Senior Technical Advisor - Education Program Design & Resource Mobilization at CARE

Responsibilities:

1. Resource Mobilization Planning & Positioning

• The STA-PDRM works closely with various leaders and teams, to position CARE EAE programs to have the greatest impact and influence; attract investment; and to be a partner of choice. This includes:
  • Working with various teams on identifying and vetting potential EAE funding opportunities.
  • Identifying additional opportunities that integrate elements of EAE into CARE's Impact Areas.
  • Leading or participating in potential partnership and funding meetings.
  • Tracking key opportunities.

2. Program Design and Execution

• Leading or supporting the development of innovative technical designs in EAE, incorporating learnings from other evidence-based programs within CARE and elsewhere.
• Leading or supporting the writing of concept notes, proposals, presentations, and other key documents with key inputs from others.
• Leading or supporting workshops and other sessions (in-person and virtually) for program design.
• Ensuring the use of CARE's program quality standards across all program designs.
• Travel as needed.

3. Compiling and Using Learning for Program Design & Resource Mobilization

• Developing a robust knowledge of ongoing trends and donor priorities.
• Incorporating and institutionalizing learnings and best practices into program designs.
• Leading and engaging in relevant key technical discussions within CARE and with other partners.
• Supporting CO teams to develop presentations of their results and innovative strategies to position CARE in advance of upcoming proposals, including developing and updating capacity statements.
• Representing EAE programs in key forums.

4. Team Participation

• Participate in EAE and Program Strategy and Impact (PSI) regular meetings and retreats.
• Represent the Sr. Director and other team members as requested.
• Participate in EAE communities of practice and working groups, including in the Adolescent & Youth Working Group.
• Meet regularly with the EAE Sr. Director and Facilitation Team around planning for resource mobilization.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, international development, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in a relevant field, and at least 2 years in a business development role.
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of donors, including foundations and USG.
• Demonstrated experience and successful track record in proposal writing for large and small donors.
• Facilitation and training skills including development of training materials and facilitation of participatory program development and capacity building.
• Experience working in developing contexts and with culturally diverse teams.
• Evidence of outstanding English communication skills, including technical writing.
• Knowledge of gender-transformative EAE strategies.
• Strong skills in planning and organization, partnership, and collaboration.
• Familiarity with research/analytical skills, including MEAL systems.