The Amani Institute Job Vacancy : Programs Director

The Amani Institute Job Vacancy : Programs Director

November 20, 2014

Job Description

The Programs Director is responsible for directing the continued and improved operations of new and existing educational programs held in Kenya or Brazil. The Director will primary but not exclusively
dedicate her/his time to the Post Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation Management.

We are looking for:
Programs Director Kenya
Programs Director Brazil

Salary commensurate with experience – and considering we are a non-profit organization in its early stage

Key Responsibilities

• Constant review and improvement of the curricula (instructors, courses, modules, activities) according to the social sector and employers’ needs.
• Coordination of the instructors and their courses in the country (such as checking their sessions, provide suggestions on methodology and content..)
• Check in during and after the programs with the students to help them build their future careers in social change.
• Create and coordinate an evaluation system for the Educational Programs.
• Find and retain new apprenticeship organizations for the Educational Programs that requires that.
• Assists or lead new Educational Programs in the country for individuals or for institutions.
• Ensure that the Educational Programs are aligned with the Amani Institute values and learning pedagogy.
• Oversees the budget and logistics of the Educational Programs.
• Work in a closely-knit, fast-growing, diverse, global team. Amani is a start-up environment, so staff members will be expected to do whatever it takes to get things done, which may include long hours and intense work. This is a job for someone who wants to work hard to grow professionally with us and quickly take on more responsibility.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Evidence of being a doer – high degree of performance and self-accountability
• Passion for social change
• Passion for helping individuals achieve their full potential
• High degree of applied empathy
• Significant work experience (at least 7 years), with some experience in the social change sector
• Knowledgeable in Social Innovation
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Project management experience, ideally for global projects
• Learning & Development knowledge and experience
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Portuguese for the Programs Director Brazil.
• Bachelor’s degree (in any field)

How to Apply
Are you the ideal candidate? We will gladly receive your application and CV (in English).

For Brazil: https://es.surveymonkey.com/s/Gerentedeprogramasbrasil

For Kenya: https://pt.surveymonkey.com/r/directorprogramskenya

Questions?

info@amaniinstitute.org