Job Title: Senior Education Expert
Hiring Organization: Positive Action for Development (PAD)
Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Head Office, with frequent field travel)
Location Type: Office
Employment Type: Contract
Career Level: Senior (5–8 years)
Work Experience Required: 5–8 years
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 12, 2026
About PAD
Positive Action for Development (PAD) is a rapidly expanding civil society organization in Ethiopia, implementing humanitarian, NEXUS, and development programs across multiple regions. PAD is committed to inclusive, equitable, and conflict-sensitive programming, fostering peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.
Vision: A community of hope, humanity, and social justice.
Mission: To promote hope, humanity, and social justice by improving livelihoods of disadvantaged groups through responsive care, support, and addressing root causes of poverty.
Job Summary
The Senior Education Expert provides technical leadership, oversight, and coordination for education initiatives, with a focus on Education in Emergencies (EiE). The role involves advocacy, supervision of technical education components, and ensuring integrated service delivery for conflict-affected communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Implementation & Technical Leadership
- Lead design and development of education policies, guidelines, and proposals.
- Serve as Sector Lead for Education and EiE, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Organize trainings, workshops, and community dialogues.
- Ensure integration of gender, disability, protection, and “Do No Harm” principles.
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL)
- Conduct field visits to monitor implementation and service quality.
- Prepare timely daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned.
- Maintain organized project documentation.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
- Lead advocacy with government authorities, donors, and education clusters.
- Represent PAD in coordination forums and promote collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with grassroots government and community representatives.
4. Team Supervision & Capacity Building
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to staff.
- Conduct team meetings and technical reviews.
- Use ToT certification to build local capacity.
5. Compliance & Accountability
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- High cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and survivor-centered approaches.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in NGO project coordination, with focus on Education and EiE.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
Required Skills
- Project management
- Team building
Desired Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Technical writing
- Teamwork
Perks & Benefits
- Medical allowance
- Transport allowance
- Training opportunities
How to Apply
Send the following documents to job@padethiopia.org with the subject line: Senior Education Expert
- Motivation/Cover letter (max 1 page, include salary expectations)
- CV (max 4 pages) and relevant certificates (combined in one file)
Telephone: 0948787677 / 0936280820
Website: www.padethiopia.org
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications not following procedures will be disqualified.
- PAD reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.
- PAD upholds a zero-tolerance policy against abuse and exploitation.