Education Programme Manager Norwegian Refugee Council Beirut, Lebanon
Education Programme Manager - Lebanon
Listed on 08/15/2012
Organization:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Details:
The main objective of the Education Project Manager is to further develop and coordinate the education programme in Lebanon, as well as to supervise the day to day implementation of the current education projects. Contact and follow-up with UNRWA, UNHCR and other partners is part of the PM’s responsibilities. The Education Project Manager reports to the Country Director.
Background:
NRC started its activities in Lebanon in 2006 during the war between Israel and Hezbollah, rebuilding destroyed homes in the southern part of the country. Since then, the programme has expanded to include several programme activities and new target groups. NRC has projects for both Palestinian and Iraq refugees, and is about to start new activities with Syrians fleeing from the ongoing conflict across the border. NRC has signed a regional Memorandum of Understanding with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and works closely with the agency in the Palestinian refugee camps. NRC activities cover several parts of Lebanon and take place through five field offices.
Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the NRC Programme Support Manager, expand, develop, coordinate and manage NRC’s education project in Lebanon Represent NRC at education sectoral meetings at local and national level, coordination meetings and relevant education working groups Roll out NRC’s education activities towards Syrian refugees Follow-up contact with partners in education, including UNRWA and UNHCR Recruit education staff as required Manage the NRC education staff, providing on the job training as required to increase the capacity of the team Develop budgets for proposals Manage and monitor programme finance and budgets, and revise budgets as required Organise all logistics for the projects Actively promote the rights of IDPs/returnees Report monthly on all NRC education activities in Lebanon Committed to implementing programs that involve children and youths at all levels of implementation Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Country Director
Requirements:
Personal qualities: Goal oriented Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances Flexible, creative and co-operative, with a sense of humour Practical sense and willingness and ability to contribute to logistics Willingness to commit to the NRC code of conduct and international laws/codes/conventions related to the rights of children and the overall protection of children and youth. All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable. Qualifications: Higher degree in education or related fields of study Solid field experience, preferably from refugee/IDP education programmes in complex emergencies Experience in capacity building and training of teachers Experience in staff management Experience of management of projects to deadlines Experience in logistics/administration management Experience of coordination and advocacy work Awareness and understanding of the IASC Education Cluster and the Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) and the Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response and Recovery along with additional tools and resources developed by the network Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Fluency in the English language Arabic language an asset Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue Experience working in the Middle East Experience working in partnership with implementing partners and education stakeholders Computer skills Proven skills in report/proposal writing Holder of a valid international driver’s licence
Timeline & Start Date:
Commencement: October 2012 Contract period: 12 months Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon
Application Procedure:
Please see the NRC website to apply for this post: http://www.nrc.no Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
To Apply:
http://www.nrc.no
Listed on 08/15/2012
Organization:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Details:
The main objective of the Education Project Manager is to further develop and coordinate the education programme in Lebanon, as well as to supervise the day to day implementation of the current education projects. Contact and follow-up with UNRWA, UNHCR and other partners is part of the PM’s responsibilities. The Education Project Manager reports to the Country Director.
Background:
NRC started its activities in Lebanon in 2006 during the war between Israel and Hezbollah, rebuilding destroyed homes in the southern part of the country. Since then, the programme has expanded to include several programme activities and new target groups. NRC has projects for both Palestinian and Iraq refugees, and is about to start new activities with Syrians fleeing from the ongoing conflict across the border. NRC has signed a regional Memorandum of Understanding with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and works closely with the agency in the Palestinian refugee camps. NRC activities cover several parts of Lebanon and take place through five field offices.
Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the NRC Programme Support Manager, expand, develop, coordinate and manage NRC’s education project in Lebanon Represent NRC at education sectoral meetings at local and national level, coordination meetings and relevant education working groups Roll out NRC’s education activities towards Syrian refugees Follow-up contact with partners in education, including UNRWA and UNHCR Recruit education staff as required Manage the NRC education staff, providing on the job training as required to increase the capacity of the team Develop budgets for proposals Manage and monitor programme finance and budgets, and revise budgets as required Organise all logistics for the projects Actively promote the rights of IDPs/returnees Report monthly on all NRC education activities in Lebanon Committed to implementing programs that involve children and youths at all levels of implementation Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Country Director
Requirements:
Personal qualities: Goal oriented Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances Flexible, creative and co-operative, with a sense of humour Practical sense and willingness and ability to contribute to logistics Willingness to commit to the NRC code of conduct and international laws/codes/conventions related to the rights of children and the overall protection of children and youth. All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable. Qualifications: Higher degree in education or related fields of study Solid field experience, preferably from refugee/IDP education programmes in complex emergencies Experience in capacity building and training of teachers Experience in staff management Experience of management of projects to deadlines Experience in logistics/administration management Experience of coordination and advocacy work Awareness and understanding of the IASC Education Cluster and the Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) and the Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response and Recovery along with additional tools and resources developed by the network Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Fluency in the English language Arabic language an asset Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue Experience working in the Middle East Experience working in partnership with implementing partners and education stakeholders Computer skills Proven skills in report/proposal writing Holder of a valid international driver’s licence
Timeline & Start Date:
Commencement: October 2012 Contract period: 12 months Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon
Application Procedure:
Please see the NRC website to apply for this post: http://www.nrc.no Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
To Apply:
http://www.nrc.no
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