Overview

Lapis Group has recently won an award to launch Youm Jadeed, an education focused project for Palestine. Lapis Group is a recognized leader in media, communication, and education, with decades of experience in producing high-quality educational content and strategic communications. We are committed to fostering social impact through innovative and engaging educational solutions.

About the Project:

Youm Jadeed (New Day) is an educational and psychosocial support initiative designed for children aged 7-11 in conflict-affected Palestine. This project, funded by Education Above All, leverages radio, social media and other digital platforms to mitigate harm associated with the educational gap caused by ongoing conflict and provide psychosocial support and resources for children and caretakers. Over the coming 7 months the program aims to develop and broadcast 90 packages of educational content that include a radio program and supplementary audio-visual material for broadcast over FM and online streaming. This will be complemented by a robust multi-platform dissemination and community engagement strategy. 

Positions Available:

For a full job description and details on the positions listed below please visit www.lapisgroup.com .

1.    Project Manager

• Role: Oversee the overall implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and budget. Coordinate with stakeholders, and prepare pogress reports. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating administrative tasks and processes within a project including managing project documentation, schedules, and resources to ensure that the project runs smoothly and efficiently. 
• Qualifications: Proven experience with established track record in project management, preferably in education or humanitarian sectors working on complex projects. Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.

2.    Education & Curriculum Design Specialists (2 positions)

• Role: Research, map and analyze existing educational and psychosocial related content as well as research of applicable curriculum and material. This will ensure the scripts and material developed by the project complement and build on a solid foundation and understanding of existing resources while aligning with the project's objectives. 
• Qualifications: Background in education, curriculum development, or educational research. Experience in research and design of curriculums for children in Palestine is a plus.

3.    Partnerships and Outreach Officer

• Role: Build and maintain relationships with local and international partners, including governmental stakeholders, NGOs, educational institutions, and community organizations. Coordinate outreach efforts to maximize the project's impact, represent the project in coordination meetings and promote collaboration and partnership with other stakeholders to collaborate with the project and utilize resources developed by the project.
• Qualifications: Strong networking and relationship-building skills. Experience in partnership development and coalition building preferred. Technical expertise in the education field or relevant humanitarian sectors strongly preferred.

4.    Administrative Coordinator

• Role: Provide administrative support to the project team, manage logistics, coordinate meetings, and handle documentation and reporting and other tasks as needed.
• Qualifications: Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in an educational or humanitarian context.

5.    Social Media Manager

• Role: Manage the multi-platform dissemination model, ensuring consistent and engaging content across social media channels. Develop strategies to increase audience engagement and reach. Directly manage related social media channels, including Whats App and/or Telegram groups dedicated to the project. 
• Qualifications: Proven experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing. Knowledge of educational content dissemination and audience engagement strategies and ability to innovate and iterate based on progress.

6.    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

• Role: implement the monitoring and evaluation framework for the Youm Jadeed project. This includes tracking project progress, assessing impact, and ensuring data-driven decision-making. The M&E Officer will collect, analyze, and report on project data to ensure objectives are met and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, or a related field with at established experience in M&E, data analysis, and reporting in media, education and/or humanitarian projects.

Start Date: All positions are sought to be filled as soon as possible. 

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should by upload their CV and their cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the position they are applying to the application form from the APPLY NOW button.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join us in making a significant impact on the education and well-being of children in Palestine. Together, we can create a brighter future with Youm Jadeed