Manager- Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI)

Programme & Policy

Overview

Coordinate Climate Smart Education initiative effectively in Bangladesh.

You have:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in education, policy and planning, advocacy, coordination, and financing
• Practical experience working within MOE and preferred
• Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program direction and results
• Masters degree, preferably in Education, Environmental Sciences, and any climate related fields

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity The Manager will work under the supervision of the Senior Manager- CSESI who will provide guidance on coordination, quality delivery and organizing effective events on the Climate Smart Education initiative. The Manager will support to the Senior manager to work with Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Primary & Mass Education (MoPME) to enhance their capacities for climate smart education and documentation of cross sectoral coordination on climate and environment-related issues. The Manager will assist the Senior Manager to support MoE and MoPME in designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting in the context of relevant climate Smart Education initiatives. The role will assist to coordinate the implementation of high-quality Climate Smart Education initiative at policy and other levels ensuring and demonstrating impact for children in both emergency and development programming. The Manager will assist to facilitate documentation of the process, lessons, and best practices and use evidence to inform better programming of sustainable climate change programs in Bangladesh. The Manager will be responsible for budget, procurement, and event management following the donor and organization’s compliance. S/he will also perform as the internal and external communication and liaison focal.

Qualifications and Experience • At least 5 years’ experience working in education, policy and planning, advocacy, coordination, and financing • Practical experience working within MOE and preferred. • Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program direction and results. • Masters degree, preferably in Education, Environmental Sciences, and any climate related fields

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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