Education Technical Advisor - ASEANUK Supporting the Advancement of Girls' Education (SAGE) Phase II

Plan International • Dili, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, o, PE

122d • Remote

About The Position

Plan International is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Technical Advisor to provide high-level technical leadership for the ASEANUK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education (SAGE) Phase II Programme. This UK Government flagship regional education partnership with ASEAN will focus on foundational learning, deepen engagement in priority countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Timor-Leste), and expand evidence-based approaches to improve literacy, numeracy, and inclusive learning outcomes. The role is pivotal in shaping, improving, and supporting national and regional education systems to deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Requirements

• A relevant degree in Education, International Development, Public Policy, or related field.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in education programming, with strong expertise in foundational learning and inclusion.
• Proven ability to work with Ministries of Education, regional bodies (ideally ASEAN), and multilateral partners.
• Demonstrated experience translating evidence into policy and practice, supporting governments to adapt and scale effective interventions.
• Strong understanding of FCDO-funded programmes, MERL frameworks, and value for money principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and partnership-brokering skills; fluency in English is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EdTech/AI for learning
• Regional programme delivery experience
• SEAPLM experience
• Smart Buys evidence experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on foundational learning, designing and assuring high-quality interventions grounded in global evidence and early-grade learning best practice.
• Offer specialist technical assistance to Ministries of Education and partners on pedagogy, assessment, inclusion, and the effective use of EdTech and AI for learning.
• Strengthen evidence use and research uptake, translating data (including SEAPLM) into policy recommendations, tools, and guidance.
• Lead policy dialogue with ASEAN bodies, SEAMEO, national institutions, and development partners to align with regional education priorities.
• Facilitate regional knowledge exchange, communities of practice, and cross-country learning to scale effective approaches.
• Ensure quality, compliance, safeguarding, and value for money in all technical deliverables, supporting adaptive management and donor engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior