Education and CP Activity Manager

INTERSOS is an International NGO that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world’s poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

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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).

Job Purpose

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 Program 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 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 four 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 MEHE will be set up.
• Liaise with the school directors to select the trainers that will conduct the retention activities in the four 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.

Competencies: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

Professional Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience (of which 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.
• Knowledge of humanitarian and NGO principles.
• Very good knowledge of the project management cycle and experience in management.
• Good financial and budgeting understanding.
• Experience of working in a multicultural team environment
• Experience of working in insecure environments and adhering to security measures
• MS proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Driving License issued since more than 2 years.

Behavioral Skills:

• Excellent coordination, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Teamwork, team spirit and diplomacy.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Self-development, initiative, proactivity and autonomous work.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, with peaks of heavy workloads, and to manage several tasks at once with tight deadlines.
• Decision making.
• Leadership in Developing and motivating others.
• Strategic thinking.
• Driving and achieving results.
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values.
• Respect of Intersos policies and procedures.

Languages:

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

Job Title: Education and CP Activity Manager

Reports to: Head of Base/Program Manager

Duty Station: Beirut – Mount Lebanon with regular presence in the field and frequent visits to North base.

Position Type: Full time

SALARY: $2,052 – $2,155

Apply by April 29, 2024 from the link below.