Education Field Coordinator - Bekaa (for immediate hire)

The Education Field Coordinator will be responsible to:

• Support in the identification of partner organizations in the target area and in the outreach and recruitment of teaching staff and target beneficiaries
• Build a strong relationship with local partners and youth target groups and represent the project before the partners when required
• Act as focal point for partners and all partner NGOs, as well as other relevant stakeholders and municipalities;
• Support implementation of the project and oversee all necessary logistics, oversee and manage all field activities including placement, workshops, trainings, events, etc.
• Monitor the implementation and progress in the field and ensure that activities implemented are in line with approved plans and agreed indicators
• Manage and coordinate local and field visits for project manager or any concerned parties;
• Coordinate meetings with different stakeholders (school authorities, students, parents and communities representatives, NGOs, representatives and any other relevant stakeholders)
• Assess ongoing needs for capacity building among education staff, partners, teaching staff (beneficiaries) and discuss actions with PM in a timely manner
• Collect data, compile and update information in the field and prepare minutes of meetings and progress reports as requested
• Any other task relevant to the position and agreed upon with the Education PM.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BA or technical degree in the field of Education, Psychology, or Social Science
• Two to three (2-3) years of related experience with local and/or international NGOs
• Available to start immediately (max within 10 days after receiving an offer)

Skills

• Dynamic leader with creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations
• Good interpersonal and networking skills with local partners and target beneficiaries
• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic
• Working knowledge of English.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in classroom settings i.e. teaching, teacher support, etc. (Desirable)