The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Education (MOEDU), is committed to enhancing equitable access to quality education as part of various educational initiatives. In line with this mission, we are excited to announce the implementation of the Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) Project, supported by a $14 Million Education Systems and Capacity Grant from the Global Partnership for Education. This project aims to reduce Learning Poverty Levels across the country.

PROJECT GOALS

• a) Ensure learners achieve learning outcome targets by age 10, with equitable results for boys and girls;
• b) Equip teachers with pedagogical content knowledge, aligned teaching materials, and gender-responsive practices to enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes;
• c) Utilize data-informed strategies for targeted and timely support, improving service delivery and learning outcomes; and
• d) Reduce gender inequality in educational access, participation, completion, and outcomes for marginalized boys and girls.

PROJECT DURATION

The Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) project is set for a duration of three years, renewable upon satisfactory performance.

GRANT MANAGEMENT

Save the Children will serve as the Grant Agent, responsible for ensuring compliance, fiduciary oversight, and providing technical support for effective project delivery.

Reporting Relationship

The Gender Specialist will report to the Deputy Project Coordinator – Technical.

Scope and Duties

• a) Lead the development and implementation of the Education Sector Gender Strategy and its operational plan;
• b) Provide technical input into project design, ensuring gender and inclusion are integrated across all components;
• c) Conduct and oversee the Gender Status Analysis to inform Ministry priority areas and project interventions;
• d) Support the development of user-friendly guidelines for SRGBV referral and case management systems;
• e) Develop tools and frameworks for institutional gender mainstreaming;
• f) Capacity building of Ministry of Education staff, mentor school administrators, and teachers on disability inclusion, gender-responsive pedagogy and safeguarding;
• g) Facilitate orientation sessions on child safeguarding and SRGBV prevention and response;
• h) Work on strategies to bring out-of-school children back into the education system;
• i) Provide technical support to ensure alignment with national gender frameworks and international standards (e.g., SDG 4.5);
• j) Develop gender-sensitive indicators and contribute to the project’s results framework; and
• k) Advocate for institutionalization of gender policies within the MOE.

Required Academic and Professional Qualifications

• a) Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• b) Bachelor’s Degree in Education / Gender Studies / Development Studies or equivalent; and
• c) Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience in gender mainstreaming within the education sector or development programs.

Desired Competences

• a) Proven experience in implementing gender strategies and safeguarding frameworks;
• b) Strong understanding of SRGBV, inclusive education, and disability inclusion;
• c) Experience working with government systems and multi-stakeholder environments;
• d) Strong understanding of gender frameworks and education sector reforms;
• e) Familiarity with GPE-funded projects and gender-responsive sector planning; and
• f) Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding protocols.

Desirable Personal Attributes

• a) Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work in a team setting;
• b) Excellent oral and written communication skills; pro-activeness and creative problem solving;
• c) Ability to travel extensively to program locations within Zambia and other locations as needed; and
• d) Commitment to team working and support for cross-organizational initiatives.

• Lead the development and implementation of the Education Sector Gender Strategy and its operational plan;
• Provide technical input into project design, ensuring gender and inclusion are integrated across all components;
• Conduct and oversee the Gender Status Analysis to inform Ministry priority areas and project interventions;
• Support the development of user-friendly guidelines for SRGBV referral and case management systems;
• Develop tools and frameworks for institutional gender mainstreaming;
• Capacity building of Ministry of Education staff, mentor school administrators, and teachers on disability inclusion, gender-responsive pedagogy and safeguarding;
• Facilitate orientation sessions on child safeguarding and SRGBV prevention and response;
• Work on strategies to bring out-of-school children back into the education system;
• Provide technical support to ensure alignment with national gender frameworks and international standards (e.g., SDG 4.5);
• Develop gender-sensitive indicators and contribute to the project’s results framework; and
• Advocate for institutionalization of gender policies within the MOE.

• Proven experience in implementing gender strategies and safeguarding frameworks;
• Strong understanding of SRGBV, inclusive education, and disability inclusion;
• Experience working with government systems and multi-stakeholder environments;
• Strong understanding of gender frameworks and education sector reforms;
• Familiarity with GPE-funded projects and gender-responsive sector planning;
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work in a team setting;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; pro-activeness and creative problem solving;
• Ability to travel extensively to program locations within Zambia and other locations as needed;
• Commitment to team working and support for cross-organizational initiatives.

• Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education / Gender Studies / Development Studies or equivalent; and
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.