Education Technical Advisor (Maternity Cover)

About the role

The Education Technical Advisor (Maternity Cover) will ensure that Save the Children’s education interventions in Ukraine meet high technical standards and align with national and international guidelines. This role supports Education in Emergencies (EiE) programming, prepares the organization for nexus, recovery and development activities, and contributes to sector‑wide coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Guarantee technical quality of all education programmes, including school rehabilitation, safe‑schools approaches, catch‑up and remedial learning, and mobile learning initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Education and Science, UNICEF and national NGOs as co‑lead agency in the Education Thematic Working Group.
• Provide guidance on teacher wellbeing, professional development, and mental health and psychosocial support for children and staff.
• Support the preparation and delivery of learning and recreational materials, including for children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with international Education TA to align interventions with quality standards, international guidelines and national priorities.

Required profile

• Ukrainian national with extensive experience in education programming, preferably in humanitarian or post‑conflict settings.
• Strong understanding of national education policies, international education standards and the education sector’s response to emergencies.
• Proven ability to work with government bodies, UN agencies and local NGOs in a coordinated manner.

Required skills

• Expertise in designing and monitoring education programmes.
• Knowledge of safe‑schools approaches and catch‑up learning methodologies.
• Familiarity with mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) frameworks for children and teachers.