Overseas Education Adviser (Reserve List)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.

Your role with us

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Reserve List for upcoming Overseas Education Adviser positions. When positions become available, you could be invited to work in countries as diverse as Tajikistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, using your expertise and experience to help improve education access and learning outcomes for children and young people and to build cost-effective and inclusive education systems that are climate resilient. This is a unique chance to collaborate with like-minded partners to make a lasting impact on children’s life opportunities.

These are demanding and fast-paced roles. You will lead on education policy, advocacy and programming in country and will develop and sustain strong partnerships with national, regional and international partners with a focus on aligning financial and technical support behind national education priorities. You will work closely with colleagues in FCDO headquarters to deliver centrally funded programmes and research, ensuring they are aligned with FCDO’s policy and programmes in country and will support delivery of national education objectives. You will commission and/or communicate research and evidence on what works and will look for opportunities to engage across sectors. Your expertise and experience will guide senior FCDO decision makers in their engagement with national and international partners.

Who we’re looking for

These are exceptional roles for dynamic, independent team players. We are looking for expert-level professionals who have an in-depth knowledge of education policy and systems, the global education system and its institutions, and equality and inclusion within education. With exceptional research and evidence-building skills, you will bring an innovative approach to every challenge, and you will have a background in delivering successful education outcomes in low or lower-middle income countries.

You should have relevant international work experience and possess the necessary specialist skills or technical knowledge. We will also expect you to have exceptional communication and influencing skills and the ability to see the bigger picture at all times. You will be a British citizen and will be prepared to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21^st century Britain. Everyone in FCDO gets support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.

Closing date: 28 April 2025.