Strategic Education Advisor – Blended and Online Learning

VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. Our head office is based in Brussels, Belgium.

We implement our programmes and projects with one shared passion: to ensure the improvement of quality education.

Do you share our ambition to ensure that learners around the world can enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception? Are you convinced as well that quality education guarantees equal opportunities for everyone and is the key to a better world?

We are seeking a Strategic Education Advisor with expertise in blended and online learning to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia.

You will:

• Steer the design and implementation of a scalable and sustainable blended and online learning programmes in Zambia, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the VVOB team and the Ministry of Education at national and decentralised levels in planning and implementing professional development for educators and government staff.
• Work with the Country Management Team, Education Advisors, project staff, and consortium partners to strengthen staff and government capacity for quality blended and online learning.
• Stay updated on policy trends, research, and international best practices through networking.
• Collaborate with Strategic Education Advisors regionally and globally to advance VVOB’s Learning Unlimited. strategy and develop new initiatives.
• Represent VVOB in Zambia, fostering partnerships and promoting the organisation as a trusted partner.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and learning within VVOB and among partners.
• Seek funding opportunities and support project proposal development.

Who are you?

You are a technical expert in blended and online learning with significant, practical experience of supporting blended and online learning projects in developing countries achieving impact at scale.

Your expertise and experience

• Master’s degree in education, human sciences, or another relevant field or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of working experience in capacity building of teacher educators, teachers and/or school leaders, of which at least 2 years in the international development sector.
• Proven experience (min 2 years) with adult blended and/or online learning trajectories.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience with teacher education in formal education systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of blended and online learning.
• Experience with authoring tools for online learning and Learning Management Systems such as Moodle is an asset.
• Experience with evidence-informed project management in education.
• Experience with change management and capacity strengthening processes in the context of educational systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Zambia for short periods of time.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in English (CEFR level C1) is essential.