Save the Children Opportunities in Tanzania

Save the Children Education Programme Coordinator Opportunities in Tanzania

Education Programme Coordinator - Tanzania

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office.

We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose:

Work closely with local implementing partners, SC Child protection staff, and members of the Education sector working Group, UNHCR and other UN agencies, to ensure that the programme goals are achieved.

Specific areas of concern are the provision of temporary learning opportunities for out of school children in Nduta refugee camp.

The post holder provides overall leadership for the sector, and ensures that SC vision and overall program goals related to the sector are met.

He/she is responsible for contributing to proposal development in line with SC goals and strategic directions.

He/she is responsible for providing managerial, technical, and administrative support to partner staff during the implementation of an integrated program.

For purposes of ensuring healthy collaboration between SC's response and other actors in refugee education/protection, the officer will actively participate in education-related activities and meetings.

Contract Duration: 9 Months

Location: Kigoma, Tanzania

Qualifications and Experience

University Degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field.

Three-year progressive experience in implementation of Education programmes, refugee education, non-formal education, Life skills or related field.

Previous experience in working with teacher training programs, vocational training programs, Early Childhood Care and Development -ECCD or Accelerated Education Programs (AEP) in emergency contexts is desirable.

Good knowledge and understanding of INEE Minimum Standards, SPHERE and Do No Harm practices in emergency humanitarian response.

Previous work experience in Kigoma region and the Burundi refugee response is an added advantage.

Good command of the English and Kiswahili/Kirundi languages is an asset

Excellent Computing and data management skills.

Ability to adapt and work effectively in remote areas, work in a challenging work environment.

Ability to take personal responsibility for completing tasks to a high standard and to meet

Willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a dynamic and fast-moving

This is an emergency recruitment. As such, applicants may be interviewed before the closing date and the selected candidate must be available to commence duty immediately.

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.27219.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'