Strategic Education Advisor Foundational and Remedial Learning - VVOB in Zambia
Omschrijving van de vacature
VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. Our head office is based in Brussels, Belgium.
We implement our programmes and projects with one shared passion: to ensure the improvement of quality education.
Do you share our ambition to ensure that learners around the world can enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception? Are you convinced as well that quality education guarantees equal opportunities for everyone and is the key to a better world?
We are looking for a Strategic Education Advisor who will operate from our office in Lusaka, Zambia. Do you want to take on this challenge? Then continue reading!
Position in the organisation
The Strategic Education Advisor reports to the Country Programmes Manager and is part of the Strategy Department. You work closely together with the broader team of Strategic Education Advisors as well as with the programmes team including Education Advisors and the Education Manager. You also collaborate with the MEAL and Research team.
The role works closely with the Ministry of Education as well as partners and donors.
This role will focus on foundational and remedial learning within Zambia but also supporting regional work such as in Malawi and be part of the overall team of Strategic Education Advisors.
Gewenst profiel
Result areas of this position:
- Lead the development and articulation of VVOB’s vision for foundational and remedial learning in Zambia, whilst also contributing to similar initiatives in other VVOB countries, particularly Malawi and ensuring alignment with our projects in Uganda;
- Oversee the design and ensure quality implementation of scalable and sustainable foundational and remedial learning programmes, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders;
- Provide expert guidance in foundational and remedial learning and providing technical support to programme implementation, while mentoring the SEA team with the Country Programmes Manager;
- Serve as the main point of contact for strategic donors ensuring a close collaboration and understanding of projects and its alignment with the overall vision for Foundational Learning;
- Work with staff, and consortium partners to strengthen staff and government capacity for quality foundational and remedial learning;
- Stay updated on policy trends, research, and international best practices through networking;
- Collaborating with Strategic Education Advisors locally and internationally to unlock the VVOB Learning Unlimited Strategy and to lead the strategic development of existing and new areas of work particularly on foundational learning and remedial learning;
- Represent VVOB in Zambia, fostering partnerships and positioning the organisation as a trusted partner in the education sector;
- Contributing to internal and external knowledge development and learning, by supporting innovation, reflection and learning and proactively supporting sharing of lessons learned between partners, colleagues and other VVOB country teams;
- Identify funding opportunities and contribute to the development of high-quality proposals.
Required expertise and experience
- Master’s degree in education, human sciences, or related field or equivalent experience;
- At least ten years of relevant working experience including at least five years of international working experience;
- In depth understanding of the foundational and remedial learning including experience in material development and capacity development;
- Understanding and experience of the Teaching at the Right Level approach;
- Experience leading on piloting, innovation testing and vision building;
- In depth understanding of and experience in recent evolutions related to foundational learning and remedial education;
- Experience in programme and/or project & change development and management.
Experience in organisational and institutional capacity development; - English proficiency: CEFR level C1 / based on country needs.
Ons aanbod
What we’re offering:
- A dynamic working environment in an international context.
- An exciting job in a growing organisation with varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
- An opportunity to contribute to exciting, evidence-based projects aimed at ensuring the education sector in Zambia is strengthened, by bringing in innovative solutions for professional development of school leaders and teachers.
- A competitive remuneration package, which includes a base salary and benefits.
- A a contract of limited duration until 31/12/2026.
Contact
VVOB firmly believes that quality education can only be achieved if equity is ensured. Qualities of people prevail, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability. If you require reasonable accommodation including disability accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@vvob.org.
Selectieprocedure
Your motivation letter detailing your match with the profile as well as your motivation behind applying for the vacancy and a detailed CV are expected no later than 16 September 2025. Please use the webform to apply for this vacancy.
Shortlisted candidates will take a written test, go through an interview process and an external assessment centre, before a final offer.
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