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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of education activities (formal, non-formal, PSS, teacher support, etc.) in assigned locations.
• Ensure adherence to INEE Minimum Standards and EiE principles.
• Monitor implementation progress and resolve issues in coordination with the Education Program Manager.
• Supervise the distribution of learning materials, school bags, and supplies.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor progress, quality, and accountability.
• Ensure inclusive and equitable education practices, especially for girls and children with disabilities.
• Responsible for conduct and train education staff on NFE diagnostic assessments.

2. Staff Supervision and Capacity Building

• Supervise and support Education Officers, Assistants, and other staff.
• Identify training needs and facilitate capacity-building sessions for field staff and teachers.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, PSEA, and code of conduct policies.

3. Coordination and Representation

• Coordinate closely with Education Cluster partners, Education Directorate, school principals, and local councils.
• Represent the organization in local-level education and protection meetings as needed.
• Support the establishment and functioning of PTAs, TLCs, and community engagement mechanisms.

4. Reporting and Documentation

• Contribute to the development of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, distributions, training sessions, and beneficiary lists.
• Support data collection for needs assessments and evaluations.

5. Accountability and Safeguarding

• Ensure feedback and complaint mechanisms are active and accessible in all supported learning spaces.
• Follow up on protection incidents and referrals in coordination with the Protection team.
• Promote safe learning environments and contribute to child safeguarding across education interventions.

Note: the above-mentioned responsibilities are key one, there might be other duties to be appointed by the direct manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in education programming in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven experience managing field teams and engaging with local stakeholders.
• Knowledge of EiE, INEE Minimum Standards, and child protection principles.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs (UNICEF, SCHF, ECHO, etc.).
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic required; English desirable.

Ability to work under pressure and in insecure environments

• Experience in Syria context.
• Experience with digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK).

Previous work with NGO/INGO in education or protection sector**.**

The information contained in this job description reflect the duties and responsibilities required for this position, but it can not be considered fully comprehensive.