Finn Church Aid
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is looking for a Senior Thematic Advisor – (Right to) Quality Education (R2QE) for a permanent position. Primary purpose of the position is development of FCA’s Right to Quality Education theme and programmatic framework and advise and support FCA staff in RO/COs on the content of R2QE within the Regional/Country Programme and its projects.
Main tasks
- Lead and coordinate the quality and content of development of Right to Quality Education theme within the FCA programmatic framework, with special focus on Education in Emergencies (EiE), Psycho-Social Support (PSS) and education sector development.
- Coordinate thematic work with the other thematic advisors to ensure quality planning of a holistic FCA programme and to ensure synergies and interlinkages between the 3 themes of Right to Quality Education, Right to Livelihoods and Right to Peace.
- Assist Country/Regional Offices in identifying potential R2QE priorities within the Country Programmes
- Provide thematic expertise to Country Offices and other relevant staff on R2QE in the course of project cycle management and take part in programme/project baselines studies, planning, monitoring and/or evaluations and assure organizational learning
- Provide thematic expertise to RO/CO and other relevant staff on Education in Emergencies
- Participate in capacity development of FCA’s staff in R2QE, support and advice the country/regional education specialists
- Lead/actively participate in specific thematic development projects and initiatives
- Represent FCA in relevant thematic and sectoral networks related to R2QE and establish/strengthen strategic partnerships with other agencies, as agreed and in cooperation with other relevant FCA staff
- Participate in thematic development within sectoral networks (e.g. INEE, Education Global Cluster)
- Facilitate teamwork with relevant colleagues at HO and in the RO/COs to enable innovations and piloting of new solutions for R2QE, especially in the field of EiE
- Contribute to the development of FCA programmatic guidelines and tools in collaboration with relevant staff members
- Participate in proposal development as agreed
Competence, experience, skills, knowledge needed
- Master’s degree in Education or equivalent work experience
- In depth understanding of the Finnish Education system and its strengths
- Proven proposal writing skills
- In depth understanding of Education in Emergencies
- Knowledge and expertise in RQ2E
- Good knowledge of approaches and methodology to development cooperation, humanitarian aid and advocacy
- In-depth knowledge and experience on program and project level PME
- Analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Language skills: Finnish and English, French is an asset
There will be a six-month probation period. The compensation is based on FCA Compensation System and depends on prior work experience.
For more information please contact Deputy Executive Director, Mr Tomi Järvinen: tomi.jarvinen (at) kua.fi
Please apply by using the link no later than on 22nd June 2022. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialise in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA practices zero-tolerance against child abuse. FCA’s Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all FCA staff. FCA has zero-tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements. FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).