Leads technical planning and monitoring of RTP’s education program(s) in line with the Country Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Education plans, and donor requirements. • Supports Country Office Program Manager in developing education focused & integrated project proposals and concept notes for new projects. • Identifies and develops new partnerships with education-focused NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and communities. • In coordination with Country Office Program Manager, the Gender Specialist and program staff ensures that issues of gender equality, inclusion, child protection and safeguarding, accountability, risk and vulnerability are addressed and monitored throughout all education programs. • Leads in developing curricula and resources for basic education programs (preprimary and primary) as needed, working in collaboration with the Global Training and Capacity Building Specialist. • Builds networks with other Education Specialists in the region to support crosslearning with other RTP country programs in the region. • Stays abreast of new developments and opportunities to develop new initiatives to improve education outcomes for children in the country. • Provides technical leadership on the procurement and/or development of appropriate teaching and learning materials, training manuals and education resources. • Develops and promotes support-materials for incorporating a