of trainers & volunteers
- Oversee the recruitment and orientation of project trainers and volunteers.
- Assist in planning and implementing INJAZ Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions.
- Ensure that project trainers and volunteers consistently fulfill their roles and complete program delivery tasks in line with project standards.
- Ensure a thorough understanding of INJAZ Lebanon program content and monitor its delivery according to agreed-upon standards.
Partnerships and Relationships:
- Review, update and maintain INJAZ Database of partners
- Represent INJAZ Lebanon in meetings and partnerships with schools, universities, private companies, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and support.
- Stay informed about developments in the field of Career Readiness in Lebanon and the region
Program Implementation & Quality:
- Manage project implementation, ensuring adherence to quality standards and donor requirements.
- Develop and update quality control plans in line with INJAZ Al-Arab and donor program implementation standards.
- Manage availability of program materials and resources according to the program plan
- Review, develop, and finalize program materials in collaboration with other team members.
- Review feedback forms and M&E surveys, making necessary changes to improve the projects and programs being implemented.
- Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and manuals as needed.
- Develop, review, and issue sub-grantee contracts for projects being implemented.
- Develop, review and revamp where needed program content
- Prepare all necessary reports (Internal & External) with the frequency requested from the Executive team and the Funding entity
Administration:
- Manage the Project budget and align it with the related activities in collaboration with the Finance & Admin Manager and the Programs and Marcom team.
- Develop an annual calendar that predicts project needs and includes timetables, procedures, and responsibilities.
- Develop reports to donors with support from other team members
- Oversee the maintenance of database information related to project activities and participants.
- Contribute to the recruitment of new project personnel when needed with the support of the Finance & Admin Manager
- Review KPIs of the project team in collaboration with the Finance & Admin Manager
Other Responsibilities:
- Attend partners’ meetings and collaborate effectively with the team
- Undertake other related duties as assigned or requested
Position Qualifications:
- University Education (Master Degree level preferred) in Business, HR or Education field. (Essential)
- At least 5 years’ experience in non-profit sector, including 3 years at management level (experience with international donors is a must). (Essential)
- Experience with USAID grants is preferable
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, outgoing and dynamic (Essential)
- Excellent organizational and budgeting skills (Essential)
- Computer literate with significant experience in MS Office, specifically excel (Essential)
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential)
- Can confidently work in a stressful environment (Essential)
- Details oriented (Essential)
- Sincere interest in the mission of INJAZ Lebanon (Essential)
- Highly organized, motivated and a team player (Essential)
- Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic (Essential)
- Knowledgeable and strong interest in Career Readiness activities (Essential)
- Motorized and willing to commute to project locations all over Lebanon (Essential).
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
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