Strategic Education Advisor – Blended and Online Learning

Job Description

Our client, an NGO that works tirelessly across developing nations to strengthen education systems, ensuring access, equity, and excellence in learning for all is looking to hire a Strategic Education Advisor – Blended and Online Learning to join their team. The Strategic Education Advisor- Blended and Online Learning will provide both short- and long-term strategic and technical advice, information and guidance to the organization and its partners. In addition to supporting the strengthening capacity of programme staff and partners, he/she will also design and develop relevant and scalable projects in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Steer the design and implementation of a scalable and sustainable blended and online learning programmes in Zambia, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Support the organization’s team and the Ministry of Education at national and decentralised levels in planning and implementing professional development for educators and government staff.

Work with the country management team, education advisors, project staff, and consortium partners to strengthen staff and government capacity for quality blended and online learning.

Stay updated on policy trends, research, and international best practices through networking.

Collaborate with strategic education advisors regionally and globally to advance the organization’s learning unlimited. strategy and develop new initiatives.

Represent the organization in Zambia, fostering partnerships and promoting the organization as a trusted partner.

Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and learning within the organization and among partners.

Seek funding opportunities and support project proposal development.

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Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in education, human sciences, or any other relevant field.

Must have a master’s degree in education, human sciences, or any other relevant field or equivalent.

Submitted qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

At least 5 years of working experience in capacity building of teacher educators, teachers and/or school leaders, of which at least 2 years in the international development sector.

Proven experience (min 2 years) with adult blended and/or online learning trajectories.

Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience with teacher education in formal education systems.

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of blended and online learning.

Experience with authoring tools for online learning and Learning Management Systems such as Moodle is an asset.

Experience with evidence-informed project management in education.

Experience with change management and capacity strengthening processes in the context of educational systems.

Ability and willingness to travel within Zambia for short periods of time.

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Proficiency in English (CEFR level C1) is essential.

Result-oriented

Continuous improvement

Cooperation

Strategic networking and partnership building

Creativity

Persuasiveness

Vision building

Problem analysis and judgement