Description:
We are looking for a dedicated and results-oriented Education Specialist to join Educate A Child (EAC) Technical Team and play a vital role in supporting the enrolment and education of out-of-school children (OOSC) into quality education. You will be a key player in engaging partners, managing day-to-day operations, and contributing to the success of EAA mission.
Responsibilities;
- Review and assess, Expressions of Interest and proposals including program design, budgets and M&E plans
- Manage the review of Expressions of Interest and coordinate external communications with potential partners through the Communications Department
- Conduct site visits of potential partners, to confirm validity and quality of the proposed project and implementing partners technical, organizational, M&E and reputational areas.
- Support technical team in identification of potential partners and innovative interventions
- Serve as project focal point for multiple partnerships
- Conduct reviews on semi-annual technical reports submitted by partners in order to track the progress of the program/ partner.
- Raise any issues and concerns that may hinder the progress of the program to the Technical Director.
- Respond to incoming partner requests in coordination with Technical Director. Liaise with other EAC’s departments, if required.
- Provide technical support to partners regarding concerns/ issues in order to optimize performance across EAC’s programs.
- Contribute to identification of need for and design of site monitoring visits
- Participate in monitoring/site visits
- Build relationships with key community influencers and organizations in order to achieve EAA’s/EAC’s objectives
- Work with EAA’s/EAC‘s Teams and Department to identify potential projects that could be supported through potential donors.
- Prepare/ draft thematic, country/regional or project briefings requested by Technical Director.
- Provide technical content requested on Communication products for publication purposes.
- Conduct desktop review of OOSC in countries where EAA/EAC and partners can contribute to and report research findings to Technical Director.
Qualifications;
- A Master's degree in international development, education, or a relevant field is necessary.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in the field of international development and education or a relevant field.
Knowledge and Skills;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in report writing.
- Comprehensive understanding of project cycles and agreements.
- Varied experience in education projects.
- Excellent knowledge of educational policy trends, access, and quality.
- Track record of collaborating with government counterparts.
- Proven ability to build partnerships with education ministries, donors, and NGOs.
- Experience in monitoring field-based projects.
- Work experience in multiple developing countries.
- Competence in conducting and comprehending research.
- Familiarity with international education indicators and frameworks