Position Overview

The INEE Director provides visionary leadership in several critical capacities:

• Technical leader: INEE as a global network is supported by a Secretariat. As the leader of a dedicated group of INEE Team Leads, and technical staff, the Director brings vision, cohesion, and authentic intellectual dialogue to cultivate a strong, inclusive and collaborative culture. Opportunities to partner with and support under-represented voices in the network are prioritized. Centering equity for collective action is at the forefront of every decision and action, through thoughtful planning and implementation support for all network activities and services.
• Steward: Develop and implement strategic business development efforts to support the INEE Secretariat to deliver high quality technical assistance, implement a focused research agenda and stay ahead of relevant developments. Ensure responsible management of INEE funds, partnering with technical and finance colleagues to harmonize planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Manager: This position proactively invests time and care in the support and development of the INEE Secretariat. This role follows through on the recruitment, engagement, and retention of a diverse team of qualified people to fulfill the networks functions in support of the wider membership and sector.
• Thought leadership, policy dialogue and advocacy: As the most senior Secretariat member, this role regularly communicates the needs and priorities of INEE members to donors; participates in high level policy and practice forums; and advocates for appropriate policy and practice shifts with donors, implementing agencies, and government counterparts.

Essential job functions

• Develop and implement short- and long-term priorities as outlined in INEE’s Strategic Framework
• Ensure information-sharing across, coordination between and oversight of all INEE initiatives and activities
• Represent the INEE network and strategically engage as a technical expert and global advocate on behalf of education in emergencies
• Oversee Internal and External Communications
• Manage and Supervise the INEE Secretariat (up to 30 staff, including and not limited to direct line management of 5 senior professionals and a Secretariat numbering 30 professionals
• Manage and provide oversight of all of INEE’s fundraising activities and budgeting processes.

 Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Masters or above) in a relevant field: education, international affairs or political science.
• Minimum 15 years directly relevant professional experience.
• Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal communication skills and proven networking and facilitation skills working with multiple stakeholders, including UN agencies, donors, local communities, NGOs and governments.
• Experience and understanding of organizing for collective impact and network principles.
• Excellent knowledge and solid understanding of the INEE network, including its past and current initiatives and processes, the field of education in emergencies and the humanitarian community.
• Expert advocacy and public speaking skills as well as editing and writing skills with a focus on leveraging lessons learnt to improve policy and programming.
• Experience effectively leading, managing and supervising staff and working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, including experience managing multiple complex projects and deadlines involving different partners.
• Experience in maintaining and growing donor relations as well as in cross-organisational budgeting and financial reporting.
• Excellent writing, editing and spoken English skills.  Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable.