Posted date | 15th August, 2024 | Last date to apply | 8th September, 2024 |
Country | Pakistan | Locations | Islamabad |
Category | Program Management | ||
Type | Full Time | Position | 1 |
Experience | 7 years | ||
Status | Closed |
Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding. |
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries). |
ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children is seeking a Technical Director (TD)for the anticipated five-year USAID/Pakistan Foundational Learning Activity.The purpose of the Activity is to enhance student learning outcomes in reading and math and to prevent school dropout by enabling teachers, head teachers, and local education administrators to improve the quality of education. The TD is responsible for overseeing the technical delivery of the program to ensure education opportunities are accessible, relevant and of high quality. They will adopt a people-centered approach in all program activities and promote the acquisition of foundational skills for all children. They will collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to strengthen education systems as well as support the design of service delivery strategies, track progress towards program goals, and adapt as necessary. |
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) Staff reporting to this post: yes Budget Responsibilities: no |
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
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BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability:
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The post holder must commit to work in an international agency that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fights racism, gender inequality and discrimination in all forms; and to model positive behaviour that demonstrate a commitment to equality and respect to all colleagues, partners, and communities. |
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
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KEY COMPETENCIES Technical competencies:
Generic Competencies
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Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. |
Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. |
Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. |
Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy |
Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. |
Save the Children holds its Safeguarding principles and policies with high importance and commits to rigorous procedures to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe, particularly for children. All candidates will, therefore, be subject to strict background checks. Qualified candidates from minorities, indigenous groups, women and people with disabilities from local level are highly encouraged to apply. |
Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview.
Relevant Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree from any recogniz....
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