Lebanon

For more information please head to our website https://sboverseas.org/internship, where you can also apply online. Any questions can be directed to hq.intern@sboverseas.org

SB OverSeas is a non-profit organization working in Belgium and in Lebanon, assisting those escaping conflict through education and empowerment programs all while providing aid and raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis. SB OverSeas is looking for interns to join us in the Internship Programme for 2020. These internship positions are catered to individuals who are eager to develop their teaching skills as well as put into practice additional skills or interests in the field of empowerment development.

The internship includes an Arabic language course that helps elevate the interns ability to communicate in classrooms, immerse quicker into the community, and gain Arabic proficiency, a vital skill in the international field. These language courses take place twice a week and are catered to their specific level. Language certificates are provided.

 

Primary tasks:

- Plan and deliver lessons in English, Maths and Science

- Submit weekly lesson plans for each of the classes

- Teach English to centre staff and tutoring children in need of extra support

- Support extra-curricular activities for children, some taking place on the weekends

- Attend training sessions and team meetings

- Establish partnerships with other organizations that can provide both resources and lead the extra-curricular activities that take place after classes and on the weekends

- Establish partnerships with other organizations that can offer SB OverSeas team trainings that enhances the programme

- Generate a weekly and monthly status report to ESL Officer indicating success rate and progression of work

 

Secondary tasks:

- Support staff with extra tasks such as organizing donations, planning celebrations, doing outreach and distribution

 

Essential Qualifications:

- Experience working with refugees and at-risk individuals

- High-level working English

- Experience working with children

- Teaching experience preferred but not mandatory

- Multi-national and humanitarian experience

- Teaching experience and/or qualifications

- Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated, energetic, and capable of independent work
• Well organised
• Confident and direct when representing SB Overseas in official fora
• Displays strong personal initiative
• Works well under pressure
• Social and engaging with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and open to new ideas
• Calm and rational with a logical and analytical approach to problems

Required profile and experience

Education

• Master degree in Refugee law, Development, International Human Rights Law, Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, Gender studies or other relevant to the position

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years in humanitarian assistance and 2 years of international relief and emergency experience in senior (Field Coordination and up) positions in a multicultural environment,
• Previous experience in the Middle East region (desirable)
• Experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts, with experience in supporting emergency responses, access and security analysis and management
• Experience in Protection
• Experience in need assessment and project design

Professional Requirements

• Background in protection and human rights projects
• Ability to set high standards for quality of work and quick adaptability and flexibility in stressful environment
• Ability to manage human, technical, administrative and financial resources.
• Good expertise in monitoring (target analysis, budget management and follow up, financial plannig…)
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
• Skills and achievement in project proposal or report writing

Languages

• Fluency in English, spoken and written;
• Arabic and Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements

• Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM.
• Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stressful conditions.
• Excellent diplomacy skills
• Ability to delegate and work in team
• Flexibility (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)
• Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation
• Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-development, initiative-taking.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach.
• Good computing skills

 

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: Country Programme Coordinator

Code: SR-34-1171

Duty station: The post holder will be based in Beirut, Lebanon with frequent missions in the Country                 

Starting date: 01/12/2019                                                                                                                           

Contract duration: 13 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: 6 project managers

Dependents: yes       

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit, humanitarian aid organization founded in 1992. INTERSOS works towards a world of equality, justice, peace and solidarity, to achieve this INTERSOS helps people to live in dignity and safety, alleviating suffering and meeting their needs. The mission of INTERSOS is to support people, families and communities in areas most effected by crisis around the world, providing crucial assistance to populations in life threatening situations, in situations of famine and suffering resulting from extreme poverty, disasters, and conflict.

INTERSOS started to work in Lebanon in 2006 to support the Lebanese people affected by the Lebanese-Israeli war. Since 2013 INTERSOS has been supporting the vulnerable populations in Lebanon affected by the Syrian conflict, including both Syrian refugees and affected Lebanese people.

Today INTERSOS has 4 bases in Lebanon (North, South, Bekaa and Mount Lebanon) and implements 6 projects in different sectors: Protection, which is the biggest part of the portfolio, WASH and Shelter. The main donors are UNHCR, and AICS.

General purpose of the position

The Country Programme Coordinator will assist the Head of Mission with the overall country programme development and management in accordance with INTERSOS’ country strategies, plans and policies.

The Programme Coordinator is responsible to (general duties)

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring a quality implementation of the projects implemented in Lebanon, with the support of technical staff and MEAL department
• Providing project management support to Project Managers.
• Direct responsible of the line management of the Project Managers (in coordination with HoM)
• Play a key role in the definition of the Strategy of the mission
• Lead the development of new concepts and proposals (design of the project rationale, logframe, budget and narrative) in collaboration with technical department and under the supervision of the HoM.
• Monitor, evaluate and support the implementation of the program, supervise and coordinate also the donor reporting
• Represent INTERSOS in relevant meeting. Main focal point for Italian donors.
• Act as Deputy Head of Mission

Main responsibilities and tasks

Quality implementation

• Provide a support and supervision to the Project Managers through regular field visit, meeting with the staff and the line managers, supervise the planning of the activities and programs.
• Coordinate with the MEAL/Quality Department to ensure a proper follow up on the quality of the programme.

Human Resources - technical support to Project Managers.

• Play the role of line Manager of the Project Managers.
• In collaboration with HR and HoM, support the recruitment of the staff
• Build the capacities and supervise the Project Managers
• Responsible of the evaluation of the project Managers.
• Propose training and identify capacity building for the national and international staff (nationalization of the staff is a priority of the mission).

Strategy Development and new funding            

• Lead the definition of the programming strategy for INTERSOS with HoM
• Support the HoM to design a Lebanon Country Strategy.
• Lead the design of potential funding opportunities and the new proposal (coordination and writing)

Monitor, Evaluation and Supervision of Project Management

• Provide direction to Project Managers of the work planning, budgets and spending
• Support the Project Managers in the planning and the monitoring of the achievement of the activities, deliverables and budget.
• Provide feedbacks on the monthly monitoring tool (PAT) to PMs (both technical and financial)
• Ensure that the Project Manager produce high quality donor report

Representation, Coordination and Advocacy

• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, local authorities, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the project areas.
• Proactively engagewith donors, international NGO and other actors participating at coordination meetings.
• Guarantee productive working relationships with relevant Working Groups at the national level.
• Ensure the participation of INTERSOS to relevant Working Groups and Task Forces (responsibilities can be delegated)
• Brief Head of Mission and relevant Project Managers on discussions held during working groups.
• Organize programme meetings on a monthly basis.     
• Developing strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible.

Reporting

• Monthly report to be submitted on the 15th of the month to the supervisor on activities and Programme Achievements.

Other objectives and duties:

• As requested by the Head of Mission, for the effective implementation and quality of the activities of the mission

 

Required profile and experience

Education

• Master degree in Refugee law, Development, International Human Rights Law, Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, Gender studies or other relevant to the position

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years in humanitarian assistance and 2 years of international relief and emergency experience in senior (Field Coordination and up) positions in a multicultural environment,
• Previous experience in the Middle East region (desirable)
• Experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts, with experience in supporting emergency responses, access and security analysis and management
• Experience in Protection
• Experience in need assessment and project design

Professional Requirements

• Background in protection and human rights projects
• Ability to set high standards for quality of work and quick adaptability and flexibility in stressful environment
• Ability to manage human, technical, administrative and financial resources.
• Good expertise in monitoring (target analysis, budget management and follow up, financial plannig…)
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
• Skills and achievement in project proposal or report writing

Languages

• Fluency in English, spoken and written;
• Arabic and Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements

• Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM.
• Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stressful conditions.
• Excellent diplomacy skills
• Ability to delegate and work in team
• Flexibility (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)
• Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation
• Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-development, initiative-taking.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach.
• Good computing skills

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5d8315494364130012732062/                                    

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.             

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue –SR-34-1171 – Country Programme Coordinator - Lebanon”.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

For more information please head to our website https://sboverseas.org/internship, where you can also apply online. Any questions can be directed to hq.intern@sboverseas.org

SB OverSeas is a non-profit organization working in Belgium and in Lebanon, assisting those escaping conflict through education and empowerment programs all while providing aid and raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis. SB OverSeas is looking for interns to join us in the Internship Programme for 2020. These internship positions are catered to individuals who are eager to develop their teaching skills as well as put into practice additional skills or interests in the field of communications and marketing.

The internship includes an Arabic language course that helps elevate the interns ability to communicate in classrooms, immerse quicker into the community, and gain Arabic proficiency, a vital skill in the international field. These language courses take place twice a week and are catered to their specific level. Language certificates are provided.

 

Primary tasks

Communications and Marketing responsibilities:

- Follow and implement SB OverSeas Communication Plan

- Write, edit, and send daily and weekly content for social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to Project Development and   Communication Officer

- Create new ideas for press releases and marketing campaigns

- Follow and search for conferences to attend on the behalf of SB OverSeas

- Develop marketing strategies that are both sustainable and maintain SB’s mission of non-profit activities to advertise our products and sell in larger quantities

- Develop strategies to contact companies and organizations in both Lebanon and in Europe who wish to collaborate with SB OverSeas and sell our products

- Collaborate with Empowerment Development Intern, Communication Intern, and Project Development Officer to propose new ideas for activities based on the demand of companies and organizations who wish to work with SB OverSeas by offering their designs and logo

- Generate a weekly and monthly status report to Project Development Officer indicating success rate and progression of work (e.g number of conferences attended and partnerships established)

 

Teaching responsibilities:

- Plan and deliver lessons in English, Maths and Science

- Submit weekly lesson plans for each of the classes

- Teach English to centre staff and tutoring children in need of extra support

- Support extra-curricular activities for children, some taking place on the weekends

- Attend training sessions and team meetings

- Report to ESL Officer for teaching evaluations and supervision

 

 

Secondary tasks

- Support staff with extra tasks such as organizing donations, planning celebrations, doing outreach and distribution

- Creatively explore social and news media to optimize exposure of marketing campaigns

- Foster at least one new partnership and platform per month

- Collaborate with Communications team in Brussels Headquarters for larger press releases and campaigns

- Study SB OverSeas digital marketing channels and online content to develop new strategies for increasing sales

- Plan and run a digital fundraiser for SB’s products

 

Essential Qualifications:

- Experience working with refugees and at-risk individuals

- High-level working English

- Experience working with children

-  Multi-national and humanitarian experience

- Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated, energetic, and capable of independent work
• Well organised
• Confident and direct when representing SB Overseas in official fora
• Displays strong personal initiative
• Works well under pressure
• Social and engaging with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and open to new ideas
• Calm and rational with a logical and analytical approach to problems

 

Roles/ Duties:
 
ESL Officer 
• Checks volunteers’ lesson plans each and provides feedback. Ensure that volunteers have completed planning by Sunday 8pm deadline and follow up with those who have not completed their planning 

• Periodically monitors volunteers’ classes to ensure that teaching corresponds to the curriculum as appropwriate: in the first month all volunteers will undergo a formal observation and in the second month, a follow up visit will be carried out. Additionally, ESL Officer will aim to visit all classes informally and provide feedback or resources if needed 5 times a week
• Provides feedback on lesson planning to ensure that lessons have clear objectives, are engaging and activities meet the learning objectives 
• Visits volunteers classes (formal observation) to provide resources, feedback and goal setting support on lesson planning, classroom management and student engagement
• Communicates with the volunteers regarding teaching and learning (deadlines etc.)
• Co-leads weekly volunteer team meetings with Team Leader and provides volunteers with weekly professional development sessions 
• Assists Centre Manager with scheduling (extra classes, meetings, class schedules)
• Meets with Education Supervisors to exchange information about the volunteer and teacher teaching teams  
• Is responsible for developing and updating a resource inventory. Communicates with management about resource priorities and needs
• Collect regular feedback (regarding planning, teaching & learning) and communicate the concerns and from volunteers to Saida Leadership
• Assists Education Coordinator in the development of resources and curriculum and processes which support teaching and learning in the centres
• Ensure that handover and transition week run as smoothly as possible by ensuring planning for transition week is provided, handover notes are complete and completing teaching duties when required
• Updating the Google Drive, especially at the start of each cycle: folders, lesson planning template, schedules etc.
• In collaboration with Team Leader generate and share a comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines for the Education Coordinator, Centre Manager as well as the Volunteer Coordinator in Brussels 
• Supports staff and volunteers in creating assessments, tracking students and updating the google drive
• Supports volunteers with their class transitions on arrival/departure
• Assist during transition week 
 

Team Leader
• Supports Center Manager and aids in the completion of administrative duties
• Provides encouragement to team members, including enhancing staff engagement, team bonding etc. Create and participate in team-building opportunities- amongst volunteers, and between the staff. 
• Communicates and upholds rules to team members 
• Communicate the concerns and collect regular feedback (unrelated to teaching and learning) from volunteers to center manager
• Co-lead (with ESL Officer) weekly team meetings with volunteers to share center updates, and follow up on the progress of certain concerns (non-teaching and learning related)
• Ensures the living space provided by SB Overseas is livable and comfortable for the volunteers who have chosen to stay there
• In collaboration with ESL Officer generate and share a comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines for the Education Coordinator, Centre Manager as well as the Volunteer Coordinator in Brussels 
• Monitors the grocery budget
• Assist with teaching and other duties during transition weeks
 
Required skills/experience:
• TESOL/TEFL or other ESL teaching qualifications
• Prior experience teaching English as a second language to refugees
• Commitment to teach for 6 months
• Skills in cross-cultural communication, organization, planning and teaching/instruction preferably as an Arabic speaker.

How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV to jobs@sboverseas.org
Please note the position is remunerated (300$/month), however accommodation and food subsidy is provided with contribution from the intern. More details on this will be provided during the interview.

 

Education:
• University Degree in ESL.

 
Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
• Previous teaching experience • Education in primary education is a bonus • Proficient in Microsoft Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc.

• Experience working with children from difficult backgrounds

• Ability to manage classroom behavior with students who can be challenging. Ability to create new and adapt current curriculum that is engaging and relevant for our students.

 
Special Notes:
This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to the organizational and operational needs.

SB Overseas is a non-profit organisation registered in Belgium, dedicated to providing essential humanitarian aid, as well as education, vocational training and psychological support for refugees, asylum seekers, and other victims of conflict. We run projects in Belgium, Lebanon. our foundational philosophy is to provide this aid without reference or discrimination towards any religious or political affiliation.

Period: (6 months’ internship + 300$/month) + Accommodation.
Starting date: Nov 2019
Location: Lebanon
Working Days: (from Monday to Friday 8H – Saturday 5H)

Description:SB Overseas is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified ESL teacher to help run one of our schools for refugee children in Lebanon. Your main responsibilities will be following the curriculum with the Education Officer and providing support to teachers and volunteers. In our schools, volunteers are primarily responsible for leading English lessons with refugee children who have beginning literacy or low beginning ESL.Volunteers also teach Maths and Science with the assistance of our teaching staff.
We deliver a curriculum of remedial education for young refugee children who have missed out on one or more years of their education. The refugee children in our schools need remedial education in order to have a chance of passing entry tests for the Lebanese public education system. Without access to public education, they risk missing out on an education permanently and becoming a ‘lost generation’.

Position reports to: Education Coordinator.

Position in the center: S/he collaborates closely with Education coordinator, Education supervisor, manager of the center, teachers, and volunteers.