Global Advisor - Education Policy and Strategy.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Global Advisor - Education Policy and Strategy.

About the Role

This critical role will take a lead in bringing technical knowledge and advisors together across the organisation, in order to shape global strategy, advocacy and programming. Education is a key strategic focus for Plan. Our aim is to draw from our considerable experience in both development and emergency contexts to prominently and significantly contribute to the global education discourse and practice. In line with Plan’s global strategy, the Global Advisor, Education Policy and Strategy will lead the development of Plan’s organizational education policy and strategic work, and our positioning, drawing from all parts of Plan’s organizational experience.   The postholder will also lead on the development of advocacy messages to promote effective change in education to benefit children both within our programming and globally.   The role will develop public and internally-oriented policies, positions and strategies in prioritized education sectors to inform advocacy and programmatic leadership and to place Plan at the forefront of education discourse. Dimensions of Role: This post has a global remit leading the development of Plan’s education policy and strategic work over a 12 month period. Main Responsibilities: The postholder will be responsible for working with the wider education network in Plan to ensure that; Plan has a global education strategy in place supported by a robust global policy or regional policies Plan has effective Representation and networking at Global level on education Plan’s programme staff have access to robust technical support in education and our programmes benefit from appropriate minimum standards being in place TheEducation strategy and policy are communicated globally internally and externally Location: Preferably based at our International Headquarters in Woking.  Travel: Approximately 30% international travel. Type of Role: 1 Year Contract Reports to: Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, with a dotted line to the Director of Programming and Effectiveness Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum Closing Date: Monday 14th January 2013

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

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