Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator – Nationals only

The Education Coordinator will assist Norad Programme Manager in ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, supervision and representation of Norad Framework Education activities as required and/or designated by the Programme Manager in Lakes state. Under the supervision and technical support of the Norad Programme Manager, the Education Coordinator will work as part of SCI Norad Framework Education team to provide technical guidance to programme and partner staff and supervise the overall implementation of the project in Lakes State. In the absence of the Programme Manager the post holder will manage the programme team and assume all other technical programme activities as they relate to the project in Lakes State. He/she will support the Programme Manager in day to day program management.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in an environment dealing with Education, child development, child rights and child participation issues and ability to work within multi-cultural environments.
• Demonstrable experience in integrated programming and project management.
• Computer literate particularly in Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and other vernacular languages of South Sudan mainly Dinka.

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role in an NGO environment working in child centred development programs.
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills, flair for report writing, excellent public relations and ability to network.

Contract Duration: 8 months

Location: South Sudan, Rumbek, Office.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.