Programme Officer (Education), Palestinian Programme (PPL)

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Overview

Support the Palestinian Programme in Lebanon to implement, monitor and report on educational activities.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in education, educational management, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or any other relevant programme.
• Field work experience particularly focused in the Palestinian camps and gatherings in Lebanon is required.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet.
• Have affinity with or interest in UNICEF’s Palestinian Programme, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

For more than 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. UNICEF’s Area Programme for Palestinian children (APD) aim to further the realization of children’s rights, improve access to basic services, strengthen the protective environment and promote social inclusion of Palestinian children and women in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and State of Palestine. The Palestinian Programme in Lebanon (PPL) contributes to improving the lives of Palestine refugees by providing programmatic interventions in partnership with UNRWA and a consortium of NGOs, in areas not covered (or marginally covered) by UNRWA.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Officer (PPL) National Officer , the UNV Programme Officer (Education) will support the Palestinian Programme in Lebanon (PPL) to implement, monitor, and report on the planned activities and results in the Area Programme Document (APD) and the Rolling Work Plan (RWP) for the programme aligned with country/area programme and goals and provide technical support to the programme ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (PPL) National Officer in the Palestinian Programme, or the designated representative, the National UN Volunteer Specialist (Programme Officer – Education) will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of education interventions targeting Palestinian children in camps and gatherings. The UN Volunteer will contribute to evidence-based programming, effective partnerships, and knowledge management to ensure quality and inclusive education opportunities for the most vulnerable children.

The UN Volunteer will perform the following key tasks:

1. Programme Planning, Development, and Management

• Provide technical support in the development of the education projects of the Palestinian Programme, including contributing to the Situation Analysis and identifying critical intervention areas. • Assist in drafting and revising annual and multi-year work plans, monitoring frameworks, and results-based plans for the education programme. • Propose adjustments to programme strategies and approaches based on field-level evidence and partner feedback. • Support coordination with relevant stakeholders to ensure education activities are aligned with UNICEF’s strategic priorities and national policies.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of education and Early Childhood Education and (ECE) programme in Palestinian camps and gatherings. • Collect and analyze data on agreed performance indicators to inform programme adjustments and improve accountability for results. • Participate in mid-year and annual reviews with partners and government counterparts. • Contribute to the drafting of key reporting deliverables, including the annual Palestinian Programme Status Report.

3. Partnership and Coordination

• Liaise with implementing partners and support coordination in Child Development, particularly:

o Expanding access to quality formal education and ECE services. o Strengthening school- and community-based retention programmes. o Promoting inclusion of children with disabilities in education and non-formal learning.

• Support efforts to build partner capacity, share best practices, and ensure alignment with humanitarian principles and inclusion standards.

4. Knowledge Management and Reporting

• Support documentation of lessons learned, and good practices related to education interventions in Palestinian camps and gatherings. • Assist in maintaining accurate and updated databases and contribute to analysis that informs planning and advocacy. • Support the preparation of donor reports, internal updates, and briefing notes on education-related components of the Palestinian Programme.

5. Other Duties

Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor to support the effective delivery of the Palestinian Programme’s education component.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Minimum 3 years of experience in education, educational management, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or other relevant programmes, at the national and/or international level or any other related field. • Field work experience particularly focused in the Palestinian camps and gatherings in Lebanon is required. • Experience in emergency preparedness, contingency planning and response is an asset. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Have affinity with or interest in UNICEF’s Palestinian Programme, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Benefits package: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,606.58 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

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