Purpose: 

The Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and monitoring of education projects, and for representing the organization in national-level education coordination platforms. This role ensures the quality and effectiveness of education programming and contributes to strategic planning and advocacy

• Lead the design and planning of education projects in alignment with organizational strategies and donor requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for effective implementation of education activities.
• Develop project workplans, budgets, and monitoring frameworks in collaboration with the MEAL team.
• Ensure timely and quality reporting to donors and internal stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in national and sub-national education coordination platforms, including Education Cluster meetings.
• Build capacity of field education staff through training, mentoring, and regular support.
• Promote inclusive, gender-sensitive, and conflict-sensitive education programming.
• Contribute to proposal development and resource mobilization efforts in the education sector.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding, child protection, and Do No Harm principles in all education activities.
• Participate in all departmental meetings and AORD regular meetings.
• Travel to AORD operational areas and working closely with teams on the ground

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in education programming, including in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of the Sudanese education context and national education policies.
• Experience in project cycle management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and representation skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong team leadership and capacity-building skills.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the organization

Physical Environment and Demands:

Office based with regular visits to the field 

Level of Contact with Children: 

Medium frequency of interaction