Job Description
About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to help the government and people of Ethiopia strengthen the education system and work with experts in a dynamic consortium that is putting together a compelling and innovative bid for the forthcoming five-year “Transforming Education Programme in Ethiopia (TREE).” As Education Leadership Lead, you will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent visits to specific regions to be covered by the programme and other locations, as necessary.
You will report to the Consortium Technical Assistance (TA) Lead. Regular day to day liaison and coordination will be with Regional Leads and the consortium’s Technical Advisers in Ethiopia and globally. You will work closely with both local and international consortium members and downstream partners and contractors, the Core Programme Management Team, and the Ministry of Education.
This role is contingent on funding being secured.
Job Title: Education Leadership Lead, FCDO Transforming Education in Ethiopia (TREE).
Reports to: Consortium TA Lead, Transforming Education in Ethiopia Project (TREE).
Terms: Can be national or international posting.
Requirements: Regular travel within Ethiopia and occasional travel internationally.
Background of the FCDO Transforming Education in Ethiopia Project:
In Ethiopia, many children are out of school or at risk of dropping out, in particular girls and other marginalized groups. Progress has been made in expanding education access for children across the country, however, since 2019 progress stalled due to conflict and instability, climate-induced shocks and the impact of Covid-19 and wider macroeconomic challenges around inflation which exacerbated existing inequalities.
In response, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) aims to improve teaching quality and learning outcomes and increase access to education for girls and marginalized children through the ‘Transforming Education in Ethiopia’ project (2024-2028). The project will focus on three key components below:
Role Purpose:
The Education Leadership Lead will lead efforts to strengthen school leadership, a core focus of the programme. The role will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Ethiopia and the Regional Education Bureaus (REBs) to implement the school leadership strategy, develop course content for school leadership training, and work with selected regions and target schools to implement the school leadership framework. They will engage with key stakeholders to help achieve project goals, implement and institutionalize access to quality and safe education-related policies, and interventions.
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Competencies:
As this is a key leadership position, potential candidates are expected to demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:
We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. People in Need is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and select the chosen candidate before closing date for receipt of applications, so early application is strongly recommended.
If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance – for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment – please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.
Recruitment for this role is contingent upon the successful award of the project, and the final applicant’s selection is subject to FCDO approval.
ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)
• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
• Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
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