Save the Children recruits 01 Technical Education Advisor
The role The Technical Education Adviser is a senior member of the PDQ team. His/she is responsible for leading and designing high quality, safe, replicable and context-specific education programmes; ensuring all education interventions are implemented according to organisational standards; ensuring that monitoring processes are in place for quality activities for children, their families and communities; continuously assessing programme quality and relevance and proposing strategies for course correction. The Technical Education Advisor frequently travels to program sites, facilitates integration of intra- and inter-sector initiatives, represents Save the Children liaising with the education sector coordination fora and stakeholders such as the Education Cluster, FONGIM, local and international NGOs, CBOs, private sector, and local and central government authorities. Qualifications and experience
- Master’s Degree in Education, Pedagogy or a relevant field Degree in Education/pedagogy, etc.
- At least five years’ experience in the education sector – experience in preparation of project designs, strategic planning and implementation of related activities including in basic education and early childhood care
- Extensive experience in an NGO, including working abroad (for Malian nationals), experience working with or for government is a major plus
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in humanitarian contexts, including conflict-affected environments
- Familiarity with UNICEF, USAID, DANIDA, EU and other major donors’ regulations and policies
- Extensive experience working in Mali preferred; good knowledge of Malian and regional education context; good knowledge of Malian education policies and priorities;
- Experience in supporting and partnership management (working with community, civil society, government, children, Education Cluster, etc.)
- Experience working with children (girls and boys) and communities;
- Good experience working with the Education Cluster
- Experience in inclusive education, promoting education for marginalized groups including girls
- Gender sensitive and able to use gender analysis in relevant areas of work; able to lead towards gender transformative change.
- Have access to a broad network of education stakeholders within the country or proven ability to network
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in diverse team situations
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, unstable environments, and work across different cultures
- Superior analytical and strategic skills: able to facilitate, write, edit and promote education strategies in the forms of programme and project design, briefs, policy support documentation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English
- Commitment to Save the Children Values and Mission
Contract length: 24 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 below We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.