Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement

         INTRODUCTION

JOB SUMMARY:

The Education Programme Advisor is expected to contribute to Save the Children’s education strategy and annual plans, designing education projects of high technical quality and securing the grants. S/he is also responsible for developing strong external relations, and producing and utilising high quality and well-articulated project evidence and research for learning, for advocacy and for the continued development of the Education portfolio. The education advisor is also responsible for promoting programme quality through technical advice and support to project implementing staff. Actively communicating and coordinating with Education Program Managers and technical advisors in other sectors to ensure an integrated approach across themes in the process of proposal development. Analysing donor priorities and positions, identifies funding opportunities for projects, research and advocacy works related to education and participates in fundraising efforts; Ensuring quality of donor reports through periodic review of such reports and make recommendations on how these reports could be improved. Ensure the key strategic documents related to the Education theme are understood and internalised by those who are either contributing to the evidence base or responsible for representation of organisational objectives at district, regional or national level. Develop policy briefs and position papers related to the Education as and when required. Ensure that the voices of children guide advocacy and policy change objectives and related activities. Using appropriate M&E framework and tools, periodically monitor the status and progress of projects towards achieving strategic education objectives and outcomes; lead application of global education monitoring tools such as the QLE. Lead on the development and implementation of effective technical assessments and monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, indicators and tools. Develop and manage budgets for advocacy and research projects, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for the post, applicants need to have a minimum of at least Bachelor Degree in Education or extensive experience in Education. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a development environment, including significant field experience with both emergency and development programs; Experience of managing a portfolio of multiple projects, including research. Experience in designing and writing proposals for funding and in developing donor relationships; Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience. Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience; Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and targeted advocacy messages. Experience working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and in consortia. An understanding of child rights programming and commitment to Save the Children values. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload; Excellent spoken and written English; Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, ppt and database).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should send CV (maximum of 3 pages) along with a cover letter (one page) as a single document on ethiojobs.net by indicating the code number of the vacancy; or through www.ethiojobs.net or Save the Children; P.O. Box 387; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia. . All applications should be received on or before November 17, 2014.

Note that copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters should not be included with the application. You will provide them upon request.

In candidate selection, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Save the Children has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. Any candidate offered a job with Save the Children will be expected to adhere to these policies.

Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.