Education and Research Associate and Team Lead

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is seeking for an Education and Research Associate and Team Lead for a fixed-term employment. This position contributes to coordination needs in the FCA Research activities, supports growing thematic field of Right to Quality Education and person leads a small team that consists of expert members from the thematic fields of education and livelihoods. The Education and Research Associate and Team Lead will report to Deputy Executive Director.

The position is located in Helsinki, Finland.

Remote work is possible from FCA programme countries, and from Sweden, Estonia, France, Spain and Austria, all subject to an existing valid work permit in that country. Remote work from another location in Europe can be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to valid work permit. This is not an expat position and terms of employment for locally hired employees in Finland will be applied. Due to the coordination reason and nature of the work, candidates with presence in Finland are given a priority.

Areas of responsibility:

• Leading a team that consists of experts from the thematic areas of Right to Livelihoods and Right to Quality Education
• Assisting the Department Director in various duties, including close collaboration with other team leaders in the department
• Coordination of FCA’s Research activities, including preparations of FCA Research Coordination Group Meetings, reporting, internal and external communication, relationship building with Finnish and foreign universities and liaising with students and researchers.
• Supporting the growing thematic field of Quality Education, working closely with thematic and regional advisor – specific task division will be decided based on the overall competencies in the team.
• Support digitalization of FCA’s thematic work

Competence and Personal Requirements:

• Master’s degree in suitable area
• Relevant international experience in the education sector, as well as in the research
• Proven experience of developing work practices and leading or facilitating teams
• Solid understanding of development co-operation and humanitarian assistance
• Good coordination & facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and team-work skills in a multicultural environment
• Oral and written command of English on professional level for communication, documentation and reporting

The position will be filled as soon as possible and it is a fixed-term employment until 31.12.2024 with six-month probation period. The compensation is based on FCA salary scale and the candidate’s level of experience.

For more information please contact Deputy Executive Director Mr Ikali Karvinen: ikali.karvinen (at) kua.fi

Please apply by using the link no later than on 26.11.2023. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

FCA practices zero tolerance against child abuse. FCA’s Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all FCA staff. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).

How to apply

https://fca.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=679