Erityisasiantuntija (Technical Lead in Education), Opetusalan globaalit kumppanuudet

About the role

Opetushallitus is recruiting a specialist (Technical Lead in Education) for its Global Partnerships in Education unit, to work on a Team Europe initiative supporting teachers in Africa. The post is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and begins with an orientation period in Helsinki; permit-related matters are handled temporarily from Helsinki. The fixed-term post runs from 1 January 2027 or as agreed until 31 October 2029, on flexible office hours, with a possible six-month probation period. The holder will advance teacher-related workstreams, provide expert support to the project, build cooperation with African partners, and help plan expert assignments, including their descriptions and budgets. Day-to-day work includes taking part in the recruitment and selection of international and national experts, following implementation and results, reporting on outcomes, and contributing to the project's content development. The stated base pay is EUR 4,510.62 per month, plus a personal performance-based component of up to 50 percent; for a new holder this component is typically set at 18.5 to 23 percent. The official listing states: “Tehtävään ei ole säädettyjä kelpoisuusvaatimuksia.” Applications are requested in Finnish or Swedish, and the names of applicants are public. Please apply through the official Valtiolle.fi listing by 11 November 2026 at 16:15.

Responsibilities

- Advance teacher-related workstreams in the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa project. - Provide expert support and build active cooperation with African partners and stakeholders. - Plan expert assignments, including task descriptions and budgets. - Take part in recruiting and selecting international and national experts. - Monitor implementation and results, report outcomes, and propose improvements.

Requirements

A higher university degree and several years of relevant work experience, strong development-cooperation project expertise, knowledge of the European Union and the European Commission, education development-cooperation expertise, and the ability to work in an international environment with excellent interaction skills. Language requirements as stated: English excellent, Swedish satisfactory, and Finnish good. French or Portuguese is an advantage.

Skills