(3) Three x Education District Coordinator – (200003VL)

Job Overview

Lead and coordinate all Global Partnership for Education (GPE) activities in the district. The office will have a responsibility to develop clear operational plan for the districts.

Location: Buhera/Bikita/Chimanimani
Contract Duration: 12 months

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• University Degree in Education, Social Studies or other related Social Science discipline
• 3 years relevant experience in an environment dealing with child rights, child protection and child development
• Good advocacy and counselling skills, flair for research and report writing, excellent public relations and ability to network
• Strong cross-cultural skills and experience working with people from different ethnic/cultural backgrounds
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high stress and unconventional environments

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commitment to capacity building of staff, with proven skills as a trainer/facilitator and mentor
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful
• Computer skills e.g. Word, Power Point and Excel
• Ability to forge excellent relationships with children and adults
• Ability to work as part of field team and successfully join up work with partner staffs

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

Application Information:

To apply, follow the link below, attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200003VL&lang=en

Application Deadline – 26 July 2020.

N.B: This is an emergency deployment therefore applicants will be on rolling basis as they come, as such the advert may close if a suitable candidate is found before the due date.

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. Save the Children is an equal employment employer, therefore, female applicants are encouraged to apply.