Education Program Manager

The Key functions of the Program Manager are:

1. Strategy and Policy development

• Responsible for developing Education policy and framework in line with the B&Zs mission and values and mainstreaming
• In collaboration and coordination with both B&Z staff and external stakeholders, develop integrated program strategies

2. Project development and Proposal writing

• Contribute to the development of high-quality proposals according to B&Z priorities as identified in the country operational plan
• Ensure that all activities are included in project M&E plans and key lessons learned are incorporated in new project proposals
• Responsible for securing adequate funding to support education projects in the areas of intervention

3. Technical Management

• Provide technical support to the project teams as per the programs. This including devising implementation plans per project/programme
• Ensure that timely technical support and advice is provided to the project team to make sure the project is implemented on time and to budget
• Undertake periodic technical management field visits to the project location (in coordination with the field management team) and report on progress to the line manager with clear recommendations.

4. Capacity building

• Responsible for developing tailor-made training materials based on the project requirements and the needs of the project team
• Responsible for delivering custom made training as necessary
• Ensure B&Z are kept aware of current trends and best practices in relation to Education
• Proactively exchange learning and synergy with other stakeholders in the sector

5. Communication and Networking

• Actively engage B&Zs work and participate in the external meetings and working groups such as the UN cluster meeting and other, as relevant
• Establish appropriate information-sharing relationships with staff in similar positions within other INGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions
• Pro-actively communicate and coordinate with other relevant B&Z teams to ensure safe, timely, effective, and accountable achievement of objectives and targets
• Pro-actively liaise and build a good rapport with INGO, UN, local authority officials, community representatives, and any other relevant stakeholders
• Represent B&Z where appropriate with implementing partners, government, and donor entities at the field level
• Help build strong relationships with donors and UN agencies at the field level to ensure predictable funding for B&Zs programming

6. Reporting

• Prepare periodic reports on all activities following specified formats and agreed on schedules
• Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of all activities to ensure maximum impact and sustainability

Additional Tasks:

Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the line manager

Essential qualifications

• Must have a degree in Education or any other closely related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of working experience in a humanitarian context and experience
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in education programming
• Understanding of protection principles, conflict sensitivity
• Proven ability to build external relationships with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism in a complex and demanding environment
• Previous experience in Lebanon or a similar context
• Track record in developing and securing funds for education projects from institutional and other donors
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good team player