Reports to: Director of the Refugee Education Program
Location/Department: Beirut or Beqa’a region, Lebanon
Time Commitment: 30 hours a week, 10-month consultancy contract, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 – 3:30 plus travel time
Compensation: $1,500 per month, plus $200 per month stipend for transportation in fresh money wire transfers
Start Date: 8th March 2021
Deadline: 28th February 2021
Jusoor (which means ‘bridges’ in Arabic) is an international NGO founded in 2011 with the mission of Investing in Syria’s Youth for a Better Tomorrow. The organization has become known as a leading global actor in educational and entrepreneurial programs for Syrian children and youth. The organization is known for its innovative approach to development challenges, high-velocity execution, and the strength of its global strategic partnerships and active volunteer base.
Jusoor’s Refugee Education Program seeks to ensure Syrian refugees in Lebanon have a holistic, well-rounded education, introducing contextual and relevant curricula and teaching methods to deliver informal education, and providing strong psycho-social support within the framework of community engagement and rehabilitation. The program is designed to prepare students to transition into formal education as smoothly as possible and catch up on gaps in education that many of Jusoor’s students have experienced.
Candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter describing an area of background/interest to suha.tutunji@jusoorsyria.com with the subject line “Psychosocial Support Counselor” before the end of the day 28th February 2021.
Applications without both cover letters and CVs will not be accepted. Please note due to the high number of applications we receive and limited internal resources, only applicants we wish to move forward with will be contacted. A test and multiple interviews may be part of the hiring process.
Jusoor is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming work environment. Jusoor does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. People with disabilities and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply.
JUSOOR Copyright © 2012 All Rights Reserved. Jusoor, E.I. Number 45-3842245, is a Michigan nonprofit corporation that has received a ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service that it is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Contributions are tax-deductible to U.S. taxpayers to the extent provided in section 170 of the Code. Jusoor is also affiliated with Jusoor Canada (a Canadian registered charity under number 85063 3371), and Jusoor UK (a registered charity in England under number 1154168). While these organizations work closely together they are independent corporations and a donor can donate to any one of them.
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