Education Technical Advisor

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year (with renewal every year)

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director of PDQA
Dotted line report to (Technical): Sponsorship Program Manager and Education Program Manager
Role Dimensions: Coordination with Education Program Manager and Sponsorship Program Manager, SCUS and TAs and DPDQA

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people frequently (e.g. once a week or more) because they work country programs

ROLE PURPOSE:
To provide overall leadership in development, management and technical support of the education program, including representation in education sector events and providing support to SMT in management decision making.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Development
• Aware of the recent development in the education sector in Vietnam and SC global priorities in education, take lead in Sponsorship core programs and education related common approaches.
• Support in developing Sponsorship 3 year plan (3YP) in line with Sponsorship Global strategy and SC Vietnam strategic direction in education sector,
• Provide technical assistance for National Advocacy effort to endorse the Common Approaches in education sector at different levels. Provide inputs for new education proposals development
• Provide input for new education proposal development
• Explore and maintain relationships with GSO Technical Working Group, SC members with interest in education and work closely with Sponsorship team and other related stakeholders in SCI Vietnam program development,
• Actively engage in fundraising to expand Sponsorship program portfolio in Vietnam in coordination with DPDQA and GSO TAs,
• Ensure that recommendations from beneficiaries, government partners, and donors are considered in Sponsorship program development,
• Work closely with MEAL staff and GSO research team to capture education project impact and lessons, ensure these are integrated in education program development

Project Quality Management and Technical Support
• Take lead in preparation of the Sponsorship Annual Plan, Sponsorship Annual Report and other reports with high quality and in time when needed. Regularly review the annual work plan and budget and propose necessary adjustments.
• Provide direct technical support to Sponsorship staff and implementing partners in the implementation of planned project activities and facilitate the delivery or/and co-delivery of technical related issues with TAs during project implementation,
• Provide technical support for the component under MOET to review and appraise the Literacy Boost package, together with the Education team.

Staff Management
• Line manage technical program staff, making sure that each staff member has clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and there is synergy among members of the team.
• Work together with line managed staff to identify clear performance objectives and capacity building plan.
• Leading in provide direct coaching or mentoring to Sponsorship staff in the implementation of project activities and facilitate their technical capacity building.
Representation, Partnership and Networking
• Represent SC Vietnam (in consultation with related staff such as Education Program Manager, Sponsorship Program Manager, Director of PDQA and approval from CD) in relevant education forum or theme groups both locally, internationally and within SCI.
• Support in establishing and maintaining network with local partners, INGOS, CSOs and donors working on education theme to establish synergy and alliance for any advocacy initiatives
• Establish coordination and maintain strong relationships with national level MOET to ensure that SC Sponsorship program is in line with government priorities and fully supported by the government

Other tasks
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience, including adjustment on job description.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling SCI values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
• Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same.
• Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
• Always acts in the best interests of children

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:
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.

Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
• At least Master’s Degree in Education or related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with an INGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs;
• Demonstrated experience in education thematic area and demonstrated experience in technical capacity building, research related and report writing skills;

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
• Good understanding of challenges facing vulnerable children and communities in Vietnam;
• Quick learner with ability to think strategically and creatively;
• Ability to provide technical support/inputs in developing and implementing sound M&E and Accountability system for children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• Commitment to and understanding of SCI mission, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and at different levels, to motivate and inspire team work;

Desirable
• Flexibility, live and thrive in challenging circumstances;
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
• Experience of working in an emergency setting and/or commitment to build that capacity;
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond effectively to challenges, and work effectively in a cross culture environment.

* Deadline: 24 September 2018

- Company's Policy
- Professional and active working environment
- Social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance according to Labor Laws

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