{"id":6496,"date":"2025-11-26T16:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/deputy-project-coordinator-technical-at-ministry-of-education\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T00:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T00:14:45","slug":"deputy-project-coordinator-technical-at-ministry-of-education","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=6496","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Project Coordinator \u2013 Technical at Ministry of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

ZAMBIA EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATION UNIT
\nGOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\nMINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MOEDU)
\nThe Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Education (MOEDU), is committed to enhancing equitable access to quality education as part of various educational initiatives. In line with this mission, we are excited to announce the implementation of the Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) Project, supported by a $14 Million Education Systems and Capacity Grant from the Global Partnership for Education. This project aims to reduce Learning Poverty Levels across the country.
\nPROJECT GOALS
\na) Ensure learners achieve learning outcome targets by age 10, with equitable results for boys and girls;
\nb) Equip teachers with pedagogical content knowledge, aligned teaching materials, and gender-responsive practices to enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes;
\nc) Utilize data-informed strategies for targeted and timely support, improving service delivery and learning outcomes; and
\nd) Reduce gender inequality in educational access, participation, completion, and outcomes for marginalized boys and girls.
\nPROJECT DURATION
\nThe Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) project is set for a duration of three years, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
\nGRANT MANAGEMENT
\nSave the Children will serve as the Grant Agent, responsible for ensuring compliance, fiduciary oversight, and providing technical support for effective project delivery.
\nThe Ministry of Education is inviting applications from qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following position:
\n3) DEPUTY PROJECT COORDINATOR \u2013 TECHNICAL x 1
\nReporting Relationship
\nThe Deputy Project Coordinator \u2013 Technical will report to the Project Coordinator \u2013 Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) Project.
\nScope and Duties
\na) Develop the technical vision of the EIQual project;
\nb) Develop and design the adaptation of technical approaches to foundational education, inclusive learning, and system strengthening;
\nc) Integration of gender equality, child rights, and social inclusion in all technical interventions;
\nd) Provide technical guidance to the Technical Specialists and Ministry of Education counterparts;
\ne) Oversee the implementation of technical components of the project, ensuring alignment with CPE guidelines and national education strategies;
\nf) Develop technical work plans and tools in line with the national development plan;
\ng) Coordinate the development of robust M&E systems to track technical performance and outcomes;
\nh) Foster collaboration with education sector stakeholders, including CSOs, development partners, and community leaders;
\ni) Represent the technical team in coordination meetings and technical working groups;
\nj) Ensure technical activities comply with donor regulations, Save the Children policies, and national standards; and
\nk) Identify and mitigate technical risks in project implementation;
\nl) Provide technical oversight for systems capacity components of the EIQuaL project.
\nRequired Academic and Professional Qualifications
\na) Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
\nb) Bachelor\u2019s degree in Education, Project Management equivalent; and
\nc) Master\u2019s degree in Education, Development Studies or equivalent is required.
\nMinimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience
\nSeven (7) years of experience in technical leadership roles in education programs.
\nDesired Competences
\na) Proven experience in designing and implementing inclusive education strategies;
\nb) Strong understanding of GPE frameworks and education system strengthening;
\nc) Experience working with government systems and in multi-stakeholder environments;
\nd) Familiarity with foundational learning and community engagement strategies; and
\ne) Experience in adaptive programming and evidence-based decision-making.
\nDesirable Personal Attributes
\na) Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills;
\nb) Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (professional level proficiency);
\nc) Commitment to child rights, gender equality, and inclusive education; and
\nd) Demonstrated ability to mentor and manage technical teams.
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