Education Assistant - Beirut

Position in the Organisation:
The Education Assistant is part of the technical department and reports to the Education Senior Officer

Responsibilities - Result Areas

Monitoring and Implementing Activities:

Conduct field visits to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Informal Tent Settlements (ITSs), and Public Schools to support the quality implementation of education activities.

Assist in the ongoing coaching and mentoring of Education Officers and support coordination of regular meetings.

Monitor the implementation of the curriculum, identify gaps, and report on areas for improvement in education and/or child protection capacity building needs.

Support the proper use of education tools, ensuring accurate data collection and verification in coordination with Education Technical Officers.

Ensure that child protection principles and child participation are integrated into all education activities.

Result:
Field activities are monitored and implemented in alignment with the Child Protection Policy, with challenges identified and addressed.

Coordination and Communication:

Assist in coordinating with the technical team regarding weekly/monthly plans, transportation needs, center schedules, and data collection.

Support partner organizations in the selection of teachers, ensuring alignment with Ministry of Education (MEHE) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Represent War Child in Education coordination meetings and working groups when required.

Share updates with the Education Manager on activities, trends, highlights, and challenges for internal reporting.

Report child protection concerns to the Child Protection focal point and ensure appropriate action is taken.

Liaise effectively with field staff and collaborate closely with the technical team.

Result:
Coordination and communication are conducted effectively, ensuring all requests are addressed, and child safety concerns are promptly reported.

Competency Building:

Assist in identifying competency-building needs for partner staff.

Support in the development and delivery of competency-building programs related to education curricula and approaches, adhering to INEE (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies) Standards.

Participate in competency-building training offered by War Child, UN organizations, and other partners (when applicable).

Cascade training sessions to build the capacity of education staff.

Research and Data Collection:

Assist in the design and implementation of research activities related to education interventions, ensuring that data is collected and analyzed according to best practices.

Support in conducting assessments of the education programs and interventions, identifying areas for improvement based on findings.

Contribute to reports and documentation related to education-related research and evaluations.

Monitor education-related research trends and assist in integrating findings into ongoing projects.

Result:
Research activities are implemented efficiently, with data collection and analysis contributing to the improvement of education programs.

Knowledge and Experience:

Degree in Education or a relevant field.

At least 2 years of experience working in formal and/or non-formal education settings.

Previous experience in integrated education projects, child protection, or psychosocial support is preferred.

Experience with conducting research, assessments, or data collection in educational settings is highly desirable.

Experience in coaching teachers or providing teacher training is an asset.

Previous experience working with children, refugees, or vulnerable populations is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong social and communication skills.

Ability to adapt and work effectively in challenging or difficult security conditions.

Fluent in Arabic with strong written communication skills in English.

Ability to work collaboratively in small teams and flexibility to take on new tasks.

Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to analyse data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.