Education Programme Development Manager Lebanon

Education Programme Development Manager Lebanon NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council Beirut National Mid level Speaks Arabic, English Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Education Programme Development Manager in Lebanon will lead the technical design and strategic planning of education and youth programming. This role involves providing technical guidance, ensuring quality assurance, and managing partnerships to support NRC's transition to partner-led implementation. The manager will also oversee the development of funding proposals and reports, while promoting integration of protection and inclusion across programs. Strong collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to NRC policies are essential for success in this position. Candidate Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in Education or Youth programming Experience in project management and technical guidance Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills Fluency in Arabic and English Ability to work independently with limited supervision What we are looking for Experience in Education, Youth programming, or related technical fields. Candidates must have experience in project management, technical guidance, programme design, and quality assurance. Experience supporting partner-led or localisation models is preferred as well as strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills with ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision. Experience in external coordination with stakeholders including donors. Fluency in Arabic and English. What you will do The PDM leads on technical design, strategic planning, quality assurance, partner capacity strengthening, and programme adaptation, with a focus on supporting NRC’s transition, partner-led implementation. The role works closely with the Head of Programme, Area managers, M&E, Grants, and partner organisations to ensure consistency, compliance, and strong technical foundations across all Education and Youth programming. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. Key responsibilities: Lead the development, revision, and implementation of the Education strategy, integrating relevant Youth components to ensure coherence and complementarity. Provide technical guidance to NRC staff, partner organisations, and stakeholders on Education and Youth methodologies, content, and implementation models, as well as leading technical quality assurance processes and ensure follow-up on recommendations. Lead on programme technical inputs to proposals, budgets, log frames, and donor reporting. Responsible for the development and management of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports. Line manage Education Programme staff as well as build the capacity of NRC and partner staff through training, coaching, and development of technical resources. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, donor requirements, and national frameworks across the Education and Youth portfolios. Support Education and youth stakeholder engagement and represent NRC in relevant fora, working groups, and technical platforms, as delegated by the HoP. Promote the integration of protection, safeguarding, inclusion, and conflict-sensitivity across Education and Youth programming. In coordination with partners, provide technical oversight and support on NFE, retention support, youth skills programming, BLP/PSS integration, and inclusive facilitation approaches. Ensure alignment with MEHE/Sector and wider education frameworks, sector standards, and NRC global technical guidance across all Education and Youth activities. Work closely with M&E to strengthen indicators, monitoring tools, and data quality, ensuring evidence informs programme decisions as well as defining an M&E plan with partners. Lead on analysis of trends, opportunities, and contextual changes that impact programme direction. Ensure strong collaboration with M&E to improve tools, indicators, evidence use, and programme learning. What you will bring Minimum 5 years of experience in Education, Youth programming, or related technical fields. Experience in technical guidance, programme design, and quality assurance. Strong understanding of Education and Youth systems, NFE, youth skills development, and PSS/BLP principles. Experience supporting partner-led or localisation models. Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills. Experience in proposal and technical report writing. Fluency in Arabic and English. Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. What we offer Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon Fixed term contract: 12 months Travel: Up to 40%. Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC Important information about the application process We invite applications from all qualified candidates legally eligible to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experie