Education Advisor-South Sudan Country Office

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: 12 Months

The role

To support the quality design, delivery, and representation of Save the Children’s Education programming in South Sudan (which includes early childhood education, primary education and transition to secondary school as well as non-formal education) and Education in Emergencies, and to uphold and contribute to Save the Children’s mission to create a positive and lasting impact in the lives of children in need.

S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership and assume the overall responsibility for the growth, development and implementation of the education portfolio, the largest for SC in South Sudan. . S/He must bring a senior leadership profile with a proven track record in education and a sound technical background in programme design and delivery. They should also have experience managing complex programming delivery in fragile contexts.

Qualifications and experience

• A education professional with a Masters Degree in education or equivalent
• Significant (at least 5 years) professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs in complex settings such as South Sudan. Specific experience in education in emergencies (EiE) is highly valued.
• Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
• Substantial progressive, professional-level experience at the management level with background in early childhood education and primary education
• Ability to make links between education, livelihoods, educations and health interventions within the context of an integrated program approach
• An ability to effectively negotiate with prospective donors and a demonstrated ability to develop and write detailed technical project proposals meeting donor requirements, including budgets for the same. Strong report writing skills,
• Ability to perform at a senior policy level must be demonstrable, and good communication, advocacy and leadership skills are critical.
• The ability to liaise and effectively coordinate with government, local NGOs and community initiatives. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• A desire to learn the south Sudan’s political, social and cultural characteristics is expected. Have a broad appreciation for the issues and process of participatory development.
• Proven experience of living and working in insecure environments, able to follow security guidelines
• The ability to research and utilise existing local government and other technical expertise where applicable.
• High level of computer literacy
• Fluency in English
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field.
• Previous experience in South Sudan
• Knowledge of local languages or Arabic would be an asset
• Knowledge of donor financial policies and guidelines.
• Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in education programme design, implementation and evaluation.

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: jkingara.43845.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com