Education Specialist

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