Are you ready to make a global impact in greening education?
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) seeks a dynamic educational professional to join our team as the International Coordinator of Education.
About FEE
FEE is an umbrella organisation with members in more than 80 countries worldwide. FEE works to promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) through its five programmes: Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), Learning about Eco-Systems and Forests (LEAF), Blue Flag and Green Key.
The educational programmes, Eco-Schools, Learning About Forests and Young Reporters for the Environment, empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a solutions-based ESD approach. Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognized for promoting sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources.
FEE is recognised by various UN organisations as a world leader in the fields of Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development. The Foundation for Environmental Education’s Head Office is based in Copenhagen and currently has 21 employees and volunteers of 11+ nationalities. English is the primary working language. For more information about us and our programmes, please visit www.fee.global.
Education Unit
The Education Unit at the FEE Head Office manages the three educational programmes Eco-Schools, YRE and LEAF, and coordinates the development of FEE Academy, an eLearning platform to support FEE Members, stakeholders engaged with FEE programmes and ESD in the community in general. Apart from the administration of our programmes and coordination of our global community of National Operators, the Education Unit is involved in the development and implementation of campaigns, PR and communications, designing educational resources, and networking with key stakeholders. To support our members and advance our strategic goals, resource mobilisation and fundraising, as well as global advocacy and policy engagement, are key aspects of our work.
FEE#s Education Unit is involved in various projects and consortia, the purpose of which ranges from guiding international policy and sharing good practice, supporting research to test new ideas and demonstrate new concepts, and the development of new tools and materials within the scope of ESD. FEE has been invited to co-coordinate Pillar 1 (Greening Schools) of the UN-led Greening Education Partnership and is also part of the consortium (along with UNESCO and NAAEE) leading the Education Challenge as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration.
The advertised position supports FEE’s strategic development in ESD primarily as part of the Eco-Schools and Greening Education Partnership.
The position will report to the Director of Education and work closely with other Directors and the wider team at the FEE Head Office.
Job Responsibilities
The International Coordinator of Education will lead the following areas of work.
Programme Management – Develop and support programme activities in alignment with the strategic vision of FEE under the guidance of the Director/Senior Director of Education:
Maintain an overview of the educational programme development – primarily Eco-Schools at the global level and support FEE Members in the development and expansion of the programme at the national level.
Support in the organisation of an annual National Operators Meeting.
Development of monthly plans and implementation as per priority of tasks. Support in quality management of outcomes and outputs.
Administrative Support – Manage and support the needs of the National Operators:
Support the creation of learning and development opportunities for the National Operators leading the programme at the country level.
Ensure a timely response to enquiries and requests from existing National Operators as well as potential new members and partners.
Prepare various reports - Board reports, project reports, and other external reports.
Support and create communications related to the programmes/projects – website, newsletter, social media etc.
Ensure high standards in working with the team, interns, National Operators and stakeholders.
Manage administrative tasks related to the Moodle-based FEE Academy courses.
Resource mobilization for effective development of the programmes, including:
Relationship management and networking with existing partners and supporting the development of new partnerships.
Identifying and adapting existing available education resources to support the development of the programmes.
Support the development of new educational resources to support FEE Members in improving the quality of the programme.
Identify fundraising avenues and support proposal writing.
Project Management:
Support planning and coordination of project activities.
Relationship management with partners.
Supporting training of stakeholders and presentation at meetings/events.
Financial oversight of the projects.
Support in the production of interim and final reports for funders.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The position plays an important role at FEE in creating a global impact on some of the world’s most pressing challenges. As a critical administrative position, it offers an opportunity to further strengthen the operational processes and organisational effectiveness of FEE and thereby enable further growth and impact of the organisation.
The ideal candidates should have a master’s degree in sciences/education or equivalent, and experience working with ESD in educational systems at various levels. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years in a managerial position on an education project.
Fluency in English is a must and experience of working in a multicultural environment is desirable.
The position will work under close supervision of the Director of Education on the agreed tasks.
A positive, energetic, and solution-oriented mindset, an organised approach, and the ability to proactively anticipate tasks and challenges will be essential for this role.
Educational Qualification, Skills, and Abilities
Educational Qualification and Knowledge
A master's or equivalent in a sciences/education-related field.
A degree/experience in education is highly desirable.
Good knowledge in the field of Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development.
Skills and Abilities
At least 2 years of experience in environmental or educational programmes/projects.
Demonstrable experience of working in a team.
High-level proficiency in using IT-based tools – MS Office, MS Teams, CRMs.
Experience of working in a multicultural environment with high agility.
Ability to contribute to high-level strategic discussions.
Project management experience and high levels of organisation.
Networking and advocacy skills.
Basic skills in the development of educational resources, eLearning and training of teachers.
Ability to multi-task.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Equality Statement
We value equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage all applicants with a matching profile to apply for the position.
Job Type
This is a contractual full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers great flexibility and a 50/50 hybrid working option to ensure a good work-life balance.
Compensation
The position will be compensated as per the FEE Policy. The proposed starting salary is DKK 28000 per month, plus a 10% pension and a generous vacation scheme.
Start Date
Depending on the candidate’s length of notice, we would like the candidate to be able to join FEE by 1st July 2024.
Application
To apply, please submit a CV and personal statement. This should tell us more about you, your skills and experience and why you are interested in this position. Maximum two pages.
Submit your statement and CV to the email address olivia@fee.global, no, later than the 12th of May 2024.
We will be conducting online interviews of shortlisted candidates between the 19th and 29th of May 2024.
Danish Work Permission/Visa
This job requires that you attain work permission in Denmark unless you are an EU citizen. Please follow this link for further information New to Denmark (nyidanmark. dk, please note, that there are specific rules for EU/EEA Citizens.
Due to the salary range, we encourage non-EU citizens to check their eligibility to obtain a work permit before applying.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, you can contact Olivia Copsey, Director of Education at olivia@fee.global.