Project Officer - Enhancing Quality & Inclusive Education Project

Since 2006, Right to Play has been working in Lebanon to support most marginalized children and young people, provide them with access to play-based learning and psychosocial support. In our new strategy 2024-2026, Right to Play will focus on enhancing the learning and social and emotional skills of children affected by crisis through play-based teaching methodologies, providing play-based psychosocial support to improve the holistic wellbeing of children and young people, and supporting young people to fulfill their potential and drive change at local and national levels.

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ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The EQIE project (Enhancing Quality & Inclusive Education) is of 5 years and it aims to support children, aged 6 to 14, to achieve improved reading skills as well as enhanced social emotional skills. EQIE will be implemented through a civil society partner with focus on children and adolescents inside Palestinian camps and gatherings.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Officer reports directly to the Program Manager (PM) and is responsible for the effective administration of the project, monitoring of the selected partner, and reporting on the outcome to internal and external contacts as required.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Project management (45% of Time):

• Contributes to the formulation of the project strategic plans feeding into the overall country strategic plan.
• Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
• Guides project partners on executing the agreed upon workplan.
• Manage relationship with the sub-granted partner and ensure ongoing monitoring of the project implementation.
• Develops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
• Compiles reports received from local partner and submits monthly activity reports to PM.
• Completes monthly budget projections and tracks expenditures.
• Participates in the planning of budget and tracks activity expenses occurred against cash projections.
• Procures project equipment (in coordination with Logistics Officer/Assistant where applicable), within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
• Coordinates facility upgrades based on the needs of the project site.
• Arranges for storage and delivery of sport equipment to participating schools.
• Coordinates with other NGOs/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.
• Monitors security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
• Follows up on logistics issues at project location and ensure assets, including project vehicles are maintained.

Job Responsibility #2: Networking, representation, and partnership building ( 15% of time)

• Shares activity plans with local NGOs, CBOs (community-based organizations) and looks for synergies and opportunities to work together.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Ministry of Education, UNRWA, and other local stakeholders where needed.
• Ensures implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with local representation of Government, and partner organizations.
• Facilitates collaboration and networking with other organizations, government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and project activities.
• Coordinates planning meetings with partners and represents RTP in various platforms.
• Conducts an assessment survey to determine the NGOs that RTP could partner with and initiates partnerships.
• Ensures partners are in compliance with RTP Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policy.

Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring and reporting (15 % of Time):

• Visits project locations to oversee activities, events and collects information to report on performance outcomes.
• works with center supervisors and teachers to develop their understanding of RTP’s monitoring and evaluation system as it relates to reporting on children and teachers actively involved in sport and play activities.
• Ensures accurate collection and timely submission of quantitative and quantitative monitoring information according to RTP monitoring tools
• Submits regularly reports to Program Manager and occasionally external stakeholders including Ministries, partners and donors.
• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project team, stakeholders and the PM.

Job Responsibility #3: Ensure Accountability and Compliance (15 % of Time):

• Ensures that all project activities adhere to safeguarding policies and standards.
• Coordinates with relevant departments to maintain accountability for safeguarding concerns, monitor the implementation of child protection measures, and report any violations.
• Oversees the financial administration of the project by ensuring compliance with financial policies, proper documentation, and budget tracking to prevent misuse of funds and ensure transparency.

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Job Responsibility #4: Team Management where applicable (5% of Time):

• Oversees performance of any contract staff such as trainers or facilitators where applicable.
• Ensures staff understands and complies with policies
• Assesses training needs of all direct reports with input from project staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Oversees training of coaches delivered by Project Coordinators and observes coaches’ performance for certification.
• Follows existing systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of the project staff.

Job Responsibility #7: Perform Other Duties (5% of Time):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, management or other related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 -5 years’ experience in education project management  
• Proven experience in Education in Emergencies programs, with at least 2 years of experience managing or implementing education projects in crisis-affected areas.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations, including displaced children and youth, ensuring access to safe, inclusive, and quality education.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and delegation skills
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong development and team building skills

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Understand project management cycle
• Knowledge of psychosocial support and child protection principles in education, ensuring the integration of these into learning environments.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools and approaches relevant to education programs in emergencies, including contextual needs assessments.
•  Knowledge of gender-sensitive and inclusive education practices, and how to adapt curricula for different levels of need in emergency settings.
• Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
• Effective report writing and analytical skills

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge in child and/or adult education 
• Knowledge in Sport for Development
• Experience developing and managing budgets