date: 12 Sep 2016
Education Specialist – Tanzania
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 worldwi
de 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
15,000 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.
Role Purpose:
Save the Children is expanding
its activities in the education sector, particularly in early childhood development
and basic (primary) education. The Education Specialist will provide strategic
and technical leadership in this process. She/he will assume the overall
responsibility for the growth and development of the education portfolio,
including training for staff implementing in the field and operations research
to test new approaches or the application of approaches in Tanzania. S/He
must bring an innovative leadership profile with a proven track record in
education and a sound technical background in programme design and delivery.
The post holder should also have a solid understanding of the public education
sector in Tanzania
and some of the current challenges to delivery of quality basic education. The
position is a core actor in mobilising new resources for our education
portfolio.
Contract Duration:
Location:
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in education or related
field. At least 5 years of professional experience (not limited to
teaching experience alone). - Demonstrated experience in designing technical
strategies around education, specifically early childhood development and
primary education. - Experience with early grade reading/literacy and
numeracy. - Prior experience at a senior level, advising projects of
at least Tshs. 50 million. - Technical expertise in education, specifically
pre-primary and/or primary education. - Demonstrated experience of developing and managing
relationships and funding from donors such as DFID, USAID, World Bank or
other development partners. - Demonstrated experience working with national and/or
regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the
government to deliver services. - Ability to work with local structures to plan and
effectuate change in behaviour around teacher training, pre-primary and
basic education and community mobilisation. Demonstrated ability to work
at a community level. - Strong English communication and interpersonal skills,
especially working with multicultural teams. - Experience in building personal networks, resulting new
opportunities for the organisation. - Experience solving complex issues through analysis,
definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in of others. - Commitment to the Save the Children values and
willingness to abide by Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy. - Ability to read, write and speak in Kiswahili.
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
DESIRABLE:
- Exposure to NGO project design and delivery: 3+ years
with education development projects. - Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work
well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds
and cultures. - Strong results orientation, with the ability to
challenge existing mind sets - Experience of solving complex issues through analysis,
definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Please apply in English saving
your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary
expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our
website 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. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including
background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal
opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International
does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process
and does not act through recruitment agents
Application Email: Please apply
with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘MKogi.84686.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’