The Education Senior Officer will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education activities in the field.

Working closely with school education personnel, local stakeholders, and partners, the Senior Officer ensures high-quality, timely, and context-sensitive implementation aligned with project objectives, cluster standards, and donor requirements.

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).

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