Candidates Specifications 

• Experience in planning, designing, and running a workstream independently, ideally within a development programme context
• Experience in delivering activities related to Gender and Inclusion within an international education development context.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to coordinate across the wider programme and with government and other development partners, building collaborative relationships.
• Fluent use of core computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, Dropbox, WhatsApp,
• Ability to create synthesised reports, both formal written documents in Word and PowerPoint presentations with exhibits
• Ability to create and maintain detailed work plans, down to hourly logistics as needed (e.g., training workshops, team travel to districts)
• Ability to understand and create activity budgets and cash flows.
• Strong communication skills to communicate clearly and succinctly both in written form (e.g., email updates) and verbally.
• Willingness to learn and adopt Mott MacDonald norms, procedures, and systems.
• Commitment to uphold the highest standards of ethics, and personal and professional conduct, and lead by example on safeguarding, safety, financial integrity, inclusion, and respect for others.
• Language
• English (professional proficiency)
• Krio (fluent spoken)
• Qualifications 
• Tertiary degree in a relevant area
• At least 5 years of practical experience overseeing the delivery of front-line programmes (ideally but not necessarily education) in Sierra Leone, across districts, especially on gender and inclusion.
• Some education-specific experience through relevant degree studies, or work with NGO or government-run programmes