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Terms of Reference (TOR) for Center Coordinator – AICA / EIE PROJECT
Position Title: Center Coordinator – AICA / EIE PROJECT
Location: Jabal Mohsen / Mankoubin
Duration: 5 months (aligned with the project timeframe)
Level of Effort (LoE): Full Time
Reporting to: Grants Program Manager
Purpose of the Position
The Alawite Islamic Charity Association (AICA) is implementing a CRS-funded Education in Emergency (EiE) project to support displaced Syrian children and vulnerable host communities in North Lebanon, mainly in Jabal Mohsen. This initiative aims to provide structured learning opportunities, enhance child protection, and ensure household stability through integrated education and well-being interventions.
To ensure the effective operation and management of the learning centers, AICA seeks 1 qualified candidate for the position of Center Coordinator to oversee daily operations, reporting, and program implementation. The Center Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the center, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational services, alignment with EiE standards, and operational efficiency. The role involves strategic planning, team supervision, coordination with caregivers and local stakeholders, engagement with relevant authorities, and ensuring compliance with sectoral, AICA, and CRS requirements. The coordinator will serve as the primary point of accountability for center performance and the educational impact on beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities
A. Center Management & Operations
B. Program Coordination & Implementation
C. Community Engagement & Accountability
D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
E. Compliance & Safeguarding
Supervisory & Reporting Line
Line Manager: Grants Program Manager
Functional Manager: Grants Project Manager
Terms and Conditions
- The Center Coordinator – AICA / EIE PROJECT is expected to adhere to AICA’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies, and visibility guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations and administration of the assigned center.
- Ensure the center meets AICA's AAP principles and humanitarian standards.
- Develop and plan center activity strategy in alignment with project objectives, by managing and supporting the center staff, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and capacity building
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of education activities mainstreaming a protection lens, coordinating with stakeholders, including local authorities and community representatives
- Supervise administrative and logistical activities, ensuring smooth daily operations, ensuring all activities align with AICA's project framework.
- Maintain and monitor center records, including outreach, attendance, feedback, and programmatic reports
- Work closely with selected shelter coordinators in his/her area if any, along the community stakeholders and local authorities to optimize service delivery.
- Foster community participation and feedback mechanisms for service improvement.
- Promote localization and sustainability efforts in line with AICA's strategies.
- Conduct awareness sessions and community meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of center activities and beneficiary data.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to AICA's Program / Project Manager.
- Ensure compliance with AICA’s project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements.
- Enforce AICA’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Prevent and report any misconduct, SEA, GBV risks, or safety concerns.
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in education and social development related field (Mathematics, Arabic Literature, French/English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, psychology, sociology, social sciences/humanities, specialized education, or social animation) or LT in education or relevant managerial skills
- Proven experience in working in disadvantaged urban communities and vulnerable groups for a minimum of 2 years' experience
- Previous experience with children from 5 to 16 years old
- Capable of dealing with children who have experienced distress
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills Knowledge in using MS-Word / MS-Excel – Intermediate Level
- Able to recognize and refer child protection cases
Nice to have
- Knowledge in using social media applications.
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Driving License
- Strong analytical skills
- French language
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the community.
Perks
Service Contract
600 USD per Month
NRT Deduction 8.5%
Trainings
PSEA Training
Safeguarding Training
Educational Emergency