JOB TITLE: Education Officer
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Program Operations
GRADE: NAT 4
LOCATION: Lusaka
POST TYPE: National
Safeguarding:
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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ROLE PURPOSE:
The Education Programme Officer will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and quality delivery of education programmes in line with organisational strategies, donor requirements, and national education priorities. The role will contribute to programme planning, implementation, stakeholder engagement, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities to ensure effective delivery and measurable impact for children, adolescents, schools, and communities. The Project Officer will work closely with MEAL team to update progress in SCI data systems (PRIME) and monitor education programs in target areas to support data management, project reporting including tracking and accountability
The postholder will work closely with the Ministry of Education and other government counterparts, schools, communities, local partners, and internal teams to strengthen access to quality, inclusive, safe, and equitable education services.
The incumbent will participate in and represent Save the Children at national-level education meetings, technical working groups, and policy discussions, as assigned.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Education Lead - GPE Project Director - Education
Dimensions: The role is expected to coordinate Education programs and foster relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders including Save the Children Country Office Programme Development & Quality team, Program Operations and advocacy colleagues. The role is also expected to engage with internal technical working groups and communities of practice.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Support partners and implement programmes and budget tracking.in the education thematic area.
- Coordinate and provide programme support for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), Basic Education (BE), and Inclusive Learning interventions with partners and key stakeholders.
- Ensure timely disbursement of funds to implementing partners and Government including ensuring efficient funds utilisation
- Represent save the Children in key strategic coordination meetings and contribute to policy debates and national education strategies as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Education or related field with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in development or humanitarian programmes with non-governmental organizations.
- Experience of working in education sector, especially Foundational Learning and systems strengthening, is a plus.
- Ability to travel to the field with short notice. 30% of the working time may be dedicated to field travel.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 4th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter
race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter
