Key Competencies

• Advanced post graduate degree in public administration, education, international development, social sciences or other related fields.
• At least 15 years of senior level experience in strategic engagement with national governments, particularly high level policy & decision makers at the country level.
• Significant experience in establishing strategic partnerships with development partners at the national level (global, regional experience will be an advantage) & with a wide variety of stakeholders & subject matter experts in education, food security, nutrition, health, social protection, agriculture, gender & / or related fields.
• Broad senior level professional & technical experience in policy & strategy formulation, research, program management, project planning & institutional strengthening in a large institution in the above mentioned sectors.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage complex projects, including coordination of organization wide initiatives country & / or regional hierarchies.
• Previous work experience with the national sector platforms (in the above mentioned sectors). Experience working with the education sector groups will be a strong advantage.

• Advanced academic degree & fluency in English required.