Save the Children International (SCI) -Sr. Education Coordinator

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Programme Planning & Implementation

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of education project activities.
• Develop implementation plans and activity schedules.
• Ensure timely achievement of project targets and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance against indicators.

Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance to education staff and partners.
• Support teachers and facilitators through mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure education interventions meet Save the Children quality standards.
• Promote inclusive, gender-sensitive, and child-friendly education.

Coordination & Representation

• Liaise with government education authorities and partners.
• Participate in education cluster and coordination meetings.
• Represent Save the Children in education-related forums when delegated.

MEAL & Reporting

• Support data collection and verification.
• Review project performance data and recommend improvements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.

Budget Management

• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist with budget planning and forecasting.
• Ensure accountable and efficient use of project resources.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• Mainstream safeguarding into education activities.
• Report safeguarding concerns according to SCI procedures.
• Ensure staff and volunteers follow safeguarding policies and the Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building

• Deliver training to teachers, education officers, and community volunteers.
• Strengthen the capacity of local partners and government stakeholders.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BSc degree in Education, Social Work, Project Management, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant area of social development is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience managing humanitarian and/or recovery programs.
• Experience managing large, multi-sector or multi-location teams.
• Experience managing programmes across multiple locations.
• Strong budgeting skills and knowledge of donor regulations.
• Experience working with partners and senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong programme management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience improving programme quality, efficiency, and impact.

💡 Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and results orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management and financial-control knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse and international environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt during emergencies.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and humanitarian principles.

🌍 Language Requirements

• Fluency in Somali is required.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.

📍 Job Location

Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia

📅 Application Deadline

September 5, 2026

📄 How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• Updated CV
• Cover letter
• Current remuneration/salary information
• Salary expectations

Apply through the Save the Children application platform:

Apply through Save the Children

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.