Country: Senegal
Closing date: 10 Feb 2016
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 12 months
The role
Lead on coordinating the Constituency of Practice, Education in WCA and support the Director of PDQ to ensure delivery of the WCA education strategy. Ensure Save the Children is represented at regional forums, including the inter-agency education meeting; EIE cluster and other relevant meetings and be the interface between Education Advisers , RO and Country Offices to ensure cross-learning/collaboration, sharing of good practice to improve program design and delivery across WCA.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Degree and working experience in basic education or relevant field.
- Strong understanding of basic education, early childhood development and/or Girls Education issues and approaches
- Experience of working in development and/or education sector in WCA
- Bi-lingual- strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French
- Strong computing skills
- Good understanding of the challenges in education for children in WCA
- Commitment to gender equity and inclusion
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse working environment
- Ability to work under pressure and manage stress
- Understanding and commitment to ensure meaningful children participation
Understanding of Child Rights (CRC and African Charter)
Desirable:
Knowledge and or interest of education in conflict affected countries/humanitarian
Understanding and skills in child rights programming
Experience of including children in decision-making and programing
Project cycle management and budgeting
MEAL
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.26454.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'