Education Officer

CARE International in Pakistan

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Posted date	18th May, 2024	Last date to apply	28th May, 2024
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Makli/ Sujawal - Sindh
Category	Accounting/Auditing
Type	Contractual	Position	1
Status	Closed

CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. Since its establishment in 2005, CARE Pakistan (CP) has been responding to major disasters and undertaking an array of development projects. CP works through its local partners and a range of stakeholders for development, as well as emergency response-related interventions, which makes collaboration a key component of its work, across the country. Health and education, with a particular focus on women, are some of CARE’s core identified program areas in Pakistan, as part of its Long-Range Strategic Plan. CARE Pakistan is going to implement a project, “Improved Nutrition Status of Mothers and Children” in district Sujawal, Sindh, to sustainably address malnutrition and its immediate, underlying, and basic contributing factors, through integrated (Nutrition, WASH, and Education) interventions in the project area.

Job Summary

The Education Officer plays a critical role in improving the quality and impact of CARE's education initiatives. This position focuses on:
Improving access, promoting equity and inclusion
Building resilient communities and fostering innovation.
Implementing evidence-based strategies
Emphasizing data-driven decision-making in education

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

1- Education Portfolio Management and Quality Assurance (35% of time)

Implement strategies to enhance access, raise teaching quality, and improve learning outcomes for marginalized children, especially girls and children with disabilities.
Oversee needs assessments, project monitoring, and data analysis to inform decisions and ensure program quality.
Design and deliver capacity-building initiatives for project staff, partner organizations, teachers, and Parent Teacher School Management Committees (PTSMCs).
Adapt educational resources, promote blended learning, and support the introduction of new teaching approaches.
Emphasize gender equity and inclusion throughout all education initiatives.
Ensure thorough project reporting to donors and partners, highlighting impact and lessons learned using quantitative and qualitative data.

2- Resource Mobilization, Program Development, and Evidence-Based Practice (20% of Time)

Establish and nurture partnerships with NGOs, government, academia, and the private sector to advance innovative educational solutions.
Participate in relevant national and policy-level forums, promoting CARE's education agenda and contributing expertise on evidence-based best practices.
Collaborate with the Communications team to develop compelling project concepts and proposals for potential donors.
Lead research initiatives that emphasize evidence-based practices and policy influence, informing CARE's work and the broader education sector.
Organize external learning events and expert panels to showcase CARE's thought leadership within the field.

3- Representation, Advocacy, and Organizational Learning (30% of Time)

Represent CARE in education forums, building strong relationships with donors, government, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Advocate for policy changes and educational improvements in alignment with CARE's mission, leveraging evidence and data to strengthen your positions.
Identify case studies and research opportunities that can be translated into actionable strategies, enhancing our impact.
Work closely with other program units to explore new funding streams and expand education initiatives, both in existing areas and new geographic regions.

4- Staff Development, Safety, and Other Duties (10% of Time)

Support staff capacity building, mentoring, and well-being initiatives.
Adhere to CARE's Safety & Security Principles and ensure a safe working environment in all project activities.

5- Other responsibilities as assigned (5% of time)

Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs as assigned by the Line Manager.

A) Qualifications (Know How)

Required

Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.

B) Experience/ Technical Skills

A minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in education projects - (preference will be given to those with a background of working with INGOs)
Proven experience in curriculum development, adaptation, and teacher training. o
Experience in managing USAID/DoS or FCDO funded education projects will be highly preferred.
Experience working directly with children, teachers, and education departments is a strong asset.
A demonstrated focus on using data and evidence-based practices for educational programming.
In-depth knowledge of international education best practices, policies, and data-driven program design.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication in English, including proposal writing and reporting.
Ability to build partnerships, advocate effectively, and represent CARE professionally.

C) Location

This position will be based in Makli office with the field area in Sujawal District.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email, before the stated deadline. Please share your current as well as salary expectations along with the CV.