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For every child, the right to Education

UNICEF designed an innovative and comprehensive response and launched a programme named Dirasa that will provide comprehensive package of integrated services to 50,000 marginalized and vulnerable children school, across all eight governorates in Lebanon.

As Dirasa is UNICEF flagship program of UNICEF LCO, it is important and necessary to support program development, monitor implementation, and ensure quality assurance, where the officer will support the NOC specialist to ensure proper programme implementation and follow-up. Adding to the above the associate will support the follow up with MEHE to ensure different policies and SOPs related to the MFP are in place to ensure the proper implementation of the programmes.

Under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist (NOC – Access), the Education Associate will provide technical, programmatic and operational support to the effective implementation of the Dirasa programme and related Multiple Flexible Pathways (MFP) interventions. The function will focus on strengthening field-level monitoring, data collection and analysis, partner follow-up, and system-level coordination with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).

The Education Associate will support regular field visits to Dirasa schools and learning centres to monitor programme quality, compliance and progress, and will contribute to evidence-based decision making through timely consolidation and analysis of programme data. The role will also support the documentation of implementation bottlenecks, lessons learned and best practices to inform programme adjustments and reporting.

At the system level, the Education Associate will support the NOC Specialist in engagement with MEHE and key education stakeholders to advance national policies and processes related to non-formal education. This includes contributing to the development and operationalization of key frameworks such as the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) Standard Operating Procedures, Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) guidelines, certification processes, and the organization and implementation of the national NFE assessment.

Through a combination of field monitoring, analytical support and coordination functions, the Education Associate will play a key role in ensuring that Dirasa programme implementation remains aligned with national priorities, delivers quality learning outcomes for children, and effectively supports pathways for out-of-school children to transition into formal education.

How can you make a difference? 

1. Field Monitoring and Quality Assurance of Dirasa Implementation
2. Programme Data Management, Analysis and Reporting
3. Partner Follow-up and Implementation Support
4. Support to System-Level Coordination with MEHE
5. Knowledge Management and Learning
6. Supply Management for MFP and Emergency Response
7. Programme Monitoring and Compliance Oversight
8. Financial and Budgetary Follow-up
9. Administrative and Logistical Support

To view the full job description, open the attached JD file:  2026,EDU,UNOPS, Education Associate(SirasaSystem), ToR.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, development Studies, International Development, Public Administration.
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in programme management, education programming, data and information management, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education programmes (formal or non-formal), coordination with government counterparts and implementing partners, and the collection and analysis of programme data to support decision making.
  • Experience in field monitoring, documentation of results, and use of data management systems is required.
  • Previous experience working with education authorities, NGOs, or UN agencies in Lebanon or similar contexts is considered an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of French or any other UN language is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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