Education Technical Advisor – National

About the role

Save the Children International is seeking a National Education Technical Advisor to provide strategic and technical leadership for its education portfolio across Yemen. The role ensures that education programmes – from formal schooling to emergency learning – are context‑relevant, inclusive, safe and evidence‑based, aligning with national priorities and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical direction for formal, non‑formal, foundational literacy, numeracy and teacher development programmes.
• Oversee safe schools, inclusive education, systems strengthening and education‑in‑emergencies initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations, MEAL, advocacy, safeguarding, finance and partner teams to ensure realistic, accountable and high‑quality delivery.
• Represent Save the Children in national education coordination mechanisms and with donors.
• Support field teams and partners to maintain high programme quality and contribute to the nationalisation of senior advisory functions.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in education programming within development or humanitarian contexts.
• Proven ability to provide strategic technical guidance and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of inclusive, safe and evidence‑based education approaches.
• Experience working with government, donors and multi‑sectoral partners.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in curriculum design, teacher professional development and learning assessments.
• Knowledge of education‑in‑emergencies standards and safe school frameworks.
• Ability to analyse data and translate findings into programme improvements.

What we offer

• A meaningful and rewarding career focused on improving children’s lives.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values ambition, creativity and integrity.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global child‑focused organization.