Education Technical Advisor
Role Purpose:
The Education Technical Advisor (TA) is responsible for providing strategic and technical advice, leadership and guidance on quality education and learning in Indonesia and contributing to Save the Children’s global goals. Working in tandem with and reporting to the Director of Program Development and Impact (PDI) Unit, the TA’s scope includes Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) for children aged 3-6 years, Basic Education (BE) for ages 7-15 years, including Out-of-School Children (OOSC) across our relevant work in the country.
The role is responsible for:
- Strategic Planning (10%): Leading our Indonesian Country Strategy to expand access to and improve the quality of education for all children across Indonesia.
- Program Design and Development (50%): Leading and contributing to the program design and proposal development processes to secure funding for Indonesia’s Education programs.
- Advocacy for and with Children (20%): Leading advocacy efforts to advance policy and legislative reforms for children’s education and learning nationwide.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning / MEAL (10%): Leading the Education Community of Practice in Indonesia, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, evidence, and insights; focusing on both internal coordination and external advocacy on critical issues such as access to quality education, educational inequality, school safety, as well as engaging with civil society and assessing the impact of public financial management on child-focused investments.
- Technical Leadership (10%): Providing technical guidance to enhance the implementation of high-quality Education programs throughout the country and to grow a cadre of Education Specialists.
The post holder will lead in achieving the KPIs for timely and quality reporting for Education programs and will contribute to ensuring financial sustainability and a growth-oriented funding portfolio. The TA will also support the establishment and operation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) mechanisms that underpin large-scale implementation. Additionally, the role involves advocating effectively for children in accordance with the Theory of Change (ToC) and bolstering the organization’s strong brand by ensuring adherence to global branding procedures and enhancing brand recognition in the local market.
The TA contributes to the development of strong relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, including government authorities, boards, members, donors, partner agencies, local and international NGOs/civil society organizations, and the private sector. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work beyond the normal role profile and to adjust working hours as necessary. Additionally, temporary relocation to disaster-affected areas may be required.
What you will do:
Strategic Planning (10%)
Lead our Indonesian Country Strategy to expand access to and improve the quality of education for all children across Indonesia.
- Actively contribute to advancing our Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022 – 2024 and 2025 – 2027, by advancing our Strategic Goals (SGs):
- SG 2: Address learning loss among the most marginalized children, including those with disabilities, through a safe, continuous, and inclusive high-quality education system.
- Oversee the creation and revision of the Country Annual Plan (CAP), Country Annual Report (CAR), and Child-Rights Situation Analysis (CRSA), as well as the Education Thematic Strategy. Ensure high-quality, needs-driven programming and secure engagement and commitment from all stakeholders, both internal and external.
Program Design and Development (50%)
Lead and contribute to the program design and proposal development processes to secure funding for Indonesia’s Education programs.
- Ensure the development and timely submission of high-quality, comprehensive, evidence-based proposals for innovative child-focused programs aligned with SG 2.
- Support with the program design, proposal development and donor engagement for key strategic programs and opportunities; and develop concepts that can be ‘pitched’ to donors.
- Investigate and incorporate innovative approaches and trends into Education programming, assisting field offices in testing and documenting new tools and methods.
- Provide technical assistance for the formulation of high-quality concept notes, proposals, and program implementation.
- Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of national Education programs, ensuring integration where relevant and adherence to sectoral and organizational best practices, including Common Approaches (CA).
- In collaboration with Resource Mobilization (ResMob) Unit, enhance strategic partnerships to expand our Education portfolio nationally.
- Champion a system-strengthening methodology, fostering collaborative partnerships with government and regional entities to achieve impactful, scalable, and sustainable outcomes.
- Support emergency preparedness and recovery efforts, bolstering national capacity for prompt humanitarian action.
Advocacy for and with Children (20%)
Lead advocacy efforts to advance policy and legislative reforms for children’s education and learning nationwide.
- Foster collaboration with teams, children, and stakeholders to weave Education into advocacy activities, thereby elevating Save the Children Indonesia's profile and impact.
- Align field experiences with national Education programs and advocacy to create cohesive initiatives at all levels.
- Spearhead the creation of research and policy briefs to strengthen Save the Children’s Education advocacy and influence policy reform.
- Partner with advocacy peers to shape regional and national policies that serve Indonesian children's needs and actively participate in networks and forums dedicated to child education, and learning.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning / MEAL (10%)
Lead the Education Community of Practice in Indonesia, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, evidence, and insights; focusing on both internal coordination and external advocacy on critical issues such as access to quality education, educational inequality, school safety, as well as engaging with civil society and assessing the impact of public financial management on child-focused investments.
- Drive a rigorous evaluation, accountability, and learning process, ensuring the systematic collection, analysis, and sharing of evidence at national and international levels.
- Work closely with the MEAL team to create detailed logical frameworks, indicators, and monitoring plans that incorporate Education goals.
- Pioneer the development and application of data collection methods and the analysis of crucial Education program and project metrics, integrating insights to refine programming.
- Initiate and foster a learning agenda within the Education fields, reflecting the latest in global policies and program innovations.
- Lead the integration of current research, best practices, and trends into the technical proficiency of the Education teams.
- Ensure the efficient organization, storage, and dissemination of learning materials, policy briefs, research, and proven practices in Education to all stakeholders, including the beneficiaries.
- Promote the sharing of knowledge and experiences in Education throughout Indonesia, thereby enhancing cross-learning opportunities.
- Consistently report on Education program progress, strategy, and insights, cultivating a culture of learning where achievements and challenges are shared for collective organizational and individual growth.
Technical Leadership (10%)
Provide technical guidance to enhance the implementation of high-quality Education programs throughout the country and to grow a cadre of Education Specialists.
- Facilitate a regular Community of Practice (CoP) or participate in a Technical Working Group (TWG), introducing pertinent tools and resources to encourage best practices, evidence-based learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Identify and develop the capabilities of Trainers or Specialists, mentoring and coaching them to become master trainers. This will empower them to disseminate their expertise to Save the Children staff and implementing partners, as well as to civil society and government entities, thereby fostering business development opportunities
What we need from you:
Essential:
- Master's degree in Education, Pedagogy, Child or Development Psychology, International Development / Development or a related field; however, an additional two years of professional experience may substitute for the Master's degree requirement.
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in developing and executing Education in developmental contexts.
- Knowledge of Indonesia’s Education system and policy.
- Proficiency in tools such as political economy analysis, gender analysis, and child rights situation analysis, with methodologies to prevent learning loss, school dropouts.
- Expertise in incorporating child rights-based approaches in program design and implementation.
- Knowledgeable in methods and practices for advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls to prevent learning loss, school dropouts.
- Experience collaborating with national and local authorities, NGOs, UN Agencies, institutions, development partners and academia on Education issues.
- Demonstrated ability in facilitating child participation and advocating for children's rights in professional settings and collaborations.
- Familiarity with the project management cycle and budgeting processes.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English, including the development and presentation of concept notes, funding proposals, and tenders for developmental and humanitarian programs.
- Proficient in networking, representing, and forging partnerships to foster learning, strengthen civil society, and mobilize resources, focusing on donor and high-level engagement for pursuing funding and thematic portfolio.
- Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, collaborative, problem-solving, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
- Excellent computer proficiency, including the ability to operate fundamental software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint with ease and efficiency.
Desirable:
- Competent in using data and evidence to innovate, implement, and share effective solutions for children's welfare.
- Proven ability to create innovative, high-impact programs with a focus on achieving systemic change.
- Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team, and able to integrate feedback constructively.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an aptitude for seizing opportunities and cultivating partnerships.
- Highly adaptable, capable of interpreting and acting upon various levels of strategic, transactional, and operational information.
- Resilient when facing a dynamic and challenging work environment, maintaining performance under pressure.
- Skilled in navigating complexity and managing ambiguity effectively.
- Dedicated to Save the Children’s mission, values, and principles, including a commitment to rights-based approaches.
Location: National Office Jakarta
Save the Children encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
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