VSO Technical Advisor – Education Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
VSO Technical Advisor – Education Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty.
Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact.
Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty.
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Role overview
Lead on Programme Development, Management and Business Pursuit endeavor
Skills, qualifications and experience
Post Graduate Degree in Education Management, Special needs education or other relevant social Science fields
Very good understanding of the overall country’s Education Sector System functions and operation with good professional relationship with Government Federal and regional bureaus, Education sector development actors, academic institutions and other structures
Minimum of 10 years’ work experience at least three years shall be in INGO setting with more or less similar Senior position role which also entails team management responsibilities
Demonstrated program management and leadership experience beyond academic setting which may include Teacher Development programmes, School improvement programmes, girls education, etc., at regional and Federal level
Proven Knowledge and experience of Education quality improvement programmes with sound programmatic understanding of special needs education, pre-primary, primary education, its equity elements, including education in emergency
Active participant in technical working groups and well informed of Education thematic areas including, but not limited to, special needs, education in emergency, and pre-primary education
Well established business development and resource mobilisation experiences with proven track record of achievements both in securing funds and management of donor partners
Very good
experience of representing own organisation in different national and regional fora
Desired :
Technical knowledge of M&E
Significant level of understanding of the country context in VSOE target locations
Budget and grants development and management skills.
Coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to demonstrate:
Team Management and Coordination: experience of leadership and high level coordination and management of people
Communication - Excellent verbal and written communications and report writing skills
Representation and negotiation skills – ability to negotiate difficult deals and maintain relations with stakeholders
Planning and Time Management – Excellent in prioritising tasks, time management, effective while working under pressure with tight deadlines
Financial – being well versed with financial requirement and able to capture top line indicators of financial performance
Advanced computer skills in MS Office word, outlook and excel.
Flexibility to adapt, positive attitude towards change, and constructive and creative approach to problem solving
Strong team player
Commitment to VSO’s values
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
Ability to be open minded and respectful
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 1st July 2019
For more information and job application details, see; VSO Technical Advisor – Education Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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