Senior Program Design Specialist - Education

Compassion International; A distancia; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent international NGO is seeking a Senior Program Design Specialist for Education. This remote role is crucial for designing evidence-based educational interventions and guiding National Offices across Latin America and the Caribbean. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in education programming, strong communication skills, and proficiency in both English and Spanish. The position offers flexibility and the possibility of travel, with the aim to enhance educational outcomes for children and youth.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in education and child development.
• At least 5 years of documented experience in education programming.
• Proven experience in facilitation and mentorship.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and support implementation of educational interventions.
• Provide technical guidance to National Offices.
• Build capacity of National Office staff and partners.

Conocimientos

Education expertise

Experience in capacity building

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and relationship-building

Educación

Postgraduate diploma

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Teams

Smartsheet

Miro

Slido

Descripción del empleo

Senior Program Design Specialist - Education

** This position is open for Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua y Peru.

Resume

The Senior Program Design Specialist for Education serves as a key member of Compassion’s Program Design and Quality (PDQ) team, which supports impactful child and youth development by providing specialized technical expertise and innovative program design resources.

In alignment with this mandate, the Senior Program Design Specialist for Education will lead the design and support the implementation of evidence-based education interventions aligned with Compassion’s Theory of Change and Global Outcomes Framework. You will provide technical guidance to National Offices across the Latin America and Caribbean region as they develop and implement formal and non-formal education programs in partnership with Frontline Church Partners.

Collaborating closely with Child Protection, Spiritual Formation, GEDSI, and other technical teams, the Senior Program Design Specialist for Education will help ensure integrated, holistic programming. The role also build the capacity of National Office staff and partners to strengthen program quality and ultimately improve educational outcomes for children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
• Works with staff to foster an environment of professional growth, in alignment with compassion’s strategies and objectives .
• Provides expert consulting to National Offices on education programming aligned with Compassion’s Theory of Change, Global Outcomes Framework, and Integrated Sectors Advisory team priorities .
• Contributes to PCA roll-out by developing and adapting education-focused program design resources .
• Leads the design and development of global , evidence-based guidelines for formal and non-formal education , including interventions , standards , tools and resources .
• Ensures that education interventions adhere to global guidelines and program frameworks and provides technical guidance to strengthen program design and implementation .
• Provides on-demand technical guidance and accompaniment to National Offices, supporting the adaptation, implementation, and strengthening of education strategies, needs assessments, and program intervention.
• Reviews Complementary Interventions (CIV) proposals related to education and provides relevant technical feedback to National Offices .
• Delivers on-demand advising and accompaniment to strengthen program quality and outcomes for the education area.
• Collaborates with Child Protection, Spiritual Formation , GEDSI, and other technical sectors to ensure comprehensive and integrated programming for children and youth .
• Supports organizational initiatives by offering program design expertise in education that advances Compassion’s ministry goals.
• Supports strategic collaboration across regional and national teams to enhance shared learning and alignment .
• Works with MERL to design and implement appropriate metrics, methodologies, and tools to assess program quality and impact .
• Promotes evidence based programming and facilitates learning among National Offices and Frontline Church Partners.
• Builds the capacity of National Office staff and key stakeholders in education and integrated sector programming .
• Cof acilitates shared learning in the education domain through the global Learning Exchange Network.
• Networks with like-minded organizations and ministries to identify, evaluate, and recommend strategic partnerships that enhance education interventions .

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Requirements

• Professionals in the field of Education. It’s appreciated a postgraduate diploma.
• Minimumof10yearsofrelevantexperienceineducation,childdevelopment, programdesignandcross functionalcollaboration, preferablywithaninternationalNGOinLatinAmericaandCaribbeanregion.
• Atleast5yearsofdocumentedexperienceineducationprogramming, creationandadaptationofeducationstrategies,guidelines,andtools.
• Provenexperienceinfacilitation,capacitybuildingandmentorship,demonstrated abilitytoguideformalandnon-formaleducationinterventions.
• Strongfamiliaritywithcontinuousprogramdesignandqualityimprovement processes.
• Professional use of Microsoft office, Teams, Smartsheet, Miro, and Slido.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Spanish.
• Outstandingverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsacrossdiversecultural contexts.
• Strongteamworkandrelationship-buildingskills.
• Outcome-driven and self- management for remote work from home.
• Availability for flexible workinghourstomeetglobalneighbor’sneeds, there are somelateandearlymeetings.

Working Environment

Remote, work from home . Working hours are flexible to meet global neighbor’s needs . This person will have some late and early meetings.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

Travel Requirements

May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule