Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.
EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.
Project Description
The purpose of the new Higher Education project in Lebanon is to strengthen the capacity of Lebanese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to ensure that their graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to Lebanon’s economic recovery and growth.
The activity will achieve this purpose through the following two results:
Position Description
The Specialist for Private Sector Engagement and Higher Education Partnerships will be a dynamic and innovative professional who will be responsible for developing project strategies and programs to start or accelerate private sector engagement and direct partnerships with Lebanese HEIs. Working closely with the Chief of Party, the Specialist will be responsible for facilitating relationships between private sector entities and Lebanese HEIs to result in win-win outcomes for both entities. This might include private sector support for incubation hubs hosted at universities, joint research programs, to benefit private sector value chains or specific industries, internships for students, externships for professors, or visiting scholar opportunities for private sector actors among many other potential opportunities. This role requires a strong strategic thinker with a deep understanding of both higher education and industry needs, and the ability to drive meaningful partnerships that result in impactful outcomes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The candidate for the position shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Development Economics, Business Administration/ Management/Entrepreneurship Development, or another relevant field is required.
Skills and Experience:
Language:
Fluency in Arabic and English required. Proficiency in French desired.
Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.