Location: Grand Dedeh
National Contract
The role
The Education Advisor leads, coordinates and oversees all the education components of the project. The post holder will work closely with and report to the Deputy Chief of Party, based in Grand Gedeh to ensure an integrated response and programmatic approach. S/he will also work closely with the School Health Nutrition (SHN) advisor and the MEAL Manager to ensure a coordinated response and timely and quality delivery of programmes. S/he will also liaise closely and effectively with counterparts at Mercy Corps, and at the Ministry of Education.
The Education Advisor is the focal point for all the education components of the Liberia LEARN program in Liberia with responsibility to provide technical oversight of the implementation of the program in Liberia in the six operational regions. The Education Advisor will ensure that the project delivers on its education objectives, which include: capacity building of PTAs; training of teachers as ‘literacy champions’ to run out of school reading clubs; development and delivery of reading materials; promoting parental engagement and children protection in schools ( code of conduct) . The education advisor will liaise at national level with other US government projects, other donors and programs, and the Ministry of Education for efficiency, impact and sustainability.
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject
Essential
- Commitment to and understanding of child rights and gender equality.
- At least 5 years managing education projects
- Experience managing US government education projects
- Experience working with donors and government
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in training and capacity building and willingness to dedicate time to staff and partner development
- Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
- Experience of managing a team and ability to support staff in challenging circumstances
- Fluency in written and spoken English and substantial experience in writing clear and well-argued project proposals and reports to donors.
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically. Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
Desireable
- At least 5 years experience as a teacher (ideally primary)
- Experience as a head teacher, or teacher trainer
- Experience developing materials
- Experience with Bloom Software
Contract length: 01 year
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/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘[email protected]‘
More Information
- Job City Grand Dedeh
