Education Specialist – NAP Global Network Full Time

Job Description:

There’s something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people, just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.

Save the Children and 54 reasons: A place where your purpose matters.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.

We’re seeking an Education Specialist – National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Netw ork to join us, home-based, as part of the Climate Change Division (CCD) with Save the Children Australia (SCA) and the NAP Global Network. This is a full-time, 2 year maximum term position contracted by SCA and seconded to the NAP Global Network. If you meet many, but not all the requirements, you should still consider applying.

A place to make a difference:

Reporting to the Knowledge Manager at NAP Global Network and the Climate Change and Education Principal Advisor at Save the Children, you will advance education and child-focused strategies in national adaptation planning processes. You will conduct research, lead knowledge dissemination, and provide technical support to Ministries of Education integrating climate adaptation into sector plans.

The NAP Global Network supports developing countries in planning and implementing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to build climate resilie nce. Established in 2014, it enhances climate adaptation efforts aligned with the Paris Agreement. The network provides technical assistance, facilitates knowledge sharing, and strengthens policy and institutional frameworks. Key areas include climate risk assessment, gender-responsive adaptation, and financing strategies. It promotes the integration of adaptation into national development planning and sectors like agriculture, water, and education. Funded by bilateral donors, the NAP GN works with UN agencies, governments, and civil society. The network has assisted over 60 countries, fostering partnerships for sustainable climate action. For more information, visit napglobalnetwork.org.

The Climate-Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI), funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through its Strategic Capability Initiative, and implemented by UNESCO, UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), and Save the Children, C SESI is a USD 20 million initiative that provides technical support to 35 countries to reinforce Ministry of Education actions in mainstreaming climate change into the education sector. Through this Strategic Capability Initiative, GPE seeks to enhance countries’ capacities to mainstream climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability into education sector plans, budgets and strategies as well as to enhance education ministry capacity for cross-sectoral coordination on climate and environment-related policy and programming.

You will make an impact by:

• Conducting thematic scans of national adaptation plans focused on education and children
• Developing reports, policy briefs, and technical analyses to inform climate and education networks
• Organizing and facilitating South-South learning events, webinars, and peer exchanges
• Providing technical assistance to countries integrating education into NAPs
• Supporting advocacy efforts and contributing to global policy conversations

A place to feel valued:

You are a skilled researcher and communicator passionate about education’s role in building climate resilience. You have expertise in climate change adaptation, national planning, and international development. Your collaborative spirit and research acumen drive impactful knowledge-sharing initiatives.

This role requires:

• 5-10 years of experience in education sector programming and analysis, particularly in developing countries
• Strong knowledge of climate change adaptation, NAP processes, and UNFCCC policy
• Proven ability in research, policy analysis, and technical writing
• Skills in collaboration, cultural awareness, and results-driven leadership
• Fluent English; French and/or Spanish are highly desirable

A place to belong:

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different way
• Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development.
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We’ve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!) (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

Applications close COB Friday 7th February 2025.

Position Description – Education Specialist NAP GN

For more information, please reach out to Lydia Baker [email protected] (Climate Change and Education Principal Advisor at Save the Children Australia).

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.

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