Program Coordinator Education

About the role

Save the Children Zambia is recruiting a Program Coordinator Education for its Sponsorship Education work in the Eastern Province, reporting to the Program Manager of the Petauke field office with a dotted line to the Education team. The coordinator supports the implementation of the programme, oversees other education activities in the province, strengthens collaboration and learning, and integrates education with child protection, child poverty, child rights governance, health and education. The post holder guides the introduction of safe school models and other education approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Sponsorship Education programme according to the project log frame and implementation plan, and track partner implementation, budget spend and reporting
• Support partners, document their experiences and give feedback on proposals so that results contribute to the overall project goal
• Develop work plans and budgets with the Programme Manager, and ensure activity and financial planning meet SCI and grant requirements
• Ensure timely fund disbursement, risk assessment and mitigation, and on-time submission of high-quality reports
• Facilitate community engagement with parents, caregivers and duty bearers, and advocate for education in development and emergency settings
• Represent Save the Children to government, donors, NGOs and local leaders, and contribute to district and provincial advocacy and policy engagement

Required profile

• University degree in Education, Social Sciences or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with right-based issues, preferably children's rights and protection in the civil society sector
• Experience in training and capacity building, and in designing human rights projects
• Experience in proposal development, capacity analysis and development
• Strong knowledge of children's rights, governance, protection issues and interventions
• English proficiency is mandatory; local languages are an added advantage

Required skills

• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to make good decisions
• Knowledge of Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Applications are made online by attaching a cover letter and an updated CV; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is 28 October 2026.