Education Field Leader

Job Summary

Leads the field implementation of the education project in Al-Ashara sub-district and oversees activities in the three targeted schools, ensuring that rehabilitation works are integrated with educational support, teacher capacity building, recreational activities, and non-specialized psychosocial well-being activities. Leads the education team and follows up on plans, schedules, and outputs, and coordinates with the Directorate of Education and school administrations, while ensuring the application of quality, inclusion, child protection, and accountability standards.

Location: Syria- Der ez-Zor- Ashara

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and day-to-day follow-up of all education component activities in the three targeted schools, in line with the approved work plan, budget, and outputs.
• Prepare and follow up on implementation plans and timelines and assign responsibilities; review progress against activities, outputs, and indicators; and take corrective action or escalate obstacles to the Field Project Manager.
• Supervise education sector staff, contractors, and service providers linked to educational activities, clarifying tasks and priorities and monitoring performance quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Coordinate regularly with the Directorate of Education, school administrations, and relevant parties to define implementation arrangements, facilitate access to schools, and minimize disruption to the learning process during rehabilitation works.
• Follow up on the implementation of school rehabilitation works in close coordination with the Field Engineer, ensuring that works proceed in line with approved BoQs, technical specifications, and requirements for safety, child protection, and accessibility.
• Follow up on the provision and distribution of school kits to all targeted students, operational stationery, school safety supplies, and approved furniture and equipment; verify the completeness of receipt and handover records; and coordinate on any shortages or discrepancies.
• Coordinate and follow up on educational assessment and remedial learning support activities in cooperation with teachers and school administrations, ensuring assessment results are used to identify learning gaps and organize support according to needs and grade levels.
• Organize and follow up on teacher capacity-building activities in classroom management, inclusive education, basic psychosocial support, Education in Emergencies (EiE), and referral pathways, and follow up on documenting participation and applying the acquired practices.
• Oversee the setup of child-friendly activity and well-being rooms, and monitor the safe and inclusive use of non-specialized recreational and creative materials and activities, ensuring that cases requiring specialized support are referred through approved pathways, without taking on specialized case management.
• Conduct regular field follow-up visits to schools; document progress, challenges, and observations; and follow up on closing corrective actions in coordination with the technical team and school administrations.
• Prepare and submit periodic progress reports and required updates; compile data and supporting documents on activities, outputs, distributions, training, and field coordination; and ensure their accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Strengthen accountability to students, caregivers, and the school community by clarifying project-related information, following up on non-sensitive feedback and complaints and referring them to the relevant parties, and handling safeguarding and protection issues confidentially through approved pathways.
• Ensure the needs of girls, boys, children with disabilities, and other children at greatest risk are taken into account, guaranteeing non-discrimination and safe participation in and access to supported activities and facilities.
• Contribute to reviewing operational risks and post-project activity continuity plans, and document lessons learned, maintenance needs, and arrangements for handing over materials and assets to school administrations and education authorities.
• Adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and the Policy on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment, and report any complaint related to safeguarding or misconduct.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant university degree; higher qualifications are an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in implementing or coordinating education programs in humanitarian or early recovery contexts, preferably including experience managing field teams and dealing with schools and education authorities.
• Experience in preparing work plans, tracking outputs and indicators, reporting, and coordinating with partners and service providers.
• Experience in Education in Emergencies, inclusive education, child protection, and monitoring school rehabilitation works is an added advantage.

Personal Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to delegate tasks, monitor performance, and manage priorities and timelines.
• Effective communication, coordination, and negotiation skills with work teams, school administrations, education authorities, and service providers.
• Ability to prepare reports, review data and documents, follow up on corrective actions, and solve problems.
• Commitment to the principles of accountability, inclusion, non-discrimination, child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
• Proficiency in computer use, word processing, spreadsheets, and professional communication tools.

Child Protection Policy

ONSUR maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of child abuse and exploitation. The organization is fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment across all areas of its work. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of behavior to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and any breach of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action.

Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Policy

ONSUR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all. Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of any kind — whether based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or military status — is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

All staff are expected to promote a culture of respect and integrity. Participation in any form of abuse, harassment (verbal, physical, or sexual), intimidation, or exploitation — whether inside or outside the workplace — is a violation of ONSUR’s core values and policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

ONSUR is strongly committed to gender equality and encourages qualified female candidates to apply for this position.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by filling out the Google Form linked below. Please provide your CV explaining your relevant experience for the role.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ONSUR reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified