Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Sierra Leone
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 years
The role
The Senior Education Adviser will be the focal point for the education programme in Sierra Leone with responsibility for maintaining technical oversight of the implementation of the programme in Sierra Leone in the four operational districts. The Education Advisor will also ensure that Save the Children’s Sierra Leone Education Programme informs Save the Children’s global and national strategies as well as national government and donor policies and strategies.
In the aftermath of the Ebola crisis, this role will also provide leadership and scale-up SCIs education programme in Sierra Leone, including managing the education team in-country. The role will also support the team in developing an Ebola Education Strategy and liaise with the Ministry of Education, donors and partners to ensure Save the Children is well-positioned to fulfil an ambitious education strategy that supports the recovery and re-building of the education system post-crisis.
Qualifications and experience
• Significant experience working on Education in Emergency and/or general education programming whether in emergency response contexts or fragile states.
• Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in Social Work, Human rights Law, International Relations, Development Studies or similar or equivalent field experience.
• Experience of developing and establishing new programmes of work and of working at both policy and implementation level
• Substantial experience of developing working relations with donors and government
• 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.
• 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
• Ability to analyse 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.
• Previous safety and security training for working conflict settings
• Commitment to and understanding of child rights, the aims and principles of SC, and humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
• Experience of working and living in Sierra Leone, or similar contexts
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jfawcett.55868.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Senior Education Advisor
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 5 Mar 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Sierra Leone
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 years
The role
The Senior Education Adviser will be the focal point for the education programme in Sierra Leone with responsibility for maintaining technical oversight of the implementation of the programme in Sierra Leone in the four operational districts. The Education Advisor will also ensure that Save the Children’s Sierra Leone Education Programme informs Save the Children’s global and national strategies as well as national government and donor policies and strategies.
In the aftermath of the Ebola crisis, this role will also provide leadership and scale-up SCIs education programme in Sierra Leone, including managing the education team in-country. The role will also support the team in developing an Ebola Education Strategy and liaise with the Ministry of Education, donors and partners to ensure Save the Children is well-positioned to fulfil an ambitious education strategy that supports the recovery and re-building of the education system post-crisis.
Qualifications and experience
• Significant experience working on Education in Emergency and/or general education programming whether in emergency response contexts or fragile states.
• Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in Social Work, Human rights Law, International Relations, Development Studies or similar or equivalent field experience.
• Experience of developing and establishing new programmes of work and of working at both policy and implementation level
• Substantial experience of developing working relations with donors and government
• 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.
• 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
• Ability to analyse 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.
• Previous safety and security training for working conflict settings
• Commitment to and understanding of child rights, the aims and principles of SC, and humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
• Experience of working and living in Sierra Leone, or similar contexts
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jfawcett.55868.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com