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Center Manager – Ajdabiya

Job Purpose:

In accordance with the instructions received by and under the supervision of INTERSOS Project Manager, the Centre Manager will be responsible for the planning and implementation of all INTERSOS educational and protection activities within the center.  Currently this includes learning support services and PSS activities, alternative educational and protection pathways.

He/she will ensure provision of a safe and quality educational learning environment which fosters a sense of comfort, security and a sense of normalcy and will work to improve the level of general well-being of children and youth in the center.

Generic Duties:

The Centre Manager will provide overall supervision, mentoring and support to all the INTERSOS staff deployed in Baity center.  S/he will also guarantee proper evaluation of the impact of the intervention.  The Centre Manager is responsible for all matters related to the Centre, including:

• Manage center’s effective functioning, physical safety, and activities conduction.
• Participate in recruitment of all center staff, according to INTERSOS principles and standards.
• Plan, design and implement interactive teaching and learning strategies designed to enhance learning, improve the overall well-being of students, and encourage a sense of normalcy for vulnerable children.

• Guarantee the implementation of the SOPs about CP/GBV procedures and the standard of quality of the activities in terms of PSS, Education, referral system and coordination.

• Ensure coordination with other (education/protection) and other service providers in the same area if any.
• Promote and support adherence to agreed interagency Child Protection standards.

Specific Duties:

• With the support and under the supervision of the Project Manager, design and follow up the plan of actions to guide and monitor the implementation of education and protection activities.
• Supervise social workers and monitor the activities and ensure achieving the project’s objectives according to the agreed-on indicators.
• Ensure equal access for girls and boys through intensive community outreach, arranging and providing other gender-based considerations as deemed necessary.
• Manage scheduling, attendance, and performance of all educational center staff.
• Provide support through guidance and advice for teachers/social workers, outreach workers and facilitators as needed.
• Identify skills that need improvement and development within the main subjects taught in the centre and according to the context.
• Sensitize the community informing about the center activities and encouraging participation.
• Design a variety of entertainment and attractive activities for students.
• Provide to INTERSOS detailed weekly report including all data, activities and events that have been carried out during the whole week.
• Prepare monthly comprehensive report regarding activities, achievements, progress, and challenges to be shared with the Project Manager.

In addition, the CENTRE Manager will have the following specific responsibilities:

• Security Focal Point, in case of any emergency with the responsibility to provide instructions and direction to all the people present in the center.
• In collaboration with the Project Manager and the Deputy Branch Manager, interact with Local Authorities and community for any matter related to the Centre.

S/he will perform any other tasks requested by the supervisor in the framework of the activities foreseen by INTERSOS program in Libya.

INTERSOS value & responsibilities:

• Uphold the INTERSOS Code of Conduct and policies.
• Ensure the respect of the core humanitarian principles: neutrality, impartiality, independence and humanity and the respect of the “do no harm” principle of humanitarian action.
• Strictly follow the internal procedures and guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social studies, education, humanitarian actions or any related field.
• Ideally at least 4 years of professional experience as center manager, school principal or similar.
• Extensive field experience working with children with different ages.
• Proven experience in dealing with community members, local leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks with attention to details.
• Experience in conducting research, assessments and interviews is a strong asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with variety of people and express oneself in a clear and concise way.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Excellent Arabic spoken and written language skills. Ability to communicate and write in English is mandatory.
• Good command of MS Office package.
• Excellent team working skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Ability to work under high pressure and in insecure environment.

How To Apply

Please apply using an up to date CV with a job title (Center Manager-Ajdabya) as the subject of the email to the following email address: [email protected] .

Kindly note that any email not including  (Center Manager-Ajdabya) as its subject, will be disqualified.

We would encourage all applicants to apply early as this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date once we receive sufficient applications.

Due to the large numbers of applications, only the pre-selected candidates will be contacted.