Education Technical Advisor-Sierra Leone
JOB DETAIL
VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.
Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.
But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.
| Role Details | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Sierra Leone |
| Salary: | SLE 882,166 gross per annum |
| Contract Type: | Fixed Term |
| Contract Length: | Not Specified |
| Full Time: | Full Time |
| Application Closing Date: | Oct 21, 2024 00:00:00 |
| Interview Date: | To be confirmed |
| Start Date: | Earliest possible |
| File Size: 223.67 KBs, File Type: pdf | |
Role Overview Summary
The Education Technical Advisor is responsible for growing to scale VSO’s Inclusive and Resilient Education Programme Impact and Influence. The role will lead in evidence-based technical programmes design (adopting integrated programming) and engagements to deepen education programme impact, position VSO as education technical lead nationwide, influence education programme and policy reforms and nurture strategic partnerships for education for all children. The role will lead in building and nurturing national education strategic partnership including government, multi-laterals (UNICEF, UNESCO, GPE etc), bi-laterals (FCDO, USAID), NGOs (international and local) and academic institutions.
Ideal Applicant Summary
We are seeking for an experienced individual in leadership, policy, business pursuit with a proven track record of leading national initiatives, building partnerships with governments, donor relationships and high-impact consortia. You should have significant experience managing transitional programmes and engaging with multiple donors.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
