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 Systems Capacity Specialist will report to the Deputy Project Coordinator – Technical.

Scope and Duties

• a) Lead the design and implementation of strategies to strengthen education systems at national, provincial, and district levels;
• b) Support institutional capacity development in data generation, utilization and management for improved decision making and service delivery;
• c) Ensure alignment with national education sector plans and GPE systems transformation goals;
• d) Provide technical oversight for systems capacity components of the EIQual project;
• e) Develop tools and frameworks for institutional assessments and capacity building;
• f) Monitor progress and adapt strategies based on evidence and stakeholder feedback;
• g) Provide technical guidance and lead implementation on the use of EMIS assessment data by increasing the capacity of MoE staff and key users of the learning assessment system on data utilization;
• h) Capacity building and mentoring for Ministry of Education staff, Statistical officers and data champions in data generation and utilization;
• i) Lead the integration of the school-based information systems to EMIS; and
• j) Facilitate the sharing of experience and learning about the educational approaches around ICT and systems improvement.

Required Academic and Professional Qualifications

• a) Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• b) Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Development Studies, or equivalent;
• c) Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Five (5) years of experience in education systems strengthening or institutional capacity development.

Desired Competences

• a) Proven experience working with government systems and multi-stakeholder environments;
• b) Strong analytical and conceptual skills, and the ability to think and plan strategically;
• c) Strong understanding of GPE frameworks and education sector reforms;
• d) Experience with digital strategies to promote data generation, utilization and learning;
• e) Ability to analyse complex data in a technical area and to summarize and communicate this in ways that are accessible to a range of audiences and cultures;
• f) Computer proficient and able to operate within an administratively self-sufficient environment.

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; and
• c) Ability to travel extensively to program locations within Zambia and other locations as needed.

• Lead the design and implementation of strategies to strengthen education systems at national, provincial, and district levels;
• Support institutional capacity development in data generation, utilization and management for improved decision making and service delivery;
• Ensure alignment with national education sector plans and GPE systems transformation goals;
• Provide technical oversight for systems capacity components of the EIQual project;
• Develop tools and frameworks for institutional assessments and capacity building;
• Monitor progress and adapt strategies based on evidence and stakeholder feedback;
• Provide technical guidance and lead implementation on the use of EMIS assessment data by increasing the capacity of MoE staff and key users of the learning assessment system on data utilization;
• Capacity building and mentoring for Ministry of Education staff, Statistical officers and data champions in data generation and utilization;
• Lead the integration of the school-based information systems to EMIS; and
• Facilitate the sharing of experience and learning about the educational approaches around ICT and systems improvement.

• Proven experience working with government systems and multi-stakeholder environments;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, and the ability to think and plan strategically;
• Strong understanding of GPE frameworks and education sector reforms;
• Experience with digital strategies to promote data generation, utilization and learning;
• Ability to analyse complex data in a technical area and to summarize and communicate this in ways that are accessible to a range of audiences and cultures;
• Computer proficient and able to operate within an administratively self-sufficient environment.
• 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; and
• Ability to travel extensively to program locations within Zambia and other locations as needed.

• Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Development Studies, or equivalent;
• Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years of experience in education systems strengthening or institutional capacity development.