Save the Children International
Program Officer (Technical Support-Education)
London
Posted 13 days ago
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Program Officer (Technical Support – Education)
Role Profile
- Title: Program Officer (Technical Support – Education)
- Team/Programme: Education Team
- Location: Magway
- Number of Positions: 1
- Grade: NAT - 4
- Contract Length: Fixed Term
Child Safeguarding
Level 3: The role involves frequent (e.g. weekly+) or intensive (e.g. monthly+) contact with children and/or young people as part of country program implementation, vetting processes, or field support activities.
Role Purpose
Provide technical support for education programs through:
- Training design and facilitation
- Ongoing technical support to implementation staff
- Field-level monitoring to ensure high-quality services
Scope of Role
- Line Management: BE Advisor (Yangon)
- Field Supervision: Project Coordinator (Magway)
- Staff Reporting: None
- Budget Responsibilities: None
Key Areas of Accountability
Program Delivery
- Design and develop training plans, materials, and methodologies for:
- Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)
- Basic Education (BE)
- Non-Formal Education (NFE)
- Apply participatory, interactive, and learner-centered approaches for:
- Caregivers
- Teachers
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Deliver training to:
- Program staff
- Partner staff
- Educators
- Community stakeholders
- Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for capacity-building
- Conduct field monitoring, coaching, and follow-up meetings
- Maintain records of trainings, meetings, and visits
- Collaborate with the BE Advisor and technical teams on materials and approaches
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Program Management
- Monitor and document project progress
- Prepare and submit training reports
- Ensure optimal resource use and compliance with internal financial controls
Communications
- Relay project information to Project Assistants
- Develop communication materials for partners
Others
- Prepare work plans and training modules collaboratively
- Maintain activity records and submit progress reports
- Assist with periodic reporting and program documentation
Child Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for safeguarding training to:
- Staff
- Partners
- Teachers
- Communities
- Ensure all activities do not pose risks to children
- Audit training design for safeguarding compliance
- Foster open discussions with children about potential flaws
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability
- Commit to decision-making, resource management, and fostering Save the Children values in all work
- Hold teams accountable while enabling flexible performance
Ambition
- Set ambitious, challenge-driven goals
- Develop professionally and inspire teammates
- Think strategically on global and local levels
Collaboration
- Build and maintain inclusive relationships
- Value diversity as a strength
- Stay approachable and engaged
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Creativity
- Foster innovative problem-solving
- Take calculated risks to improve programs
Integrity
- Act openly, transparently, and with the highest ethical standards
- Always prioritize attending to children’s best interests
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Essential
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Experience: 3–5 years in ECCD, BE, or NFE program implementation
- Skills:
- Training design, facilitation, and capacity-building
- Participatory teaching methods and adult learning principles
- Ability to adapt to diverse contexts
- Flexibility/Commitment:
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork
Desirable
- Knowledge of Save the Children’s education frameworks
- Experience in emergency/development education programs
- Language: Fluency in local languages alongside strong English
Additional Responsibilities
- Duty to perform other relevant tasks within reason, based on skills and experience.
Policy Compliance
Child Safeguarding & Counter Fraud
- Prevent misuse, exploitation, and abuse in all professional interactions
- Comply with the Child Safeguarding, Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policies
Equal Opportunities
- Adhere to Save the Children’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies
Background checks and rigorous safeguarding screening are part of the recruitment process.
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Skills
Training Design
Facilitation
Capacity Building
Program Implementation
Field Monitoring
Adult Learning Principles
Participatory Learning
Education Program Management
Child Safeguarding
Technical Support
Reporting
Stakeholder Collaboration
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