Save the Children
The Opportunity
Save the Children (SC) is seeking to hire a Programme Coordinator for Teacher Professional Development to provide technical support in defining and implementation of the Teacher Professional Development component of NORAD Framework Agreement (2024 – 2028) locally known as Tikwaniritse and Kuteteza Ma Ufulu a Ana (TiKuMA) programme. The incumbent will also support DTED, the consultant for Teacher Professional Development and Save the Children to design and rollout of impact evaluation for the Teacher Professional Development. The role will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, NORAD Framework Agreement (2024-2028), with matrix management reporting to the Component Lead for Teacher Professional Development at DTED, and will collaborate with Technical Coordinators for Education, ASRHR, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, the MEAL Manager, and the Awards and Finance teams.
The role holder will be expected to prepare and manage activity advances for all activities under the Teacher Professional Development component of the Education Pillar of the TiKuMA Program
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
To be successful, you will bring/have:
- Possession of a Master’s degree in education or any relevant area with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or University Certificate in Education is an added advantage
- Practical experience working with MoEST and in in-service Teacher Training preferred.
- At least five years’ demonstrated experience in provision of technical, leadership and/or management oversight in implementation of education programmes focusing on Inclusive Education, Literacy and Numeracy using relevant Common Approaches
- Firm grounding in capacity strengthening for local organisations for basic education and quality improvement in education with a special focus on primary education.
- In-depth knowledge of government and non-government actors and frameworks.
- Solid experience in award management including budget management and monitoring
- Experience in national and field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN, donors and Government.
- Demonstrated technical understanding of Education Common Approaches including Enabling Teachers, Literacy Boost and Numeracy Boost
- Experience in developing and implementing effective partnerships with Civil Society Organization partners, government entities, other NGOs and donors
- Prior experience and knowledge in randomised control trials will be an added advantage
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail in operational processes
- Strong engagement skills with a wide range of government, non-government and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-cultural context.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and writing skills and experience preparing quality communication products for stakeholders, clients, and officials.
- Proficiency in English and Chichewa languages, both written and oral
Technical Competences
- Capacity strengthening of government and implementing partners
- Policy and influencing
- Budget management.
- Collaboration and networking
- Designing and managing research preferably randomised control trials.
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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to support the professional growth and success of all employees. We thus encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.
Method Of Application
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.