Strategic Education Advisor - Research and Learning
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 seeking a Strategic Education Advisor with expertise in research and learning to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia.
Gewenst profiel
- Master’s degree in research, demography, education, human sciences, or another relevant field or equivalent.
- At least five years of relevant working experience including at least two years international working experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of research, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Experience in supporting research, monitoring, evaluation and learning in developing countries.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of foundational learning projects is desired.
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies is an asset.
- Experience with evidence-informed project management in education.
- Experience with change management and capacity strengthening processes in the context of research and learning.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Zambia for short periods of time.
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in English (CEFR level C1) is essential.
Ons aanbod
- 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 complete remuneration package, which includes a base salary and benefits.
- An international/national contract to 31/12/2026.
Contact
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 30 April 2025. Please use the webform to apply for this vacancy.
Selectieprocedure
Shortlisted candidates will take a written test and go through an interview process before a final offer.
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 .
Meer informatie
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