Mott MacDonald Deputy Team Leader Jobs in Uganda

Mott MacDonald Deputy Team Leader Jobs in Uganda


Job Profile

Cambridge Education specialises in improving education systems in low- and middle-income countries, through strategic thinking – policy-level evaluation, analysis and design – and actual programme implementation.

We make people's lives better by helping to improve teaching, learning and the running of education systems and in all our activities, the goal is not a static event, but developing resilient, sustainable improvement processes.

We're global leaders in providing consultancy services to government agencies at national and local level, and to international development agencies and partners as they seek to enhance people's skills and economic prospects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

SESIL (Strengthening Education Systems for Improved Learning), is a four-year education programme designed to improve the quality and equity of measurable learning outcomes at lower primary level in Uganda.

SESIL will do this by strengthening the systems needed to manage and raise the performance of five key drivers of learning outcomes: pupil attendance, teacher attendance, absence of violence against children, teacher time on task and head teacher learning leadership.

SESIL is implemented with funding provided by the UK’s Department of International Development and is managed by Cambridge Education.

Working with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), SESIL will support the realisation of two of the MoES’ three strategic objectives as outlined in its Education Sector Plan (ESSP) 2017/18 – 2019/20, specifically:

Strategic Objective 2:

  • Enhanced quality and relevant education and training

    Strategic Objective 3:

  • Efficient and effective delivery of education and sports.

    The expected result is an increase in literacy and numeracy proficiency at the end of primary 3.

    The programme will work with and through the MoES, other central agencies, and with local governments in around 20 districts in West Nile and in the Eastern Region of Uganda.

    Initially SESIL will work in ten in each region, moving to the other ten in the second year.

    Managing for results (M4R), lies at the heart of SESIL’s approach.

    M4R involves working with stakeholders across the education system to identify and understand what currently prevents elements within the system from working efficiently.

    Once system blockages are identified, stakeholder are supported to come up with solutions and course-correct, using simple management routines at central and decentralised levels.

    SESIL will deliver a range of interventions to support districts and schools to improve learning for all children through better managing for results.

    The interventions are inter-connected and mutually dependent and will strengthen the education system in a lasting and sustainable way.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

    Job Description

    You will assist the Team leader with all aspects of programme management and deputise for him or her as required.

    The DTL will support the technical

    team, ensuring responsive and timely implementation of the highest technical standard across the SESIL portfolio.

    The DTL will have direct oversight of internal programme M&E, SESIL communications and knowledge management, and management of downstream partners.

    The DTL will undertake regular field visits to support the decentralised SESIL engagement at local government level. The DTL also be responsible for development of regular technical reports to the Client.

    The overall aim of the DTL role is to ensure that this innovative programme delivers the intended outcome of improved learning outcomes.

    Major Responsibilities

  • Assist the Team Leader to develop the programme strategy and help lead the technical team to achieve the overall programme goal of contributing to improved equity and quality of measurable learning outcomes for girls and boys in Uganda at lower primary level
  • Support the Team Leader with planning, management and monitoring of SESIL strategies, activities, financial expenditure and costed workplans
  • Assist the TL to ensure that contracted programme deliverables are delivered on time and to a high standard
  • Act as the Secretary to the SESIL Senior Technical Team
  • Convene and manage quarterly SESIL Review and Adaptation Meetings
  • Participate in Monthly Project Control Meetings to discuss programme technical progress and financial performance
  • Oversight of SESIL comms / knowledge management
  • Management and quality assurance of downstream partners
  • Coordinate work and generate synergies between SESIL and other education projects
  • Line management, support and quality assurance of the work of Comms Expert; Programme Manager; Senior Policy Adviser (including Performance Development Reviews)
  • Through the Senior Policy Adviser, technical oversight of SWAP/ ESSR / EMIS / MoES Comms / Assessment
  • Support Performance Improvement Team Leader (non-MM) to manage National Performance Lead
  • Undertake regular visits to Regions and districts involved in the programme and build relationships with senior District officials and decentralised SESIL staff teams
  • Development of regular technical reports to the Client
  • Undertake other duties and responsibilities delegated and agreed by the Team Leader

    Candidate Specification

    Skills, Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience of senior management in large-scale / complex education sector programmes in Uganda
  • Excellent planning, reporting and risk management skills
  • Exceptional technical education expertise
  • Knowledge and experience of the education sector in Uganda
  • Experience of programme management
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage own time for maximum efficiency;
  • Excellent IT skills and confidence in Outlook/Gmail, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 18th April 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Mott MacDonald Deputy Team Leader Jobs in Uganda

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