The Global Coordinator, based at the GCE Head Office in Johannesburg, South Africa, will lead the GCE Secretariat in implementing the decisions of the Board and wider membership of GCE by developing GCE’s strategy and operational plans and managing the team to put these into action.
The successful candidate for this challenging position will be committed to the vision of achieving the right to education through citizen action, and to equal opportunities. They will possess professional qualifications and international development experience including an in-depth understanding of the challenges in global education. Extensive experience in leading and managing a civil society movement at the international level is essential, as is the ability to manage the overall financial function of a complex organisation. Networking, advocacy and lobbying skills and the ability to represent civil society organisations or networks is also vital. Candidates should display a dynamic, participatory and encouraging leadership style with strong negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and competency in one or more of GCE’s official languages other than English (French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese) are also required.