Education and CP Activity Manager

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Education and CP Activity Manager

Code: SR-34-2719

Duty station: Beirut with regular presence in the field

Starting date: 01/11/2022

Contract duration: 12 Months

Reporting to: Head of Base / Programme Manager – BML

Supervision of: Case worker, Social Workers, Engineers, Technical team

Dependents: Accompanied duty station

General context of the project

Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation which is negatively affecting also the neighboring countries, since 2013 INTERSOS has resumed operations in the Middle East to contribute toward ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees fleeing their home in search of safety, with special focus on most vulnerable groups (children, women, elderly and persons with special needs).

In Lebanon, INTERSOS has focused its humanitarian response on supporting Syrian families displaced across urban and rural areas, promoting social cohesion between refugees and the host population, with a programme that focuses on a multi-sectorial approach covering Protection (CP/GBV/PWNS/, legal, CBP, Protection Monitoring, PSS), Education, WASH, Shelter and Basic Needs including Cash and Winterization Assistance.

Specifically, in Beirut and Mount Lebanon governorates, INTERSOS will be implementing, with the support of the Italian Agency for Cooperation to Development (AICS) a project focusing on rehabilitation of school facilities, retention support, and PSS activities.

The PSS part of the project will be focusing on innovative techniques for psychosocial support through the utilization of puppetry and inclusive sports activities done through a local partner. A component of inclusion promotion and awareness of the importance of education is also foreseen. The Project will be implemented in close coordination with the Lebanese Ministry of Education (MEHE) and the local NGO Red Oak.

General purpose of the position

The general purpose of the position is to ensure the proper and effective technical and quality implementation of the project “ASPIRE: Safe, Protected and Inclusive Environments for a Sustainable Educational Path for Vulnerable Boys and Girls in the Governorate of Mount Lebanon” funded by the Italian Cooperation.

The Education and CP Activity Manager will be responsible to provide the technical support in order to ensure smooth implementation of the project on the ground, with the support of the base Programme Manager and of the relevant technical department teams (Shelter and Protection managers), while directly leading the technical aspects of the Education component.

S/He will be the direct supervisor of the activities and of the dedicated team. In particular, S/He will supervise the Protection and Education teams, the social workers, and the engineers; s/he will ensure the coordination with other projects ongoing in the area and the coordination with the Italian Cooperation Agency

Main responsibilities and tasks

Regarding the rehabilitation component, the Activity manager will be responsible for the implementation of the activities especially supporting the shelter unit in order to draft the BoQ and launch the BID. During the implementation period, s/he will supervise both the technical team and the implementation of the works on the ground. S/he will be responsible to sign the final approval certificate and in particular:

• S/He will assess the structures both for schools and wash facilities before starting the works in order to compile the BoQ and start with the procurement accordingly to the internal procedures.
• S/He will be responsible for the definition and the final design of the civil works in the two selected schools.
• S/He will design the civil interventions and prepare the Bill of Quantity with the support of the Shelter expert and the Procurement Unit.
• S/He will support the procurement Unit in order to open the BID.
• S/He will help the Procurement unit draft the contract for the supplier and s/he will guarantee the approval from the head of mission.
• S/He will supervise the work and ensure that everything will be implemented in efficient and effective way.
• S/He will guarantee the material’s quality and also the cost-effectiveness of the works.
• S/He will follow up on the works and go to the field in order to ensure the correct implementation of the works.
• S/He will propose modifications if the schools need more or different interventions.
• S/He will prepare monthly reports on the works’ progress.
• S/He will evaluate the technical team by using the Internal Review Process – IRP.
• S/He will actively participate in the Working Groups.

Moreover, as for the soft component of the project regarding the education and PSS activities, s/he will:

• Actively contribute to developing the working plan in regard to protection and education sectors.
• Be responsible to make sure the coordination between schools and MoE will be set up.
• Liaise with the school directors to select the trainers that will conduct the retention activities in the two schools.
• Responsible to monitor and evaluate the education activities implemented in the schools.
• Select the social workers for the implementation of the PSS activities.
• Guarantee the capacity building of the staff.
• Communicate to the donor if the project faces challenges during the education activities in the schools.
• Constantly assess the beneficiaries’ needs in order to fill the gaps and provide an efficient and effective service.
• Coordinate with all the other sectors in order to provide a holistic approach.
• Coordinate with other different partners and actors working in the same sector or in the same area.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Master’s degree (MA or LLM) in international relations, Education, and/or Human Rights/ International Humanitarian Law or related subjects.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience in project management positions, preferably within an INGO.
• Previous experience implementing education, and protection programs.
• Previous experience with projects funded by the Italian Cooperation is desirable.
• Previous working
• experience in the Middle East is desirable.

Professional Requirements

• Strong theoretical, technical, and practical background in Project Management
• Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison
• Experience in Education projects and/or Child Protection projects
• Able to manage and supervise technical teams and monitor project progresses, challenges and lessons learned, and react accordingly
• Knowledge of the Lebanese humanitarian context and the Syrian refugee crisis is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks.
• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Italian with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Arabic is “desirable”

Personal Requirements

• Excellent team-working and team-building skills, as well as the ability to work under high pressure and with flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate into a multicultural team.
• Problem solver, dynamic, mature.
• Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
• Pro-active approach to work.
• Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
• Flexibility, the capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
• Available to share accommodation facilities when required.
• European Driving license B “desirable”