Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, October 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Programme Lead

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and support projects, partnerships, and activities to enhance the strategic direction of Co-creation Hub re:learn’s ecosystem development.

The selected candidate will support funding activities with stakeholders towards furthering the business objectives and scaling up educational initiatives across Africa.

Duties And Responsibilities

Programme Management
• Manage new and existing programmes for re:learn, including internal programmes and partner projects in Kenya and across Africa.
• Work in close collaboration with other team members and ecosystem stakeholders to implement and expand existing programmes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to conceptualize and design new programmes and events.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all activities fit within a strategic and applicable portfolio.
• Support planning, schedules, and budgets for agreed activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within the timeframe and budget parameters defined during project design.
• Participate in donor and grant application processes including design, submission and review.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Support engagement and manage relationships with the various levels of stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for developing new physical and digital audiences for delivery of the units’ projects in Africa.
• Identify thematic priorities that align with partner interests and develop standardized concept notes for pitching to multiple partners.
• Curate relevant activities, stakeholders, events and workshops that will drive innovation in the selected thematic areas.
Communication and Evaluation
• Document and communicate insights (written and verbal) to relevant stakeholders and management
• Provide content to the Communications Unit for communications materials to be distributed internally and externally.
• Ensure the evaluation strategy for each program is implemented in accordance with program standards and to report likely variations from the target.

Qualifications
A keen understanding of
• How the educational system in Kenya and across Africa functions, the major limitations, and the opportunities that exist.
• The intricacies of education, from pedagogy to learning styles.
• The role technology can play to revolutionize the education sector, including concepts like eLearning, STEM, and personalized learning.
• National and international educational technology communities to ensure the business maintains an innovative and effective approach to Educational technology.
• Programme design and related tools for example relating to financial management and reporting, evaluation, contract management etc
• Job creation and livelihood development strategies in an African context

The Ideal Candidate Will Meet The Following Requirements
• Degree in Education or Educational Technology or a related field, or comparable experience
• 3-5 years experience in education technology - content, programmes, teacher training, teaching and facilitating, etc.
• Project Management qualification is desirable
• Collaborative leader who works across stakeholders, promotes teamwork and effectively leads and facilitates multiple complex projects
• A highly motivated and ambitious individual, with the ability to work under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
• Independent, creative self-starter who takes initiative
• Strong networks across the Africa educational ecosystem
• Experience working with international donors and international donor-funded projects
• Relationship management with senior stakeholders in partner / donor organisations and in government
Additional Information

What We Offer
• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation.
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people.
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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