Senior Education Manager - Roving

TL;DR

Senior Education Manager - Roving (PlayMatters): Leading implementation of Learning through Play (LtP) initiatives in South Sudan education systems with an accent on teacher professional development, system strengthening, and inclusive content adaptation. Focus on designing TCPD programs, rolling out Teacher Learning Circles and coaching systems, and ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with national curricula and humanitarian contexts.

Location: Juba, South Sudan (roving across project implementation sites, up to 70% travel to field locations)

Company

International humanitarian NGO responding to crises in over 40 countries, operating in South Sudan for 30+ years with programs in health, protection, education, and livelihoods.

What you will do

• Lead design, adaptation, and integration of inclusive LtP approaches into education activities, aligning with national frameworks and curricula.
• Oversee rollout of PM3.0 Core Package including TCPD, Teacher Learning Circles, coaching, and supervision systems.
• Provide technical leadership on LtP content development for low-resource, multilingual crisis settings and ensure access to teaching materials.
• Manage Outcome 2 implementation, workplans, budgets, and adaptive programming while conducting field supervision and quality assurance.
• Line manage and mentor field staff and partners, fostering capacity building and cross-sector coordination.
• Represent PlayMatters with consortium partners, government, and stakeholders to promote LtP scaling and policy alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Teacher Education, Curriculum Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5 years in education programming, teacher professional development, and program management in humanitarian/development contexts
• Strong understanding of South Sudan education systems, including teacher management and curricula
• Demonstrated experience developing/adapting educational content or training in low-resource/crisis settings
• Proven leadership, team management, analytical, and facilitation skills
• Fluency in English required; willingness to travel up to 70% to field locations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools; INGO/humanitarian experience desirable

Culture & Benefits

• Work in collaborative environment adhering to IRC values of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability.
• Regular administrative and logistics support in South Sudan office and field sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, gender-responsive practices, and psychosocial support.
• Equal opportunity employer encouraging female candidates and persons with disabilities.