ROLE PURPOSE: 

Save the Children is expanding its activities in the education sector, particularly in early childhood development (ECD) and basic (primary) education.  The Education Specialist will provide strategic and technical leadership in this process.  She/he will assume the overall responsibility for the growth and development of the education portfolio, including training for staff implementing in the field and operations research to test new approaches or the application of approaches in Tanzania.  S/He must bring an innovative leadership profile with a proven record of accomplishment in education and a sound technical background in programme design and delivery. The post holder should also have a solid understanding of the public education sector in Tanzania and some of the current challenges to delivery of quality basic education.  The position is a core actor in mobilising new resources for our education portfolio.