Senior Project Officer

About the role

Save the Children is seeking a Senior Project Officer to provide technical and operational leadership for refugee education initiatives across nine camps on the Thai‑Myanmar border. The role is based in Mae Hong Son/Mae Sot and involves regular travel to the camps.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the "Inclusive Futures" project, supporting phased integration of refugee education services.
• Coordinate with the Karenni Education Department (KnED), Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity (KRCEE) and Office of Camp Education Entity (OCEE) to ensure consistent delivery of basic education.
• Oversee monitoring, reporting and quality assurance activities across the nine refugee camps.
• Facilitate collaboration between Save the Children and partner education agencies.
• Travel regularly to refugee camps to provide on‑site guidance and support.

Required profile

• Significant experience in education project management, preferably in humanitarian or refugee contexts.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to work with multiple partners.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote camp locations.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on refugee education.
• Work with a leading international NGO.
• Professional development in a challenging humanitarian environment.