Save the Children has been working in Sri Lanka since 1974.

Our work is based on the UN Convention in the Rights of the Child. In Sri Lanka our work is
focused on Education, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods and Humanitarian. We carry out community-based
projects, school-based projects, working with many duty bearers including government stakeholders, civil societies and non-governmental communities to
partake in fulfilling and/or to contribute towards recognizing and respecting the rights of children.
Save the Children will carry out the Improving Children’s Literacy in Sri Lanka program over a period of three years in 175 schools, across the three
districts of Galle, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu in Sri Lanka.

PROJECT ASSISTANT - EDUCATION, LITERACY BOOST PROGRAMMING

COLOMBO (01 POSITION)
The role holder will support the implementation and coordination of Literacy Boost Education Project while contributing to achieve project targets in
designated district through implementing the activities as per the project activity plan.

Key Areas of Accountability

Support the project team by:

 Supporting all Literacy Boost (LB) activities, technical trainings and related work.
 Support organization of workshops and related material.
 Technical inputs and support on Literacy activities.
 Regular school visits for implementation of quality literacy boost programme.
 Maintain and be responsible for administrative functions related to the project.

Representation at provincial level:

 Support to maintain and improve active and regular working relationships with other organizations who are linked to Education Programme.

Support implementing MEAL Systems and Approaches:

 Support quality literacy assessments, and development of district Detailed Implementation Plans.
 Support the Deputy Manager, Education and Literacy Boost Programme in effective documentation of data on improved literacy outcomes, overall
program successes, innovations and promising practices related to improved literacy and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.
 Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality data.
 Document and communicate developments in the project sites to the Senior Education Manager for the purpose of learning, knowledge management,
sharing experiences and education sector program development in Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Skills

 Degree in education, research, sociology or related field.

 Experience in similar position for not less than 2 years.
 Good communication skills
 Sound knowledge in MS office packages
 Good planning and organizing skills
 Good Tamil speaking, writing and typing skills
 Willingness to travel to field locations as required.

Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations along with
03 non related referees (preferably line managers / HR managers) in your application. (candidates in the area are encouraged to apply)
A copy of the full role profile and link to the application can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=101430233

Closing Date for Application: 02nd August 2021

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects
our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their
duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crisis, or those that
need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure
their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We
value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity
are highly valued.