003. FCDO Education Leadership Technical LEAD

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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity. 

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion. 

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in Five regions; Oromia, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response. 

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection. 

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.  

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PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible FCDO Education Leadership Technical LEAD

Length of Contract: 1 year with desirable extension depending on the project duration

Place of Work: - Based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.

Salary: as per organization scale

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:

• Teacher and school leader development: Improved quality of teaching and learning with a focus on continuous teacher professional development in targeted schools.
• English Language Teaching and Learning: Selected schools provide better teaching and learning in English Language as a subject, and improved use of English across the curriculum.
• Equity, Inclusion and Girls’ Education: Improved access and retention of the most marginalized children, particularly girls.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the MoE and REBs to support the development and contextualization of national and regional school leadership policies and practices.
• Lead in the revision, development, and dissemination of school leader pre – and in-service training ensuring instructional focus on improved practices in schools and enhanced capacity to manage schools.
• Develop and adapt national guidelines for school leader selection including frameworks for gender responsive selection of school leaders, in collaboration with the MoE and REBs.
• Strengthen processes for data analysis and utilisation and learning across education stakeholders among different levels of the education system.
• Strengthen school-based community structures through revised policies and guidelines and capacity building.
• Provide technical support to Regional Leads in the roll out of the school leadership strategies, policies, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with MEAL staff to monitor the school leadership component of the programme.
• Conduct regular site visits to provide technical assistance and ensure effective implementation and monitoring of school leadership activities.
• Effectively communicate school leadership program implementation updates and findings to the Consortium TA Lead, programme staff and external stakeholders, including the FCDO, to facilitate informed decision-making and coherence and coordination with other outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with national policies and secure support for the programme’s school leadership initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the delivery of school leadership activities as part of overall risk management.
• Within this role, promote and help ensure adherence/compliance with the consortium organizations' Code of Conduct & Associated Policies (including Programme Participant Protection, Child & vulnerable adult Safeguarding, Anti-Trafficking policies), Conflict of Interest Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy, and Modern Slavery Transparency Statement – or NRC’s equivalent policies.
• Within this role, promote and help ensure accountability to programme participants and wider communities in line with consortium organizations' commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Do No Harm principles and ensure high ethical standards throughout programme implementation.

Competencies:            

As this is a key leadership position, potential candidates are expected to demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:

• Focusing on the most marginalized people
• Communicating and influencing
• Managing risk
• Leading change
• Making decisions
• Driving performance
• Leading by example
• Removing barriers to delivery
• Motivating and developing

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. 

General Obligations and Responsibilities

The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee on any other kind of work derived from his specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.

The employee shall anytime and anywhere take care of and protect all belongings of PIN within and without their care. The Employee takes over the responsibilities for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obliged to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness totally or partially, as the PIN management in each case will decide it separately. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

The Employee is obliged not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).

PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
• Transport Allowance
• Bank loan facilities
• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Medical insurance, including spouse and children
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Role Holder Requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in education/education leadership, adult education, public administration, international development, gender or related field.  Master’s is preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in education leadership, curriculum development, and teacher training, preferably in multilingual contexts.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing school leadership training programmes and guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of gender responsive school leadership policies and practices and effective instructional training methodologies.
• Prior experience of operating effectively within complex and high-risk environments and managing the needs of multiple stakeholders. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform decision-making and programme adjustments.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex information backed with evidence to advocate to and persuade influential stakeholders. 
• Fluency in spoken and written English and preferably also Amharic

Desirable:

• Strong understanding of the Ethiopian education system and school administration and school-based community structures.
• Familiarity with MoE policies and strategies for school leadership.
• Fluency in one or more Ethiopian languages.

 How to Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the application form until November 30/2024
• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.