Advisor, Early Childhood Development Job Opportunity at Save the Children Mozambique

Job Title:Advisor, Early Childhood Development - Mozambique
Location:     Mozambique - Maputo
Division:     International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
Save the Children is currently recruiting for a National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Advisor, based in Mozambique, who will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the ECD projects in country focused on scaling up evidence-based models as well as working with staff in other technical sectors to capitalize on potential synergies and consolidate holistic education models.  The Advisor, reporting directly to the Country Office leadership,  will manage and mentor the ECD Program Managers, the M&E Officers and coordinate with the Provincial Office Managers and finance staff to ensure the effective implementation and oversight of budgets specifically allocated for ECD programming. 
Responsibilities
Critical for success in this role is the ability to build staff capacity for program activities, ensure that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to improve and measure its direct impact, represent Save the Children in national forums and share best practices regarding Save the Children’s experiences in community-based preschool education projects.  The Advisor will also be responsible for coordinating the preparation of timely reports to donors and partners and developing proposals to raise funds to ensure sustainability and growth of program activities within Mozambique. 
Requirements
 Masters Degree in International Education, Developmental Psychology, or Cultural Anthropology with ECD focus
 Minimum of  three  years experience in early childhood development
 Fluency in Portuguese and English oral and written language skills
 Strong understanding of holistic child development and the ways children learn, including early-literacy methodologies
 Proven experience in managing teams and working well in partnership / consortia
 Solid understanding of educational curriculum development and dynamic training methodologies
 Strong experience in effectively managing budgets a plus
 Experience in monitoring and evaluation systems and the ability to employ development measurement tools to examine impact of services on children, caregivers and community
 Experience in strategies that generate community and partner ownership to ensure sustainable results.
 Representational and advocacy skills and familiarity with the education policy environment in Mozambique
 Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Please note this position is contingent upon funding.

Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012.  Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=881