Education Policy Manager

Through its Cultural Governance Center, named Rashad, Adyan Foundation provides Consultancies and works on Policy enhancement in the field of Education, focusing on the topics of Citizenship and Coexistence, across subjects. Adyan has a long experience of partnership and collaboration with both Private and Public Sector, and works with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) in Lebanon.

The Education Policy Manager is the person in charge of projects in this category, ensuring their right implementation and best achievements, through the organization of related activities, the coordination with partners and experts, the collaboration with the different departments at Adyan, and the on time budget management.  

Job Description: Role and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development of Adyan’s portfolio in the Education sector, in coordination with the Development and International Relations office  
2. Contribute to the development of new projects and to the building of new partnerships in this field
3. Develop the projects and their detailed implementation plan
4. Manage the relation with partners and donors  
5. Ensure the right implementation of the projects, including daily communication, documentation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
6. Contribute to the recruitment of experts and needed resources for the projects’ implementation
7. Manage the daily implementation process of the projects and organize their events and activities in collaboration with the Protocol office  
8. Collaborate with Adyan Media Department for the public and media dimension in the projects
9. Coordinate and collaborate with the Institute of Citizenship and Diversity Management at Adyan where needed
10. Manage the projects’ budgets in coordination with the Administration Department     

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. A Master in Education Management or related field
2. Proficient command of English and Arabic languages; French is a plus
3. 3 year experience in the Education sector
4. Proven knowledge and experience in Education policy and program development
5. High capacity in strategic thinking and planning and problem solving
6. Excellent command of digital written communication
7. Excellent command of Office programs especially outlook, word and excel, and of web search and browsing    
8. Good communication and teamwork skills with capacity of relations management in a positive spirit
9. Time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
10. Ability to work in all Lebanese regions and outside Lebanon
11. Commitment to the mission, values and principles of Adyan (see http://adyanfoundation.org/about/mission/)