Program Coordinator - Education

Save the Children is an international organisation working to improve the lives of children through education, protection and health programmes. This advert is for the role of Program Coordinator - Education in Petauke, Eastern Province.

Role purpose

• The coordinator will support the implementation of Sponsorship Education work in Eastern Province and contribute to key education milestones.
• The role will oversee other education activities in the province to strengthen collaboration, learning and good practice.
• The role will integrate education with other thematic areas - child protection, child poverty, child rights governance and health - to ensure children and families benefit from an integrated service delivery model.

Role details

• Team/programme: Programme Operations
• Grade: NAT 3
• Location: Petauke
• Post type: National
• Reports to: Sponsorship Program Manager - Field Office, with a dotted line to TS Education
• Staff directly reporting to this post: Nil

Safeguarding

• Save the Children does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse or harassment against any person.
• All employees and representatives are responsible for protecting everyone who comes into contact with the organisation.
• The same standards apply to all employees regardless of position, influence or reputation.

Diversity, equity & inclusion

• Save the Children International's Diversity Policy promotes equal opportunity in employment.
• It prohibits discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race and ethnicity.
• Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age or marital status.

How to apply

• Only qualified applicants should apply, attaching a cover letter and an updated CV.
• A detailed job description is available via the Apply button on this page.
• Apply through the Apply button on this page.
• The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th October 2026.
• Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of the HR team.
• Save the Children reserves the right to re-advertise if suitable applicants are not found.
• Applicants will never be asked to pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter.