Education Officer - Deir Dalloum

Job Overview:  The Education Officer, part of the PRM project, will be responsible for the

monitoring of partner’s quality education services in the assigned locations of Education centers with technical oversight and support of partner activities and implementation in Akkar and Tripoli. He/She will work closely with the Field Education Manager, and Monitoring and Evaluation team. The position will be under the supervision of the Field Education Manager.

Major Responsibilities: 

Implementation of the PRM Project:

• In coordination with partner staff, prepare and follow up on monthly activity plan in accordance with project goals.
• Ensure deliverables and targets are met in coordination with field Education Manager and implementing partner to ensure high-quality education is provided.
• Monitor the centers to make sure they are well equipped and respond to quality education standards. 
• Monitor implementation and progress of the project according to the objectives, proposal, workplan, and budget whilst closely coordinating with M&E team, Field Education manager and partner.
• Coordinate with EDU Technical Manager on curriculum, schedule, and report on gaps with recommendations for corrective measures.
• Advise on proposed new centers’ locations, design, furniture, and other needed teaching/learning materials.
• Work in coordination with IRC’s ECD, CP and Health departments to ensure the integration of services.
• Establish and maintain productive work relationships and coordinate activities with other education sector organizations.
• Attend and effectively contribute to education working group in Akkar.
• Any other task as assigned by the Education team serving the project overall.

Technical support to partner:

• Organize and lead on the pre- and in-service trainings to partner staff with the support of IRC’s Technical Manager.
• Conduct classroom observation and mentoring sessions.
• Follow up on the proper implementation of the Education components and teachers’ performance.
• Identify teachers’ capacity building needs and structure with the Technical Manager professional development plan for teachers and partner’s staff when and where applicable.
• Participate in Teachers Learning Circles (TLCs) and Teachers Classroom Observations (TCOs) activities.
• Explore with partners potential capacity strengthening, in coordination with the Technical Manager.
• Lead timely and effective programmatic monitoring of sub-award partners, identifying appropriate follow up actions, and provide completed reports.
• Promote partner participation in decision making with respect to the program, including any program adaption based on program data.
• Ensure that supported partner programs abide by humanitarian principles and sector principles and standards.
• Support the review of the performance of the partner, of the IRC, and of the partnership, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, fostering ongoing partnerships beyond the sub-award cycle.
• Follow up with partner with continuous feedback to ensure proper qualitative performance management.

Data collection and reporting:

• In coordination with MEAL colleagues, ensure data is collected for monthly and quarterly reports using dedicated monitoring tools.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports/updates as needed.
• Ensure the quality of data collection in the assigned locations and provide feedback on challenges in data collection processes and tools.

Job Requirements: 

Work Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in education (or relevant) sector, including teaching, teacher training and coaching.
• Experience in working with host and refugee communities Lebanon.
• Experience in working in partnerships a plus
• Working experience in an NGOs and INGO is a must.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

• Facilitation and capacity building experience and skills.
• English reporting skills
• Microsoft Office

Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, French and English is mandatory.                                                                        

Education / Certificates or Licenses: University degree in social science, education, pedagogy, or related field

Preferred experience & skills: 

• Autonomy and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility, commitment, work ethics and team spirit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Time-management skills; ability to prioritize and deliver on time.

Working Environment: 

The position will be based in the north, with ongoing filed visits within Akkar and Tripoli and some travel required between Beirut and North governorates.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.