Save the Children recruits 01 Education Cluster Coordinator

Education Cluster Coordinator

ROLE PURPOSE

The cluster approach ensures clear leadership, predictability and accountability in international responses to humanitarian emergencies by clarifying the division of labour among organizations and better defining their roles and responsibilities within the different sectors of the response. It aims to make the international humanitarian community better organised and more accountable and professional, so that it can be a better partner for the affected people, host governments, local authorities, local civil society and resourcing partners.

The Cluster Coordinator is a core Cluster Coordination team member.  The purpose of this post is to lead the Cluster team and ensure that the Cluster performs its core functions.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree, preferably at an advanced level, in a subject area relevant to education coordination management

Extensive work experience relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications.

Formal training in cluster coordination is also desirable.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Experience:

At least 8 years progressively responsible work experience with UN, government and/or NGO, including in a humanitarian context. Extensive work experience outside the humanitarian sector which is relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for humanitarian experience.

Prior experience of working within a senior management role or cluster coordination within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state

Experience applying relevant inter-agency humanitarian frameworks and standards in education in emergencies (for example INEE Minimum Standards)

 Skills:

Excellent communication skills, including ability to facilitate diverse groups.

Politically and culturally sensitive with ability to act with of patience, tact and diplomacy

A high level of written and spoken English

Demonstrable ability to work and represent views across different stakeholders taking part in the Education Cluster.

 Knowledge

Excellent technical understanding of education in emergencies

Knowledge of the IASC Cluster System and recent humanitarian reform developments, including the Transformative Agenda

Understanding of the Consolidated Appeals Process and other funding mechanisms

Knowledge of information management processes within the cluster system

Other:

Demonstrated commitment to Humanitarian Principles and the Principles of Partnership

The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

 Desirable:

Experience in coordination roles in the first phase of a major emergency response relevant to the cluster

Knowledge of local languages would also be an asset.

Contract length: 6 months (with possibility of extension to 12 months)

THE ORGANISATION

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job description:

Find out more about this role by downloading the job description here Job description

Closing date: 22 Apr 2019 – 20:59 UTC

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Department: Programme Operations

Type: Fixed-term contract

Schedule: Full-time