Aga Khan Development Network Job Vacancy : Regional Education Programme Manager
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Position Title Regional Education Programme Manager, East Africa
Location Kenya
Agency Aga Khan Foundation
Sector Social Development
About the Agency The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network’s organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information….
The position Are you interested in finding innovative ways to improve education opportunities for the children of East Africa? Aga Khan Foundation East Africa (AKF) is seeking a dynamic, creative Regional Education Programme Manager
(REPM) for East Africa.
The REPM will be responsible for driving an ambitious education and early childhood development programme across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. This programme experiments with new ways of achieving excellence in the classroom while working with partners to strengthen the broader education system. The REPM will also drive stakeholder engagement and foster relationships with partners and donors to ensure quality programmes across the region.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in education and early childhood development sector strategy development, and country specific programme concepts and proposals
- Provide technical support in education and early childhood development project implementation
- Participate in networks and discussions on strategy formulation for education and early childhood development policies in East Africa
- Proactively establish partnerships with external donors in the private sector, government and civil society
- Lead the communication of programme learning to ensure findings are shared across and between countries
- Postgraduate degree in education or related sector, especially in early childhood development or primary education
- Minimum 10 years’ working experience in the education or early childhood development sectors
- Familiarity with international development organisations and donors, especially DFATD, USAID and DFID
- Experience working with governments, bilateral, multilateral and other development partners to form positive relationships and effective partnerships
- Experience working across cultures with proven skills to communicate effectively
- Experience working in the East African context a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence programme direction and meet diverse stakeholders’ expectations
- Excellent verbal and written skills to deliver messages clearly to various target audiences
Removal Date 11-Jun-2015
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