Career Opportunities

IC is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join its HR Department  in Ras Beirut Campus  as of February 1st  2022

 

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist has a broad knowledge of HR core functions. The job holder will run the daily routine functions required to administer the Human Resources activities relating to staff, under the Labor Laws, in a fast-paced & demanding environment, mainly : staffing, compensation & benefits, employees' relations, performance & talent management, occupational health & safety, legal compliance. 

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensures the HR department's operations relating to staff employment in a smooth and effective manner to deliver maximum value to the School
•  Acts as the main point of contact for HR related topics, issues and queries such as leaves, compensation and disciplinary measures; provides support to employees
• Uses the HRIS to ensure all staff records are up-to-date and confidential
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Reviews, tracks, and documents all the required papers pursuant to local hiring ; Maintains employees files and records in electronic & paper form
• In charge of issuing job offers and employment agreements
• Conducts employees onboarding 
• Assists in reviewing as well as developing and implementing HR policies.
• Promotes HR programs to boost morale and create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations; Enhances job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly
• Undertakes tasks around performance management
• Gather and analyze data through useful HR reporting sheets and metrics 
• Ensures compliance with local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, compensation and benefits and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Background and Competencies :

• BSc/BA in Business Administration
• Masters in HRM &/or MBA is a definite plus
• Previous knowledge and expertise in HRM 
• 5 to 10 years of experience as HR Generalist within a well-established organization 
• Proactive and creative 
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Ability to multitask and deliver under pressure
• Analytical and data-driven
• Excellent communicator
• High sense of responsibility and autonomy yet endowed with a team spirit approach
• Arabic & English fluency; French is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of Labor Law, NSSF law and fiscal law
• High command of MS Office and HRIS Systems

 

Please send the following documents to the HR Office at hroffice@ic.edu.lb;

• A cover letter highlighting your credentials & strengths that apply best to the role as well as your level of interest.
• An updated CV.

The deadline for applying is on January 25th, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IC is looking for a Full Time Senior Accountant to join its Business Office at Ras Beirut Campus, effective July 2022. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare general ledger, investments, payroll and banks reconciliation,
• Performs accounting functions as assigned,
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly & yearly financial reporting as well as year-end closing process,
• Conceive monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting mechanism
• Assist in the preparation of the Ministry of Education budget report with variances analysis,
• Assist in the preparation of the school’s annual budget,
• Put in place a proper method for preparing the monthly payroll payment in a timely and accurate manner,
• Track, manipulate and enter monthly variable payroll data as submitted by HR; verifying the correctness of those entries and computations before running the payroll,
• Issue Payroll Journal, pay slips, bank transfers, accounting vouchers, social security reports, indemnity provisions,
• Assist with annual external audit,
• Perform monthly audit upon each completed payroll and semi-annual internal audit,
• Insure that the basic internal controls are put in place,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Background & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in General accounting and/or payroll
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory accounting principles, Income tax, Non-Residents withholding tax,
• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Ability to deliver under pressure with a high level of attention to details
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Power point or similar programs

 

Please apply online through IC website (www.ic.edu.lb)

The deadline for applying is on May 16, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IC is looking for a Full Time Secretary to join the Business Office at Ras Beirut Campus, effective July 2022.

The Secretary is responsible for facilitating communications within an office and fielding interactions with the public. He/she performs routine secretarial duties associated with the operation of the office such as answering telephone inquiries, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, photocopying and organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Educational Background & Competencies:

IC is looking for a Full Time Facilities Manager to join the Physical Plant at Ras Beirut Campus, effective November 2021.

 

The Facilities Manager will lead the operational and strategic management of all school’s facilities on both campuses to maintain optimal utilization as well as the highest environmental and support service standards within the school’s guidelines and budgetary constraints. He/she will oversee the functioning of all building systems including mechanical, electrical, safety, plumbing and waste management in a continuous and reliable way.

Under the direct supervision of the VP & CFO, the FM is responsible for the effective delivery of facility services for all building users; including faculty, staff, and students as well as for ensuring that the physical environment is fit for purpose in terms of premises, facilities, health & safety

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

IC is looking for a Full Time Security Guard to join its Security Department at both Ras Beirut and Ain Aar  Campuses, under Staff Employment Agreement, effective March, 2022.    

 

The Security / Safety Officer provides first contact and safeguarding to Staff, Faculty, Students and visitors on a 24hrs. Basis. This includes controlling access to the premises, monitoring of CCTV systems, dealing with emergencies, carrying safety checks and reporting or handing over concerns.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet Staff, Faculty and visitors in a professional and courteous manner, and assist them when necessary.
• Answer external and internal calls and route them appropriately and accurately, and taking messages as required mainly when the switchboard is closed.
• To be first point of call when dealing with emergencies, i.e. fire, medical, police etc. and manage such emergencies appropriately including liaising with police and other agencies to prevent damage to school.
• Provide a safe environment for students entering and exiting the school premises.
• During night patrol look for energy conservation (light, computers…). ensure that all doors are secured.
• Reporting breaches of safety and security to the relevant departments.
• Conduct routine checks on fire and other emergency systems and maintain written records of all checks in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Reporting incidents and anti-social behavior.
• Advice your supervisors of any problems and concerns.
• Ensure effective exchange of information with your management and team members.
• Conduct Scheduled and unscheduled patrol to the premises to detect and prevent signs of unlawful acts and unauthorized access.
• Respond to alarms as quickly as possible.
• Closely monitor the exit and departure of staff, faculty, students and visitors.
• Submit written reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences.
• Contact police, fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and apprehend or evict violators from the premises.
• Escort staff, faculty, students and contractors as requested.
• Fill out the daily activity sheet on a regular basis.
• Never leave your post unless replaced or instructed.
• To undertake any additional tasks and/or duties as deemed necessary by our management.

 

Educational Background & Competencies:

 The ideal candidate will have a:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security related activities
• Secondary Level (high school graduate is a plus)
• Previous experience in armed forces is a plus
• Working knowledge of English or French (reading & speaking)
• Physically fit
• Work well with others.

 

  Please apply online through IC website

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IC is looking for a Full Time Assistant Security Manager to join on a Full Time basis under a Staff Agreement.

 

Job Summary:

The key responsibility of the Assistant Security Manager is to assist the CSO in the overall organizational security process on both campuses. His/her duties include managing, training, conceiving, and implementing workflow procedures based on the school’s direction, supervising security officers during day-to-day tasks while providing customer support in escalated situations.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the CSO in overseeing the overall organizational security process and  operations on both campuses.
• In charge of developing well-adapted security policies and procedures applicable to all-school.
• Ensure that security plans are strictly implemented, updated, revised, and tested on a regular basis.
• Conduct regular site surveys of all school’s areas on both campuses and ensure the safety of students, employees and visitors.
• Develop reporting procedures for security incidents; ensure due completion of incidents and accidents reports.
• Responsible for conducting internal investigations when necessary.
• Random rehearsal of the emergency evacuation drill in the school.
• Conduct ongoing training sessions on Basic Security Awareness and Emergency Response as applied by the school.
• Assist the CSO in the recruitment and selection process.
• Train and coach newly hired security staff.
• Take part in assessing performance of the entire security personnel.
• Roll calls the security officers, change, or adjust security deployment as per the real-time response; manage their vacation selection process.
• Handle the department’s petty cash in coordination with the Business Office.
• Take charge of the security department in the absence of the CSO.
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Educational Requirements and Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in supervisory roles in the security industry.
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV).
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Committed and reliable.
• Strong acumen to all hazards and threats to safety.
• Solutions oriented personality with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to security issues.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applying: May 13, 2022 

IC is looking for a Full Time IT Technician to join its IT Department at Ras Beirut Campus on Full Time basis under a Staff Agreement.

 

Job summary:

The IT Technician will assist the Head of IT Support in building and maintaining updated and efficient computer systems and networks to optimize the role of technology at IC.  A successful IT Technician must have a thorough knowledge of computer software and hardware for both PCs and Macs and a variety of internet applications, networks, and operating systems. The ideal candidate will also have great troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and configure software on PCs and Macs, according to recommended specifications.
• Manage Apple devices and configure Apps and security controls on them.
• Check computer hardware to ensure functionality.
• Fix Apple devices including Macbooks, iMacs, and iPads.
• Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance.
• Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems.
• Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment.
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging etc.)
•  Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule.
• Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, switches, printers etc.)
• Identify computer or network equipment shortages and place orders.

 

Educational requirements and competencies:

• BT or TS, in computer Science, electronics or a related field from an accredited and reputable university
• Certification as IT Technician will be an advantage (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
• Proven experience as IT Technician or relevant position
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• In depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks
• Extensive experience with Google Workspace
• Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
• Excellent communication skills
• High standard of ethical, confidentiality/privacy and healthy professional boundaries
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (oral & written)

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applying : April 25, 2022

IC is looking for a Full Time IT Security & Data Protection Officer to join on a Full Time basis under a Staff Agreement.

 

Job Summary:

The IT Security and Data Protection Officer ensures that information created, acquired, or maintained by IC, and its authorized users, is used in accordance with its intended purpose and according to the College and International policies. He/she will protect IC data and its infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensure that IC complies with International IT security standards and best practices regarding data protection.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the security platform adopted by the College to ensure data protection and defense against threats in cloud applications, cloud infrastructure, and the web.
• Evaluate IT security systems and modules.
• Perform periodic information security and cyber security risk analysis in compliance with international standards.
• Develop policies and procedures related to IT security and Data Protection in compliance with GDPR and other international standards.
• Monitor compliance with the organization's security policies and procedures among employees, contractors, alliances and other third parties and take corrective action.
• Manage information security incident-response protocols, lead investigations, and suggested corrections.
• Provide direct information security training as needed to staff, faculty, and administration.
• Coordinate the development of the organization's disaster recovery and business continuity plans for information systems, and tests readiness.
• Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect information security. and data protection
• Initiates, facilitates, and promotes activities to foster information security awareness within the organization.
• Coordinate immediate response to imminent threats to the network from internal or external sources for the purpose of actively working to build healthy partnerships throughout the school to better serve our customers in meeting their business objectives.
• Investigate reported breaches of security and coordinate mitigation or responses as needed for the purpose of ensuring the schools sensitive data is kept secure.
• Work with the IT leadership team to review and develop security and acceptable use policies for review and implementation.
• Work with Human Resources, Lawyer, School Security, and/or outside law enforcement agencies to complete investigations involving technology whether the issue is administrative or criminal.
• Develop security training for the IT Department.
• Work with the IT staff to recommend the acquisition, implementation, and administration of information system security hardware and software on School wide area networks, cloud platforms, and endpoints.
• Perform other related duties, as requested by the Director of Technology.

 

Educational Requirements and Competencies: 

• Baccalaureate or Master Degrees in information technology/management or a related information technology field. (CCE is preferred)
• Possesses certification in information security such as CISA, CISSP, or similar.
• Experience in project management and change management.
• Extensive experience with Google Workspace.
• Extensive knowledge of network infrastructure and cyber security.
• Extensive knowledge of database applications and data protection.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• High standard of ethical, confidentiality/privacy and healthy professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (oral & written).

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applying: October 31, 2022 

IC is looking for a Full Time Head Librarian to join its Secondary school, Ras Beirut campus, on a Full Time basis under a Staff Agreement.

 

Job Summary:

The Head Librarian will be under Staff Employment Agreement. He/she will support the Library functions at IC by managing the day-to-day operation of the Libraries and providing for the educational needs of students and faculty. The Head Librarian will maintain an atmosphere that is welcoming and conducive to learning..

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Organize and manage the libraries, ensuring their effective use by classes, groups and individuals. Select, acquire, weed, organize, and promote Library resources and ICT to support teaching and learning. Ensure that all students and staff have access to high quality learning resources and environment to support their curricular and leisure needs. Manage, train, develop and supervise library staff, while undertaking staff performance management appraisals. Create, review, implement, and follow policies for the Library which incorporate the educational aims and objectives of the school. Develop and maintain links with other libraries and relevant professional organizations. Keep abreast of professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs. Contribute to curriculum and/or policy development through attendance at Faculty meetings, Directors meetings, and whole school meetings, in addition to liaison with individual members of the teaching and learning support staff. Take an active role in school improvement and accreditation activities. Plan and deliver a program to support the development and teaching of information literacy and learning skills in partnership with teaching staff and reinforcing these skills where appropriate. Promote reading and the enjoyment of reading in all its forms; contribute to creating a whole school reading culture and life-long love of reading through appropriate resources selection and various promotional events. Encourage the ethical use of information (copyright rules, fair use and intellectual property). Develop the Library’s online presence by maintaining the content of the school website pages. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided by the Library and its impact on teaching and learning. Prepare the library budget bids and estimates and manage the Library budget appropriately. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director and by the Vice President for Academics.

 

Educational Requirements and Competencies: 

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized university.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a related role in a school or university environment.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated to creating opportunities for the use of library resources and facilities.
• A collaborative, team member with the ability to be decisive and directional where situations demand.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Passion for reading, literature, and technology in education.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applying: June 20, 2022 

IC is looking for a Full Time Counselor to join its Middle School at Ras Beirut Campus, under Staff Employment Agreement, effective October 2022.   

 The Counselor works with students, parents and staff to help determine and improve the child’s well-being. The counselor provides education, prevention and intervention services that facilitate social skills and development of self-management with the ultimate aim of enhancing the educational and psycho-social development of children. 

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a child protection officer;
• Identify academic, personal and social/emotional needs for the purpose of removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement;
• Observe students as required and as needed;
• Listen to students’ concerns about academic, emotional or social problems;
• Help students process their problems and plan goals and action;
• Intervene and assist students in the event of a crisis or during transitions;
• Present sessions addressing social skills, behavior issues, personality and emotional development;
• Contribute to online platforms such as Advisory Moodle Course as needed thus informing teachers about student’s needs;
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment;
• Work with faculty, staff and parents to improve the mental, social and emotional development of students;
• Offer professional workshops to parents and teachers;
• Work closely with all school student support personnel;
• Keep a thorough, comprehensive and confidential record of each student/group of students, these are the property of IC, consulted and shared to support students; 
• Ensure appropriate records are handed on as students’ progress from a school to another;  
• Take action whenever a student’s safety is at risk in compliance with the school policies and procedure;
• Assist with transition to the next school division for admissions as needed;
• With parental consent refer to and collaborate with outside specialists;
• Attend class meetings as appropriate or as needed;
• Hold regular meetings with the Director;
• Provide support for students undergoing disciplinary actions (Social, emotional, educational and family support);
• Submit a regular report evaluating the cases and making recommendations;
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Director.

 

Educational Background & Competencies: 

• Master’s degree in school counseling/Psychology or a related field from an accredited and reputable university;
• Permit to practice the profession from the Ministry of Public Health or equivalent overseas qualifications;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in school counseling (school age appropriate: 3 to 18 years)
• High standard of ethical, confidentiality/privacy and healthy professional boundaries
• Qualities including great interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, open-mindedness, flexibility, a cross-cultural mind, can establish healthy rapport with students
• Proficiency in foreign languages, mainly in English and French

 

  The deadline for applying is on September 30, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.