Programme Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Save the Children
The Programme Officer will support the implementation of the “Strengthening Zanzibar’s Multisectoral ECD Programme through Quality, Equitable and Community-Based Nurturing Care Services for Children Aged 0–3 Years” project. Operating across...
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Selected requirements and CV evidence
| Advertised requirement | Suggested evidence, if applicable |
|---|---|
| Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or a closely related field. | Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. If your qualification differs, check whether the employer accepts an equivalent. |
| Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in project management and program implementation, specifically within ECD, child protection, or community development. | List relevant roles with month and year dates, and describe the work that matches this experience requirement. Do not count overlapping roles twice. |
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- Advertised closing date: Sep 13, 2026. Check the employer instructions for the closing time.
- Use the application channel linked in this advert and check that the role and employer match before sending documents.
Job Title: Programme Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Organization: Save the Children International
Location: Zanzibar
Closing Date: September 13, 2026
Job ID: 143570
Position Overview
The Programme Officer will support the implementation of the “Strengthening Zanzibar’s Multisectoral ECD Programme through Quality, Equitable and Community-Based Nurturing Care Services for Children Aged 0–3 Years” project. Operating across targeted districts in Zanzibar, this role focuses on advancing community-based childcare services, caregiver support, workforce capacity development, gender-responsive systems, and monitoring. The officer works closely with government counterparts, CBOs, FBOs, women’s collectives, and local stakeholders to drive program quality and strengthen government ECD systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Implementation: Coordinate day-to-day project activities across targeted Zanzibar districts to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of early childhood development outcomes.
- Community & System Strengthening: Build capacity within local community-based childcare services, support caregiver initiatives, and strengthen government multisectoral ECD structures.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government officials, CBOs, FBOs, women’s groups, and childcare providers to foster strong partnerships and local ownership.
- Gender-Responsive Support: Embed gender equality principles into early childhood care services and local workforce development strategies.
- Monitoring & Learning: Support program monitoring, data collection, and learning documentation to track project performance and inform adaptive management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in project management and program implementation, specifically within ECD, child protection, or community development.
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For Programme Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Save the Children at Save the Children International, align your CV with the location and role context: Zanzibar.
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Advert requirement: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or a closely related field. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in project management and program implementation, specifically within ECD, child protection, or community development. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Programme Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Save the Children position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Programme Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Save the Children. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or a closely related field. Experience: 3 to.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Project Implementation: Coordinate day-to-day project activities across targeted Zanzibar districts to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of early childhood development.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Sep 13, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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