Education Programme Development Manager

What we are looking forExperience 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.Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.What you will doThe 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.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. * 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. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, donor requirements, and national frameworks across the Education and Youth portfolios. * 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 supervisionPlease 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 NRCImportant 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 experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. * Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.Why NRC?The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.Watch this short video to see NRC in action.We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:* do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts * join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility * be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignityLearn more about NRCLearn more about the NRC Lebanon operationHOW TO APPLYApply here