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POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Education Assistant is responsible for outreaching, identifying, counseling and assisting families to ensure that children and youth have access to education. S/he will support the implementation of all education activities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon area, perform a variety of task and duties intending to find the best solution for beneficiaries and to make the project and activities successful. The candidate will closely work with refugee communities to ensure community mobilization and engagement throughout the implementation of the activities.

DUTIES:

  • Participate in the planning and implementation of the education activities including: outreach, community mobilization, awareness session, training, homework support groups, foreign language groups, etc…
  • Ensure proper follow-up and referral on possible concerns related to student enrolment in schools or in other non-formal education programs
  • Identify out of school children and ensure proper data collection
  • Handle work-related data entry and input
  • Conduct school and home visits when required
  • Conduct field visits to all activity sites and monitors the implementation process
  • Refer specific cases to education services and ensures inter-sectoral referrals whenever required
  • Any other tasks required in the framework of the education program and activities

SKILLS:

Business Skills

  • Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to human rights and gender equality
  • Exhibit pro‐active attitude
  • Ability to relate and connect with people of different cultural, ethnic, and social-economic backgrounds and a passion for helping others
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Work independently with little supervision, and also as a cohesive member of a diverse team
  • Proficient in Arabic and English or French both written and oral

Computer Skills

  • Microsoft office – all applications
  • Software applications required for daily operations

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

  • 1 to 2 years of working experience preferably in social work, community mobilization, or education
  • Experience working with migrants/Refugees and other groups
  • Experience in working with vulnerable groups is a plus
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Last modified: 
24 Aug, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Education, Refugees
Application Deadline:
Friday, 21 August 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
1 Year Renewable Contract
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Bachelor Degree in Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, Sociology, Animation or any related field
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Excellent
French Language:
Good
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Mount Lebanon
  • Matn
  • Sinn El Fil
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