World Learning – Dirasa Program - SEL Program Officer

The UNICEF-funded Programme “Supporting Vulnerable Girls & Boys to Access Education in Lebanon" aims to create for out-of-school children’s multiple pathways that are flexible and responsive to each child’s unique learning needs. The program will be implemented in private schools and is estimated to target out of school children.
World Learning has an immediate vacancy for its Beirut-based “SEL Program Officer” for the UNICEF-funded Programme. This position is for a Lebanese national.
Scope and Responsibilities

The SEL Program Officer will work closely and report to and assist the World Learning’s Beirut office Project Manager in coordination with the SEL Specialist in all SEL activities related to UNICEF funded Program focused on non-Formal primary school education. S/he will be able to:
• Attend and deliver training on the project Holistic Learning Approach (HLA).
• Work through online platforms to support teachers and meet on a regular basis.
• Contribute to the development of training materials.
• Train Educational Quality focal points and semi-private school teachers, before the launching of the SBP.
• Contribute to coaching and supporting teachers, during implementation of project activities and follow up as needed.
• Monitoring quality of SEL related activities implementation.
• Document work and outcomes under the specific SEL activities.
• Visit schools across the country when and as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by SEL Specialist/Senior Management.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/Master’s degree in early childhood education, social work, psychology, or relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years teaching/working in the field at the primary school level
• Deep knowledge of the SEL field and child development
• Excellent spoken and written Arabic, English and/or French
• Extensive training experience with diverse audiences; teachers, principals, field specialists
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and flexibility with project demands
• Adequate experience in Microsoft office and excel
• Commitment to work under pressure and to deliver within timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Duration of the Assignment
Full time employment for 10 months with possibilities of renewal

World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.