Openings at Education Partnership Group

Candidate requirements

• Masters’ degree in a relevant area (eg. public policy, education, international development)
• 7+ years professional experience in a relevant field
• A commitment to improving education quality for all children
• Significant professional experience in international development or international consulting, including experience in leading the design and delivery of projects. Direct experience in global education is preferable but not strictly required.
• Experience working directly with governments and the public policy process in low- or middle-income countries
• Excellent relationship management skills especially with senior officials in government and non-government institutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence and ‘bring people along’ a decision making process
• A strong track record in complex, end to end, project management, particularly in in low- or middle-income countries
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills in English
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data, including familiarity with research and evaluation methodologies
• Experience in leading and managing small and agile teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a sense of humility and willingness to work with diverse team members, often remotely
• Commitment to EPG’s core values
  • Responsive | we start from a place of “yes”
  • Accountable | we accept ownership and healthy conflict
  • Rigorous | we create and meet high expectations
  • Inclusive | we seek diversity of perspectives and experiences
  • Respectful | we are quick to listen and empathize
• Fluency in French is desired

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Specifically, the consultant will:

• Contribute to new programme design, and bring best practice and evidence to bear
• Quality assure programme implementation plans in collaboration with partners and in line with set objectives, performance measurements, standards and results expected to ensure timely and partner-oriented service delivery.
• Monitor and supervise the timely and cost-effective implementation of the programme according to EPG goals and partner expectations, approved budget, and full cost recovery.
• Provide project portfolio oversight providing backstopping for quality implementation delivery.
• Support Project Managers in planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects, ensuring incorporation of best practice project management processes.
• Support in knowledge management and innovation for implementation and future programming
• Support in partner management including funders and senior government officials

Consultant specifications:
Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise work and work to a tight deadline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in delivering projects to time, scope, and budget
• Understanding of the international development/not-for-profit sector
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable:

• Experience in the low- and middle-income countries
• Experience in education sector and systems level programming
• Working knowledge of French language

Core behaviours:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Planning and organising
• Delivery and implementation

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter to admin@epg.org.uk. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis so early application is advised.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on next steps