VVOB \u2013\u00a0education for development\u00a0is 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. The Education Advisors will be contributing to the ongoing implementation of the VVOB Zambia Catch Up projects. This ranges from supporting the Ministry of Education officials at National, Provincial and District level in their sustainability efforts to spot checks and data verification support at school level and internal reflection and adaptation planning meetings to further strengthen the programme.
\nKey Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Co-design, develop, coordinate and maintain strategies that enhance close working relationships with MoE staff at all levels and other relevant partners for the implementation, monitoring, institutionalisation and further scaling of Catch Up in particular.
\nContribute to the sustainability deliverables of the Catch Up project within VVOB Zambia.
\nPotentially prepare, contribute to and oversee the quality of innovation hub activities.
\nSupport the development of innovation proposals with expertise and experience collected from the field offices.
\nOpen to learning, actively formulate lessons learnt and participate and contribute to joint learning cycles with VVOB colleagues and partners.
\nKeep abreast with policy trends, new developments and latest research and thinking in education and international development by external and internal networking and share new insights with partners and VVOB colleagues.<\/p>\n
Desired Qualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in education (or similar), with at least 5 years of relevant working experience. A Master\u2019s degree will be an added advantage.
\nAt least 3 years working experience in the international development sector.
\nExtensive proven expertise in Catch Up and \/ or FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy)
\nExperience on working on Innovation Hubs or Learning Labs is an asset.
\nKnowledge and experience with developing and implementing professional development trajectories for a wide range of education stakeholders (teachers, school leaders, and officials).
\nExcellent computer skills in a full range of software, including MS office, such as TEAMS and Outlook, and social tools.
\nExcellent communication skills in English, including writing, conversing and presenting.
\nExcellent knowledge of the Zambian Education system.
\nExperience with working in a multicultural team.
\nAble and willing to travel occasionally for short periods of time (appr. 1 week per month).<\/p>\n
How to Apply
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