The Technical Adviser will lead the design and training sessions for School Committee/Boards/PTAs and School Support Advisors, focusing on governance principles, leadership, financial literacy and accountability mechanisms. The training will contribute to building sustainable community led school management practises by equipping local education stakeholders with the skills and tools needed for effective decision-making, transparent financial oversight and inclusive school development planning. The training program will be informed by a comprehensive needs assessment and aligned with national education policies and standards.
The School Governance and Financial Management Trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:
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Conduct a comprehensive desk review of key documents including policies, manuals, reports and agreements related to school governance and management.
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Assess knowledge and training needs of School Committees/Boards/PTAs and School Support Advisors to identify gaps in managing school funds and stakeholder contributions.
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Collaborate with the School Governance and Management (SGM) Division to design training materials and templates (e.g., for budgeting and reporting) based on findings from the desk review and needs assessment.
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Implement a Training of Trainers (ToT) program for School Support Advisors and SGM Division staff.
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Co-facilitate training workshops for school leaders and governance bodies to strengthen inclusive and effective school fund management.
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Document key insights including lessons learned, success stories and challenges for reporting and continuous improvement.
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Evaluate training effectiveness through pre- and post-assessments, compile an analytical training report, and present a final report with recommendations to MEC.
*For full Terms of Reference visit: https://www.tautuapartnership.ws/vacancies
About you
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in community-based education governance, financial literacy and inclusive leadership development. A strong understanding of the Pacific education context and a commitment to culturally responsive, gender-equitable, and disability-inclusive approaches are highly valued.
Additional key requirements include:
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Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
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Strategic and critical thinking capabilities, supported by a history of analytical work in program or project management environments.
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Proven experience leading diverse teams, with a focus on fostering positive team culture and delivering results through collaboration and trust.
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Strong skills in project planning, reporting and monitoring and evaluation.
How to Apply
Please apply via the online job advertisement by clicking on the “apply” button. Your application must include:
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A written response addressing the selection criteria outlined in the TOR; and
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An updated CV.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
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