Farah omar
@farahomar1
Education Program Manager leading education-in-emergencies programs, integrating protection and PSS, and strengthening systems and partners.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I’m an innovative and strategic program manager with more than 1 2 years’ experience managing, planning, training, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating educational programs in both emergency and developmental settings. I lead teams in coordination with various departments within local and international organizations, grounded in education programming that builds capacity and improves quality.
Since July 2017, I’ve worked as an Education Program Manager at The Norwegian Refugee Council, managing Non-formal Education and Education in Emergencies and system strengthening with Ministries in North Lebanon for children and youth aged 3 to 30 years. I provide technical guidance and quality assurance on EiE methodologies (including NFE, learning support, and psychosocial support), lead partner and sector coordination, and support proposal & logframe development, budgets, donor reporting, MEL, and protection mainstreaming—safeguarding and inclusion across education interventions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed the implementation of non-formal education and Education in Emergencies programs, including system strengthening with Ministries in North Lebanon for children and youth aged 3 to 30. Provided technical guidance, quality assurance, proposal/logframe and reporting support, and led coordination with education sector stakeholders.
Education Program Manager
Concern Worldwide Lebanon
May 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Led the strategic direction and implementation of education programming for refugees and host communities’ children and youth in Akkar and Tripoli, Northern Lebanon. Managed staff and community learning spaces, and supported research and advocacy linked to the program.
Education Project Coordinator
Relief International
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 (3 months)
Strengthened links between educational activities and community-based child protection mechanisms in North Lebanon. Coordinated communication and collaboration with local stakeholders to support community-led education responses.
Education Specialist/Consultant
Youth for Growth and Development
Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 (2 years 2 months)
Supported a project improving education quality in North Lebanon, including supporting over 1,000 students to pass official exams. Mentored local partner organizations and delivered community workshops involving teachers, parents, and youth.
Education Field Officer
War Child Holland
Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 (8 months)
Delivered psychosocial and education support activities in North Lebanon in collaboration with community volunteers and local leaders. Supported implementation of community-based education and PSS-related activities.
Emergency Field Coordinator
International Relief and Development
Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 (2 months)
Implemented community support projects to foster social cohesion between refugees and host communities in Tripoli. Coordinated community initiatives to respond to local needs and help reduce tensions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Balamand
Master's degree, Educational Technology
2021 -
Master’s studies in educational technology at the University of Balamand in Lebanon (2021–2022, ongoing).
Lebanese University (Branch III)
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
2009 - 2010
Bachelor’s degree in business management at Lebanese University (Branch III) in Lebanon (2009–2010).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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