Job ID
42482
Job Title
Education & Protection team leader (Operation)
To work for
Secours Islamique France (SIF)
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Education/Training - Administrative - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Objective 1: Contribute to Education and Protection Strategy Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
•Support Education and Protection department on development and implementation of SIF overall and in-country strategies, its associated procedures and tools.
Objective 2: Contribute to All Base Projects’ Development & Implementation
•Support development of new proposals with Education & Protection focus in response to calls for funding, ensuring integration of lessons learnt from previous projects & sector priorities
•Support proposals’ budgets construction for Education & Protection activities in close coordination with Program Coordinator, Grants Officer and Education & Protection team
•Assist the Education and Protection team to develop & improve the projects’ logical frameworks whenever it is relevant
•Use HR tools for an effective remote staff management
•Contribute to recruitment and management of project staff, in particular the Education of-ficer, Education Assistant & the all-round log
•Supervise the Education & Protection field staff, from officer level, and support them to solve the issues faced during the implementation of the activities
•Ensure the planning & timely implementation of project activities as per the project management guidance and detailed implementation plans such as PMP (activity, communication, procurement, MEAL)
•Provide guidance on procurement plan and support all-round logs to liaise with other departments (Logistic & Finance especially)
•Closely work with relevant departments (logistic, HR, program) to ensure that required supplies and material are timely delivered for all projects’ activities
•Follow SIF guidelines, especially for procurement, finance, safeguarding and data protection
Objective 3: Contribute to All Base Projects’ Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
•Monitor the projects through regular field visits in coordination with the MEAL team and Damascus Office
•Use and complete the PMP & other projects’ tools to monitor the progress of the activities, indicators’ targets, budget spending and procurement processes
•Participate to periodical project meetings with MEAL Department to assess project indicators achievement progress
•Participate to periodical project meetings with the Finance Department to assess projects’ budget spending
•Lead & attend to periodical project meetings with Education & Protection Team Leaders, Coordinator & Program Coordinator to ensure the projects’ monitoring
•Analyse project data regularly, in order to monitor the indicators’ achievement progress and identify ongoing challenges
•Capitalize on the data collected and attend periodical lessons learnt meetings to improve programme delivery & quality during and after the end of the projects
•Maintain secured electronic records and paper files
Objective 4: Contribute to All Base Projects’ Reporting
•Support as needed to the Education and Protection Coordinator on the projects’ progress reports
•Prepare periodic internal progress reports (including PMP) and ensure their timely submission to SIF Head Office
•Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for donors, in particular 4W, narrative and financial reports & ensure their timely submission
•Assist the Education & Protection Coordinator in preparing other relevant reports
•Ensure means of verification including photos, beneficiary consents, success stories/case stories are shared with SIF Head Office
•Archive project related documents timely.
Objective 5: Ensure coordination with external stakeholders such as governmental institutions, local authorities, clusters and SIF partners
•Contribute to mapping of social and non-governmental services available in the area of operations at local level, including preferred communication & contact details
•Coordinate with relevant government, non-governmental authorities and key community leaders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of SIF projects & SIF reputation
•Support participation of SIF in activities related with Education and Protection sectors at national level
Objective 6: Contribute to ensure SIF Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) & PSEA implementation
•Understand, adhere and ensure implementation of the organization’s Child Safeguarding and PSEA policies
•Handle sensitive information in line with SIF CSP and PSEA policy
•Ensure personal and sensitive information of children is kept in a safe place to avoid access of irrelevant persons
Act as back-up of Education & Protection Team Leader – Technical Advisor
Perform other duties closely linked to the employee responsibilities, skills or experience as required for the organisation needs.
•Support Education and Protection department on development and implementation of SIF overall and in-country strategies, its associated procedures and tools.
Objective 2: Contribute to All Base Projects’ Development & Implementation
•Support development of new proposals with Education & Protection focus in response to calls for funding, ensuring integration of lessons learnt from previous projects & sector priorities
•Support proposals’ budgets construction for Education & Protection activities in close coordination with Program Coordinator, Grants Officer and Education & Protection team
•Assist the Education and Protection team to develop & improve the projects’ logical frameworks whenever it is relevant
•Use HR tools for an effective remote staff management
•Contribute to recruitment and management of project staff, in particular the Education of-ficer, Education Assistant & the all-round log
•Supervise the Education & Protection field staff, from officer level, and support them to solve the issues faced during the implementation of the activities
•Ensure the planning & timely implementation of project activities as per the project management guidance and detailed implementation plans such as PMP (activity, communication, procurement, MEAL)
•Provide guidance on procurement plan and support all-round logs to liaise with other departments (Logistic & Finance especially)
•Closely work with relevant departments (logistic, HR, program) to ensure that required supplies and material are timely delivered for all projects’ activities
•Follow SIF guidelines, especially for procurement, finance, safeguarding and data protection
Objective 3: Contribute to All Base Projects’ Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
•Monitor the projects through regular field visits in coordination with the MEAL team and Damascus Office
•Use and complete the PMP & other projects’ tools to monitor the progress of the activities, indicators’ targets, budget spending and procurement processes
•Participate to periodical project meetings with MEAL Department to assess project indicators achievement progress
•Participate to periodical project meetings with the Finance Department to assess projects’ budget spending
•Lead & attend to periodical project meetings with Education & Protection Team Leaders, Coordinator & Program Coordinator to ensure the projects’ monitoring
•Analyse project data regularly, in order to monitor the indicators’ achievement progress and identify ongoing challenges
•Capitalize on the data collected and attend periodical lessons learnt meetings to improve programme delivery & quality during and after the end of the projects
•Maintain secured electronic records and paper files
Objective 4: Contribute to All Base Projects’ Reporting
•Support as needed to the Education and Protection Coordinator on the projects’ progress reports
•Prepare periodic internal progress reports (including PMP) and ensure their timely submission to SIF Head Office
•Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for donors, in particular 4W, narrative and financial reports & ensure their timely submission
•Assist the Education & Protection Coordinator in preparing other relevant reports
•Ensure means of verification including photos, beneficiary consents, success stories/case stories are shared with SIF Head Office
•Archive project related documents timely.
Objective 5: Ensure coordination with external stakeholders such as governmental institutions, local authorities, clusters and SIF partners
•Contribute to mapping of social and non-governmental services available in the area of operations at local level, including preferred communication & contact details
•Coordinate with relevant government, non-governmental authorities and key community leaders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of SIF projects & SIF reputation
•Support participation of SIF in activities related with Education and Protection sectors at national level
Objective 6: Contribute to ensure SIF Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) & PSEA implementation
•Understand, adhere and ensure implementation of the organization’s Child Safeguarding and PSEA policies
•Handle sensitive information in line with SIF CSP and PSEA policy
•Ensure personal and sensitive information of children is kept in a safe place to avoid access of irrelevant persons
Act as back-up of Education & Protection Team Leader – Technical Advisor
Perform other duties closely linked to the employee responsibilities, skills or experience as required for the organisation needs.
Qualifications
•At least 3 years of management experience in an NGO environment
•At least 3 years’ experience in education in emergencies and/or protection
•Bachelor’s degree in education, social studies, social work, psychology, or related field
•Proven track record in delivering quality programs
•Knowledge of humanitarian donors (especially UNICEF, UNHCR and ECHO) & their pro-cedures
•Proven experience in respecting donor guidelines, including finance and procurement
•Experience of managing several projects (and tasks) simultaneously, strategically planning, define priorities and analyze information
•Knowledge of international humanitarian system, standards (such as Sphere, CHS, KCS, INEE or CPHA) & accountability frameworks
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
•At least 3 years’ experience in education in emergencies and/or protection
•Bachelor’s degree in education, social studies, social work, psychology, or related field
•Proven track record in delivering quality programs
•Knowledge of humanitarian donors (especially UNICEF, UNHCR and ECHO) & their pro-cedures
•Proven experience in respecting donor guidelines, including finance and procurement
•Experience of managing several projects (and tasks) simultaneously, strategically planning, define priorities and analyze information
•Knowledge of international humanitarian system, standards (such as Sphere, CHS, KCS, INEE or CPHA) & accountability frameworks
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Specific Vacancy Requirements
•Interpersonal, Communication and Presentation skills
•Culturally sensitive
•High ethical standards (Confidentiality, Impartiality, Honesty)
•Solutions oriented
•Deal with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy
•Analysis and Decision-making skills
•Critical Thinking
•Time Management & Tasks prioritization
•Emotional Intelligence
•Culturally sensitive
•High ethical standards (Confidentiality, Impartiality, Honesty)
•Solutions oriented
•Deal with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy
•Analysis and Decision-making skills
•Critical Thinking
•Time Management & Tasks prioritization
•Emotional Intelligence
Salary and Benefits
Confidential
About us
Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a nongovernmental organization devoted to international solidarity, social and humanitarian causes in the fields of humanitarian assistance and development aid, both in France and in the world.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 24, 2025
Expiry Date
Apr 23, 2025
Photo
Required
CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Have you ever been arrested, Indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law (exclude minor traffic violation).
Q2: Please confirm that you have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to PSEA, or left employment
Q3: Please Confirm that you don’t suffer from any health issues (Chronic disease, injuries,) that prevent or limit your ability to perform your tasks properly.
Q2: Please confirm that you have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to PSEA, or left employment
Q3: Please Confirm that you don’t suffer from any health issues (Chronic disease, injuries,) that prevent or limit your ability to perform your tasks properly.