Education Specialist – Dar es Salaam – Save the Children

Role Purpose:
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: 1 year Renewable
Location: Dar es Salaam

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
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.
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.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.

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

HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘MKogi.32008.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’

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