National Education Technical Advisor (Aden)

About the role

Save the Children is seeking a National Education Technical Advisor to provide strategic and technical leadership for its education portfolio across Yemen. The role will ensure that education programmes, including formal, non‑formal, safe schools and emergency learning, are contextually grounded, inclusive, evidence‑based and aligned with national priorities and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction, quality assurance and design of education programmes across the country.
• Coordinate with operations, MEAL, advocacy, safeguarding, finance and partner teams to ensure realistic, safe and accountable delivery.
• Represent Save the Children in national education coordination mechanisms and donor engagements.
• Support field teams and partners to achieve high‑quality outcomes and contribute to the nationalisation of senior advisory functions.
• Adapt work priorities and hours in response to major humanitarian emergencies.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in education programming, including formal, non‑formal, foundational literacy, teacher development and education in emergencies.
• Proven ability to provide strategic technical leadership and to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of national education systems, donor requirements and international education standards.
• Commitment to child protection and safeguarding principles.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in curriculum development, inclusive education and safe school initiatives.
• Experience with programme design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Ability to produce evidence‑based reports and learning agendas.