Reporting to the Head, Education Access and Success (East and Southern Africa)
This role is responsible for developing and managing a regional portfolio of Education Access and Success initiatives, including the Leaders in Teaching Initiative and new pipeline programming
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Lead new program design and approval processes, including scoping, intervention design, partner identification and engagement, co-creation, proposal development and internal approvals
Manage existing partnerships and country portfolios in the region, in collaboration with Country Representatives and cross-functional teams, supporting implementation of programs, tracking progress and ensuring program goals and targets are achieved according to plan
Ensure all relevant internal systems and trackers are updated accurately and on time (eg. grant management systems, impact trackers, forecasts etc.)
Cross-functional collaboration in the design and implementation of program partnerships, with a focus on impact
Support the Leaders in Teaching continental learning organization in the region in support of initiative-level learning and knowledge sharing
Provide ongoing guidance, support and technical assistance to Country Workforce Development teams implementing Leaders in Teaching initiatives in the region.
Provide back-stopping support to the other regional Lead when required
Contribute to the planning and management of the Education Community of Practice at the Foundation
Advance thought leadership internally and externally on secondary education and teacher development initiatives, in line with Secondary Education team Communications, Policy and Thought Leadership strategy
Manage and mentor Program Partners, Interns and Analysts to support program development and management
Support partners to capture data and learning and ensure that insights and impact are routinely and effectively reported, and continually integrated into program design and implementation
Cultivate and manage relationships with eco-systems actors and education stakeholders to scale impact, representing the Foundation in regional/local workshops, conferences and education fora
Develop and manage consultancies
WHO YOU ARE
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field including education, economic development or related social sciences field
Relevant professional qualification in program management would be an asset in this role
Minimum of 8 years overall experience, with demonstrated leadership experience
Experience engaging with the senior leadership of development partners and education organizations, high-level government representatives and the private sector
Experience co-creating and building new initiatives or transforming existing ones into something more impactful, in a multi-cultural environment
Experience in proposal and partnership development, M&E design and program communications
Experience and sensitivity to issues of safeguarding and inclusion; experience delivering programs for women, people with disabilities, and/or refugees and displaced youth highly desirable
Experience working in a fast-paced, fluid environment, managing multiple competing priorities
Experience working across cultures and geographies, and experience living and working in Africa is required.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-location and virtual teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures
Knowledge and understanding of key issues, emerging trends, opportunities and critical barriers in education (especially secondary education and skills development) in Africa
Excellent English and French language skills are required
Excellent analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and to contribute to the development of the Foundation’s strategy
Ability and willingness to travel
Excellent ability to build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
