Education Advisor – six months contract

(This position is covered under CUPE Bargaining Unit)

Save the Children Canada is a member of Save the Children International, a federation that works in more than 120 countries worldwide delivering programs focused on health and nutrition, education, child protection, child poverty, humanitarian response, and child rights governance. As the world’s leading independent organization for children, Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. We live our values every day – Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

Reporting to the Senior Education Advisor, you will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of Save the Children Canada’s education portfolio. You will distill learnings to produce programming guidance and evidence on gender-transformative education programming, as well as contribute to compelling and innovative fundraising proposals. As part of your role, you will follow industry developments and contribute to thought-leadership on education best practices, and maintain relationships with key players in the education, both in Canada and at the international level. You will support and engage with technical staff from around the world in Save the Children’s global technical working groups to strengthen global expertise and advance programming quality and innovation. Travelling internationally may be required.

As part of the Gender Equality and Program Impact (GEPI) team at Save the Children Canada, you will also work cross functionally with our thematic experts and collaborate on strategic initiatives to strengthen gender transformative research and knowledge management systems and to achieve business development and advocacy goals.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Thematic Advisory and Technical Quality Assurance
  • Provide quality thematic support and advice to Save the Children program staff and partners, with a particular focus on strengthening quality results, shared learning and good monitoring and evaluation approaches in those offices where Save the Children Canada supports programming.
  • Ensure programming is carried out with a clear reference to a rigorous application of results based management, as required for Canadian government funding.
  • Ensure programs are using state-of-the art and evidence-based guidelines and approaches (including Save the Children Common Approaches) to improve learning outcomes and access to quality, inclusive and equitable education.
  • Train, mentor and build capacity of field staff, partners and government officials in education innovations and approaches
  • Contribute to good financial management of projects, particularly with reference to budget review and program analysis of expenditure, including variance analysis.
  • Establish and strengthen working relationships with multiple levels of government as well as local, civil society organizations.   This includes working closely with the respective Ministries of Education.
  • Contribute to timely, complete and quality reports and other required documentation for donors as well as for internal processes of review, analysis, approval and learning.
  • Provide advice to Save the Children Canada projects to improve smooth implementation, monitoring and reporting, as per project contract obligations.
• Advocacy & Business Development
  • Contribute to the development and review of concept papers, proposals, reports and other documentation, such as proposal risk analysis and cost pricing reviews.  Support negotiation with donors, ensuring adequate charge offs for SCC.
  • Identify new funding opportunities for Save the Children Canada.
  • Advocate, within networks and coalitions for improved policy, policy implementation and resources mobilization in support of Save the Children Canada’s strategic goals and areas of focus.
  • Represent Save the Children Canada in written contributions to agency newsletters and other publications, based on field knowledge and experience.
• Program Learning & Innovation
  • Contribute to SCC education portfolio strategy and annual plan
  • Generate and disseminate evidence and learning on Save the Children’s education programs and approaches
  • Represent Save the Children in relevant conferences and learning events to promote and share evidence and learning from our programs.
  • Contribute to the development and roll out of Save the Children International’s Education Common Approaches, as agreed with SCC Senior Advisor for Education
  • Document information effectively, for use by others internal to SCC.
  • Promote cross-functional synergies within Save the Children Canada, identifying, affirming and following up on opportunities by which Thematic Quality can interact effectively with other departments.

Qualifications & Competencies (include but are not limited to):

• Completion of a Graduate Degree in International Development/International Education or a related field, or bachelor’s degree in these areas with a post-graduate certificate or diploma related to international education or teaching. 
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience implementing, managing, and providing technical assistance to child and youth education programs in Canada or internationally in low-income countries.  
• Successful proposal development track record, with prior experience with GAC-funded projects; knowledge of GAC policies and procedures; knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) approach
• Experience with child rights programming including in areas of Education
• Knowledge of gender equality principles and practices
• Demonstrated thought leadership expertise such as contributions to academic journals, books, articles; speaking engagements, leading conference presentations and panels
• Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting
• Representational and advocacy skills.
• Teaching experience highly desirable
• Proficiency in English; French/Spanish/Portuguese considered an asset
• Ability to travel internationally, several weeks per year
• Strategic big picture thinker, with the ability to engage at detailed project level
• Is innovative, develops new ideas, and demonstrates adaptability
• Ability to synthesize and develop high-quality knowledge products from diverse data sources including programmatic materials and tools
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships across cultural and organizational boundaries with internal and external stakeholders, and managing through influence
• Comfortable working independently with little supervision

What We Offer

This position salary range between $70,150 – $84,180 CAD depending on skills and experience. In addition to this, our employees will have the following package of additional benefits:

• Benefits package for you and your dependents available in three months after employment.
• Hybrid workplace, and flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity.
• Coordinated benefits for your partner paid by Save the Children Canada.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment.
• Discounted rate for a GoodLife membership.
• Organization-wide membership with Headspace.
• 3 weeks of annual leave. (prorated to start date and duration of contract)
• In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 24 – January 1 office closure (SAVE Days) so we can all recharge simultaneously.
• Paid sick leave, float day and personal days (prorated to start date and duration of contract)
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training.

We are committed to a transparent recruitment process with approximate timelines for the various stages in the process so that you can plan and manage expectations as you navigate your job search.   

• Application collection:  March 15, 2023 and onwards
• Preliminary Discussions with Human Resources: Week of April 3, 2023
• Interviews with the Hiring Manager & Hiring Panel: TBD

HOW TO APPLY?

If you are interested in this position, please visit https://www.savethechildren.ca/ and submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources (416) 221-5501 ext. 262.

(This position is covered under CUPE Bargaining Unit – Band 5)

Save the Children Canada is a member of Save the Children International, a federation that works in more than 119 countries worldwide delivering programs focused on health and nutrition, education, child protection, child poverty, humanitarian response, and child rights governance. As the world’s leading independent organization for children, Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. We live our values every day– Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

This position will contribute to high quality technical support for education programming of Save the Children Canada in our projects around the world.  The following represent key accountabilities for this position. The following represent key accountabilities for this position. These accountabilities are to serve as a basis for developing annual work plans for the incumbent. This will be either a part time (4 days per week) position or a full time position. The status will be confirmed at the time of an offer.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

•     Provide quality thematic support and advice to Save the Children offices, staff and partners, with a particular focus on strengthening quality results, shared learning and good monitoring and evaluation approaches in those offices where Save the Children Canada supports programming.

•     Provide conceptual, practical and evidence based orientation to education programming to different program contexts, in different areas of the world where Save the Children Canada is working.

•     Ensure programming is carried out with a clear reference to a rigorous application of results based management, as required for Canadian government funding.

•     Contribute to good financial management of projects, particularly with reference to budget review and program analysis of expenditure, including variance analysis.

•     Provide timely, complete and quality reports and other required documentation for donors as well as for internal processes of review, analysis, approval and learning.

•     Provide advice to Save the Children Canada projects, if and as needed but with the intent of improving smooth implementation, monitoring and reporting, as per project contract obligations.

•     Advocate, within networks and coalitions to the extent possible, for improved policy, policy implementation and resources mobilization in support of Save the Children Canada’s strategic goals and areas of focus.

•     Represent Save the Children Canada in written contributions to agency newsletters and other publications, based on field knowledge and experience.

•     Identify new funding opportunities or Save the Children Canada.

•     Contribute to development and review of concept papers, proposals, reports and other documentation, such as proposal risk analysis and cost pricing reviews.  Support negotiation with donors, ensuring adequate charge offs for SCC.

•     Contribute to the preparation of the SCC strategy, annual plan, regional and field office plans as well as quarterly reports.

•     Promote cross-functional synergies with Save the Children Canada, identifying, affirming and following up on opportunities by which Thematic Quality can interact effectively with other departments.

•     Identify and support strategies for generating and disseminating evidence and learning on Save the Children’s education programs and approaches.

•     Represent Save the Children in relevant conferences and learning events to promote and share evidence and learning from our programs.

Qualifications & Competencies (include but are not limited to):

•     Completion of a Graduate Degree in International Development/International Education or a related field, or bachelor’s degree in these areas with a post-graduate certificate or diploma related to international education or teaching.

•     Minimum 5 years’ work experience implementing, managing, and providing technical assistance to child and youth programs in developing countries, including education focused programs.

•     Experience and practical knowledge of approaches to education improvement including education system strengthening, girls’ education, inclusive education, education in emergencies, teacher professional development and improving learning outcomes French is considered an asset.

•     Successful proposal development track record, with prior experience with GAC-funded projects; knowledge of GAC policies and procedures; knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) approach.

•     Experience with child rights programming including in areas of Education.

•     Knowledge of gender equality principles and practices.

•     Demonstrated thought leadership expertise such as contributions to academic journals, books, articles; speaking engagements, leading conference presentations and panels.

•     Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.

•     Representational and advocacy skills.

•     Teaching experience highly desirable.

•     Proficiency in English and French; Portuguese/ Spanish considered an asset.

•     Strategic big picture thinker, with the ability to engage at detailed project level.

•     Is innovative, develops new ideas, and demonstrates adaptability.

•   Ability to synthesize and develop high-quality knowledge products from diverse data sources including programmatic materials and tools.

•  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships across cultural and organizational boundaries with internal and external stakeholders, and managing through influence•

•  Ability to travel internationally, to complex environments, on occasional basis and potentially for extended periods of time.  

•     Adhere to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding policy and protocols.

•     Police check vulnerable sector screening.

HOW TO APPLY?

Internal candidates, if you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by 12 pm on December 8, 2020 via ADP.

SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources (416) 221-5501 ext. 262.