The Education Specialist supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education programmes within the country programme. The role provides technical guidance and management support to improve learning outcomes and equitable education, especially for marginalized children.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in education planning, management, and/or research using results-based management approaches in education is required. Experience in translating education analytical evidence into policy dialogue, policy advocacy, and knowledge products for governments and partners. Proven experience of drafting high quality education analytical papers, policy briefs, programme documents, reports and donor proposals. Experience of influencing and advocating effectively in education priorities with senior levels of government. Experience of working on convergent approached (e.g. Social Policy, Child Protection, Nutrition, Health, WASH) is required. Experience of leveraging partnerships and financing in support of scaling programmes is desirable. Experience in related programme/project development in a UN system agency or organization is an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. Education in Emergencies (EiE) experience is an asset.
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, or another relevant technical field. Two years of additional relevant work experience that was gained after obtaining a bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
