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-34-9353
Duty station: Beirut with regular presence in the field
Starting date: 27/05/2024
Contract duration: 5 Months - Until 30/09/2024
Reporting to: Head of Base / Programme Manager - BML
Supervision of: Case worker, Social Workers, Education Officer, Engineers, Technical team
Functional Supervisor: n/a
Type of Duty Station: 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, Mount Lebanon, & Tripoli 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 project includes protection, education, and rehabilitation activities. 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).
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 “A Great Place To Learn: promozione del diritto all’istruzione attraverso il miglioramento di spazi didattici e attività educative inclusive a favore dei minori in età scolare nei governatorati di Nord e Monte Libano”" 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:
Moreover, as for the soft component of the project regarding the education and PSS activities, s/he will:
Required profile and experience
Education
Professional Experience
Professional Requirements
Languages
Personal Requirements
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