Senior Education Advisor , Australia

About us For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection. Save the Children Australia (SCA) operate in Australia delivering domestic programs and in the Pacific region, including Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. We also support programs in Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somali, Sudan, Pakistan and Indonesia. Save the Children is an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. About the role

The Senior Education Advisor’s technical leadership will define strategic direction and ensure high quality education programming in domestic and internationally funded programs. This role will work with country offices to set, support and monitor the strategic direction of education programs, particularly in the Pacific and Asia.

Working to strengthen the technical quality of Save the Children’ education programs and the capacity of staff to implement the high quality programs, the key outcomes for this role will be mutli-faceted with operational & strategic key result areas.

With a focus on Save the Children’s innovation and leadership in education globally, the role will represent and intensify the voice of the Education program internally and externally including influencing Save the Children International global strategy. A key area for success will also be to contribute to the collection and dissemination of innovations and lessons about how to improve children’s learning, raising awareness of Education through a programmatic focus with a strategic vision.

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services and sitting within the Programs team, this role works in close collaboration with Directors, Country Directors and State Managers in a partnership capacity to support and guide in the area of Education.

How to apply:

A full position description can be obtained from the Careers page on the Save the Children Australia website.www.savethechildren.org.au The addressing of the selection criteria for this role is not required, however a cover letter should highlight the experience and skills that would make you a suitable candidate.

Based in our National Office in Melbourne, Australia, we will consider sponsorship for the right applicant.

To apply please forward your application to careers@savethechildren.org.au, using the subject: Senior Education Advisor by 2 January 2013.

Please note that previous applicants for this role need not apply. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organisational Code of Conduct.