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 Project Coordinator will report to the Director – Planning and Information in the Ministry of Education.

Scope and Duties

• a) Responsible for strategic leadership and ensuring an integrated vision among different components and stakeholders and focusing on achieving the overall impact of the Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) project in line with the GPE Compact;
• b) The Project Coordinator will take a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and ensure the project meets desired goals and reporting requirements;
• c) The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the technical oversight of the project and is specifically responsible for project implementation that relates to National, Regional and community level service delivery;
• d) S/he will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the programme, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices and establishing, maintaining and expanding partner relations for the sector;
• e) Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with GPE guidelines to achieve project objectives;
• f) Responsible for overall program implementation and operations in line with GPE regulations, procedures, Ministry of Education and Save the Children guidelines;
• g) Support a rigorous approach to learning and adaptation driven by data that, in consultation with government, donor, and education sector, leads to refinements and adjustments to the projects technical approaches and annual work plans and allows for timely and accurate decision-making;
• h) Direct transparent communications with partners, including negotiating scopes of work, addressing requisite revisions in programmatic work, and troubleshooting issues that may arise;
• i) The Project Coordinator will be providing technical and program oversight in the design and day-to-day management of implementation to increase the demand for quality priority of Foundational education services and community engagement activities;
• j) The Project Coordinator will also ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and up to date evidences;
• k) The Project Coordinator is responsible for overall financial management, risk management, and establishing compliance with GPE regulations, procedures, and Save the Children guidelines;
• l) Represent the project team with partners and key stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships with donors, local ministries, and the Save the Children country office team.

Required Academic and Professional Qualifications

• a) Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• b) Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Project Management, Development Studies or equivalent; and
• c) Master’s degree in the relevant field.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

• a) Ten (10) years of professional experience in designing, managing and implementing large and complex education programs; and
• b) At least five (5) years of senior program experience working and living in a developing country, ideally in Zambia.

Desired Competences

• a) Experience of working with government systems and understanding program implementation through government systems; and
• b) In-depth knowledge of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) approaches and regulations.

Desirable Personal Attributes

• a) Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
• b) Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in resource-constrained environments;
• c) Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; and
• d) Personal commitment to gender equality, child rights and social inclusion.

• Responsible for strategic leadership and ensuring an integrated vision among different components and stakeholders and focusing on achieving the overall impact of the Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) project in line with the GPE Compact;
• The Project Coordinator will take a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and ensure the project meets desired goals and reporting requirements;
• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the technical oversight of the project and is specifically responsible for project implementation that relates to National, Regional and community level service delivery;
• S/he will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the programme, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices and establishing, maintaining and expanding partner relations for the sector;
• Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with GPE guidelines to achieve project objectives;
• Responsible for overall program implementation and operations in line with GPE regulations, procedures, Ministry of Education and Save the Children guidelines;
• Support a rigorous approach to learning and adaptation driven by data that, in consultation with government, donor, and education sector, leads to refinements and adjustments to the projects technical approaches and annual work plans and allows for timely and accurate decision-making;
• Direct transparent communications with partners, including negotiating scopes of work, addressing requisite revisions in programmatic work, and troubleshooting issues that may arise;
• The Project Coordinator will be providing technical and program oversight in the design and day-to-day management of implementation to increase the demand for quality priority of Foundational education services and community engagement activities;
• The Project Coordinator will also ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and up to date evidences;
• The Project Coordinator is responsible for overall financial management, risk management, and establishing compliance with GPE regulations, procedures, and Save the Children guidelines;
• Represent the project team with partners and key stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships with donors, local ministries, and the Save the Children country office team.

• Experience of working with government systems and understanding program implementation through government systems;
• In-depth knowledge of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) approaches and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in resource-constrained environments;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Personal commitment to gender equality, child rights and social inclusion.

• Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Project Management, Development Studies or equivalent;
• Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in designing, managing and implementing large and complex education programs;
• At least five (5) years of senior program experience working and living in a developing country, ideally in Zambia.