Senior Manager, Education

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BRAC International Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our mission is to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice. Our interventions aim to achieve large scale, positive changes through economic and social programmes that enable men and women to realise their potential.

JOB SUMMARY

BRAC International is seeking a Senior Manager, Education who is contribute in expanding education programme through the support of designing and implementing the Education projects, grant management, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the project activities in the BI operating countries. S/he provides guidance to field-based education team on common standards of education programme, innovative strategies and approaches developed with BI leadership team. Ensure capacity development of field staff through training, mentoring, and/or other guidance and transfer of technical skills to the local staff. This role will also include assisting the programme and coordinate with the fund-raising team to write concept notes and proposals for donors, review and analyze existing projects' technical reports and provide technical guidance to the country teams implement the Education projects.Academic Qualifications:Master's in Education/Social Studies/ Social Science/ Development studiesRequired Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:Sound knowledge of policies, sector plans and trends with regards to Education fields nationally and globally.Well informed about the literature pertaining to education and child development issues in low income countries, particularly where BRAC International operates.Knowledge of effective programme practices in education sector.Knowledge of systems, sector priorities, learning resources available, stakeholders and networks with regard to education sector in BI countries.Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and training in the field of Education .Strong knowledge and understanding of M&E in the field of Education.Relevant Skills:Fluent in English (verbal and written communications).Excellent interpersonal skills.Proficient in computer operations including MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Email and various internet search engines and web based platforms .Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and conceptual clarity.Proficient in proposal development and budgeting.Strong editing and reporting skills.Experienced in Education programme monitoring and research tools.Solid planning and organizing skills.Excellent inter-personal communication skills.Excellent in team management and supervision.Excellent in program coordination and networking skills.Good multi-tasking skills.Excellent in problem solving and decision making.Innovative and adaptive.Experience Requirements:5 to 6 years of experience in working directly in education sector/programmes.Has experience in project management/implementation/technical assistance/research in the development sector.Experience of working in multi-cultural environment will be desired.External candidates: Apply through direct link.Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to copying their immediate reporting manager.Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 38/24 in the subject bar.Application deadline: 30 June 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES

BRAC International is seeking a Senior Manager, Education who is contribute in expanding education programme through the support of designing and implementing the Education projects, grant management, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the project activities in the BI operating countries. S/he provides guidance to field-based education team on common standards of education programme, innovative strategies and approaches developed with BI leadership team. Ensure capacity development of field staff through training, mentoring, and/or other guidance and transfer of technical skills to the local staff. This role will also include assisting the programme and coordinate with the fund-raising team to write concept notes and proposals for donors, review and analyze existing projects' technical reports and provide technical guidance to the country teams implement the Education projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Grant and fund management, Educational quality control and assurance, Leadership skills, Ability to coordinate, Interpersonal relationships building, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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