Overview
The Education Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing the implementation of Education projects in Lebanon, supporting the delivery of quality Non-Formal Education, Formal Education, and Education in Emergencies interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of Education and EiE activities
- Develop and monitor detailed implementation plans, activity tracking tools, and budget forecasts
- Ensure quality implementation of NFE, FE, and EiE interventions in coordination with partners and technical teams
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess progress, quality, and safeguarding compliance
- Support the implementation and tracking of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Coordinate closely with implementing partners to ensure timely and effective delivery of activities
- Monitor project expenditure, support budget re-phasing and re-alignment, and follow up on financial documentation
- Contribute to donor, weekly, and monthly reporting, including progress updates and lessons learned
- Maintain effective relationships with MEHE, local authorities, sector actors, and partner organisations
- Represent the project in Education Sector Working Groups and coordination forums as delegated
- Ensure activities align with INEE standards, Child Protection principles, safeguarding policies, and donor regulations
- Support capacity strengthening and ongoing coaching for facilitators, field teams, and partner staff
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian or development programming
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Education and/or Child Protection programming
- Proven experience in project coordination, implementation, monitoring, and partner management
- Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, and governmental institutions
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Lebanon, particularly barriers affecting children’s access to education
Qualifications
• Degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field
