Strategic Education Advisor Foundational 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 Learning within Zambia and be part of the overall team of Strategic Education Advisors.
Gewenst profiel
Result areas of this position:
- Supporting the VVOB team and structures of the Ministry of Education on national and decentralised levels in planning and implementation of education programmes particularly in foundational learning and also in early grade remediation;
- Working closely together with the Education Manager, Education Advisors, MEAL team and other project staff to support capacity development of staff, quality of project implementation in our existing projects on foundational learning as well as projects in early grade remedial education using the Teaching at the Right Level (also known as Catch Up) approach;
- Provide expert guidance in foundational learning including overseeing material development and capacity development of the Ministry of Education;
- Provide technical support to programme implementation, while mentoring the team of Strategic Education Advisors and Education Advisors on foundational learning;
- Collaborating with Strategic Education Advisors locally and internationally to unlock the VVOB Learning Unlimited Strategy;
- Providing advice on the design, implementation and evaluation of capacity development methods for professionals in foundational learning;
- Supporting networking and partnerships including to secure cooperation and support from VVOB’s partners for existing and future projects, to promote VVOB as a reliable partner and to represent our organisation towards external stakeholders in your field;
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and learning within VVOB and among its partners;
- Actively searching for new sources of funding for VVOB and assist in the preparation of project 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 learning including experience in material development and capacity development;
- Understanding and experience in early grade remedial education, particularly the Teaching at the Right Level approach, is an asset;
- Understanding and experience in structured pedagogy is an asset;
- 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
What’s next?
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. 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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