LOUJAIN M. ARAJI
Bekaa Zahle Barelias
Summary
Education and Child Protection professional with progressive and extensive experience in protection-sensitive education programming, Learning Support, Early Childhood Education (ECE), and Basic Literacy & Numeracy (BLN) within humanitarian and community-based settings. Demonstrated capacity to identify, document, and respond to child protection risks through structured referrals, follow-up, and coordination with case management and specialized protection services. Strong experience in field supervision, staff capacity building, safeguarding compliance, protection mainstreaming, and application of child-centered, confidential, and accountable approaches when working with vulnerable children and caregivers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BLN & ECE Coordinator
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
Barelias
09.2025 - Current
- Lead coordination, planning, and implementation of BLN and ECE programs in line with organizational strategies and donor requirements.
- Ensure full integration of child protection, safeguarding, inclusion, and accountability principles across all program activities.
- Supervise education teams, conduct performance follow-up, and provide continuous coaching and technical support.
- Support identification of at-risk children and ensure timely referrals and structured follow-up with case management teams.
- Monitor program quality through regular field visits and protection-sensitive monitoring tools.
- Contribute to narrative and quantitative reporting, work planning, and continuous program improvement.
Learning Support Coordinator
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
Barelias
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated learning support interventions targeting children with academic, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
- Conducted regular classroom, community, and home-based follow-ups to assess learning progress and protection risks.
- Identified protection concerns and initiated referrals in coordination with protection and case management teams.
- Ensured ethical documentation, confidentiality, and safeguarding compliance across all learning support activities.
- Provided guidance to educators on positive discipline, behavior management, and inclusive practices.
Education Field Officer
Ana Aqraa Association
Bekaa
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Implemented and monitored education activities in vulnerable community settings in the Bekaa area.
- Conducted regular field follow-ups with children, caregivers, and education staff.
- Identified learning gaps, behavioral issues, and child protection concerns during classroom and community visits.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up with protection, education, and support teams as needed.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and capacity building of education staff.
- Maintained accurate attendance records, incident reports, and activity documentation.
- Promoted child safeguarding, accountability, and protection mainstreaming throughout program implementation.
Education Coordinator
Corners Daycare
Chtoura
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised teaching staff and coordinated curriculum implementation.
- Designed age-appropriate educational activities and monitored quality and learning outcomes.
- Managed logistics, procurement, and daily operational requirements.
- Ensured compliance with administrative, educational, and safeguarding procedures.
Reporting Officer
SAWA for Development and Aid
Barelias
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared narrative and quantitative reports ensuring protection-sensitive data handling.
- Maintained accurate databases and supported data verification and quality assurance.
- Conducted trainings on reporting tools, accountability, and confidentiality standards.
- Supported sectoral coordination meetings and stakeholder engagement.
Center Supervisor / ECE Program Coordinator
SAWA for Development and Aid
Barelias
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Supervised and coordinated ECE programs funded by AVSI/ECHO.
- Led program planning, implementation, and monitoring with strong protection integration.
- Supported early identification of child protection risks and coordinated referrals.
- Ensured compliance with safeguarding policies, child protection SOPs, HR, and donor requirements.
- Supervised staff and addressed behavioral and protection-related concerns using child-centered approaches.
Technical Officer / Education Specialist
SAWA for Development and Aid
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed education strategies aligned with organizational and donor priorities.
- Integrated child protection, gender, and inclusion considerations into program design.
- Led planning, monitoring, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Contributed to curriculum development and education resource design.
English Teacher
National Brotherhood School
Barelias
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Delivered English language instruction using diverse teaching methodologies.
- Prepared structured lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Created an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching strategies accordingly.
Education
Master's Degree - Education Management
Lebanese International University
Bekaa01.2025
Evidence-Based Supervision -
Education Development Trust
Lebanon01.2023
Teaching Diploma - English Language
Lebanese International University
Bekaa01.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Teaching English as a Second Language
Lebanese International University
Bekaa01.2016
High School Diploma -
Secondary Evangelical School
Zahle06.2012
Skills
- Protection-Sensitive Education Programming: Designing and implementing education activities that integrate child safeguarding, inclusion, and protection mainstreaming in humanitarian settings
- Case Identification, Referral & Follow-Up: Identifying child protection concerns through field observation and follow-ups, initiating safe referrals, and coordinating structured follow-up with case management services
- Positive Behavior Management & Child-Centered Approaches: Applying positive discipline, behavior management strategies, and child-centered methodologies to support learning, wellbeing, and protection
- Safeguarding Compliance & Accountability: Ensuring adherence to child safeguarding policies, CPMS, confidentiality standards, and ethical information handling across education and community-based programs
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/06/1994
- Nationality: Lebanese
Timeline
BLN & ECE Coordinator
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
09.2025 - Current
Learning Support Coordinator
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
05.2025 - 09.2025
Education Field Officer
Ana Aqraa Association
03.2024 - 01.2025
Education Coordinator
Corners Daycare
10.2023 - 02.2024
Reporting Officer
SAWA for Development and Aid
11.2022 - 09.2023
Center Supervisor / ECE Program Coordinator
SAWA for Development and Aid
04.2021 - 09.2023
Technical Officer / Education Specialist
SAWA for Development and Aid
04.2021 - 09.2023
English Teacher
National Brotherhood School
09.2016 - 03.2021
Master's Degree - Education Management
Lebanese International University
Evidence-Based Supervision -
Education Development Trust
Teaching Diploma - English Language
Lebanese International University
Bachelor's Degree - Teaching English as a Second Language
Lebanese International University
High School Diploma -
Secondary Evangelical School