New Position - Save The Children Fund

Regional Educational Advisor, Central & Eastern Europe (Balkans)

Location: Skopje, Macedonia

Salary: £24,244

Description: Save the Children (UK) has a growing body of work on children's education worldwide. This post will form part of a team of education advisers based in regions who will collectively be responsible for implementing Save the Children's education strategy.

Our country-based programs work to support government education providers to be more flexible and creative in situations of economic and political transitions. This post will play a key role in improving the effectiveness of our work in education. We are looking for someone who can mentor staff on a range of active learning methods and community strategies for education, and stimulate a style of work in which children are active participants at all stages. The role will provide the professional leadership to find innovative ways of improving education for disadvantaged children in a range
of complex situations and will also keep a watching brief on developments in education in the region, identifying issues on which Save the Children should respond. The post will also take a lead in promoting positive change in education through influencing governments, donors, UN agencies and NGOs.

We are looking for applicants with:
- A degree in education/education management and knowledge of issues of education delivery in developing countries
- Considerable experience (minimum 3 years but preferably longer) managing education projects and programs in  countries in economic and political transition
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; proven representation, influencing and negotiation skills;
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of the region and an awareness of cultural dimensions that affect education.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
Grade 2
Salary: £24,244
Period: 12 months (possible extension to 25 months)
Status: Accompanied
Location: Skopje, Macedonia
Required From: May/June 2001 onwards

For further details and a detailed Job description or to download an application form please visit our website at: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancies.  Check list for applicants.  Before applying please ensure you have referred to the SC UK's Vision Mission and Values Child Protection Statement.

To Apply:
Stating clearly the job title, location and media reference of the post you are applying for, please send:

A supporting cover letter, a completed Disclosure of Convictions form, and a completed application form.
Send all completed documentation to Overseas Personnel by e-mail, fax or post to the following address:

E-mail:: [email protected]
Department: Overseas Personnel
Address: 17 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8RD
Phone Number: 00 44 (0) 207 703 5400
Fax Number: 00 44 (0) 207 293 7614 - Overseas

Candidates who wish to apply to this post must ensure that they include the name of the post they are applying for and the media reference on their covering letter. Failure to do so may lead to a delay in your application.

Last updated:    April 2001

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