VVOB \u2013 education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years\u2019 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.
\nWe implement our programmes and projects with one shared passion: to ensure the improvement of quality education.
\nDo 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?
\nWe are seeking a Strategic Education Advisor with expertise in sustainability to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia.
\nDo you want to take on this challenge? Then continue reading!
\nResult areas of the Strategic Education Advisor:<\/p>\n
We are looking for an expert in taking programmes from pilot to scale to sustainability
\nAs our Strategic Education Advisor you provide both short- and long-term strategic and technical advice, information and guidance to VVOB and VVOB\u2019s partners.
\nIn addition to supporting the capacity strengthening of programme staff and partners, you also design and develop relevant and scalable projects in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
\nAs part of the Programmes department, you report directly to the Country Programmes Manager.<\/p>\n
You will:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Actively promote our projects and ensure that all our projects from pilot stage are designed to be scalable and sustainable including leading on analysis of long-term cost effectiveness of programmes and working closely with government and partners to ensure scale and sustainability.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead on developing and implementing scale up, sustainability and exit plans across projects.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the development of new pilot programmes fostering innovation and best practices in ensuring the pilots can be scaled and sustained.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Build and maintain a strong network with partners in the development sector. This includes promoting VVOB in Zambia\u2019s pilot to scale to sustainability agenda among relevant partners, supporting in managing partnerships with government and implementing organisations and representing VVOB in conferences.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support in reporting on ongoing projects and the formulation of new projects, including proposal writing from a scale and sustainability viewpoint, supporting the design of new projects to ensure they are scalable and sustainable.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with the Country Management Team, Education Advisors, project staff and consortium partners to strengthen staff and government capacity for scale and sustainability.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stay updated on policy trends, research and international best practices through networking.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborate with Strategic Education Advisors regionally and globally to advance VVOB\u2019s Learning Unlimited strategy and develop new initiatives.
\nIf you\u2019re our Strategic Education Advisor, your workweek at the office will include the following highlights:<\/p>\n
You join an online session of VVOB\u2019s scaling community of practice, where the Zambia team presents on the challenges and enablers of scaling a government-led remediation model.
\nYou prepare for an upcoming conference where you will be presenting a paper you recently wrote on how to effectively scale foundational learning initiatives in numeracy.
\nYou prepare the quarterly Catch Up Coordination Committee meeting supporting them to be able to seek investments in Catch Up and discussing how the programme can be further embedded in existing systems.
\nLunch! A perfect time to exchange insights with VVOB colleagues on their projects and how scale and sustainability can be strengthened.
\nYou support the development of a proposal for a new project ensuring that the scale and sustainability are at the heart of the design.
\nYou have a meeting with a project team for a project that is coming to an end and review their progress on the fade out strategy including learnings to understand the most effective exit strategies to ensure sustainability.<\/p>\n
Who are you?
\nYou are a technical expert in scale and sustainability with significant, practical experience of supporting project to go from pilot to scale to sustainability in an international context preferably in the education sector.
\nYour expertise and experience
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Master\u2019s degree in education, human sciences, or another relevant field or equivalent.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least five years of relevant working experience including at least two years\u2019 experience international working experience.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of taking projects from pilot to scale to sustainability.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge, experience and understanding of foundational learning is desired.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience with change management and capacity strengthening processes.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability and willingness to travel within Zambia for short periods of time.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proficiency in English (CEFR level C1) is essential.
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\nMatching competences
\nVVOB core competences:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Result-oriented
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continuous improvement
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cooperation
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\nFunction specific competencies:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strategic Networking & Partnership Building
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creativity
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Persuasiveness
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vision Building
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Problem Analysis and Judgement
\nWhat we\u2019re offering:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A dynamic working environment in an international context.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An exciting job in a growing organisation with varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A complete remuneration package, which includes a base salary and benefits.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A national contract to 31\/12\/2026.
\nJoin us ;
\nAs soon as possible in our office in Lusaka, Zambia. Please note this role is contingent upon the availability of funds.
\nWhat Next :
\nYour 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.
\nShortlisted candidates will take a written test and go through an interview process, before a final offer.
\nVVOB firmly believes that quality education can only be achieved if equity is ensured. Qualities of people prevail, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability.
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