TaRL Africa Managing Director Jobs in Kenya

TaRL Africa Managing Director Jobs in Kenya



The inaugural TaRL Africa Managing Director will report to the TaRL Africa Board. The position will be based in Accra, Johannesburg or Nairobi, a decision which is currently being finalised. She or he will lead and grow the TaRL Africa Initiative.

The Managing Director will be passionate about people, partners, evidence, and shifting education systems to deliver on “learning for all”.

She or he will be respectful of, and adaptable to different cultures and contexts, excited to build a diverse team, and create a new organisational culture spanning multiple countries.

The Managing Director will work with existing staff from J-PAL and Pratham already staffing the TaRL Africa Team.


Responsibilities


  • Drive the mission and strategy of TaRL Africa to improve basic literacy and numeracy of children on the continent through enabling systems to deliver quality TaRL programmes sustainably at scale
  • Build TaRL Africa as an organisation which is effectively communicating and functioning as one team across 4 or more countries.
  • Recruit, lead and manage the TaRL Africa team to an eventual strength of over 20 staff members based in central and country offices.
  • Develop an organisational culture promoting the values and ambitions of learning for all children, innovation and research, scale, and sustainability
  • Efficiently manage an annual budget of more than US$ 5 million including financial, operational, and legal controls
  • Develop and manage partnerships with key stakeholders,
    including government and NGO partners
  • Engage with the global donor community and fundraise for TaRL Africa delivery and long-term sustainability


    Requirements


  • Building and directing a significant organisation with a track record of achieving results at scale
  • Leading and managing a portfolio of programs/initiatives in international development coupled with on-the-ground implementation experience
  • Growing and supporting teams across multiple locations to work collaboratively and deliver effectively on a common vision
  • Working with governments to deliver programs and strengthen systems
  • Living in a developing country for at least 5 years
  • Demonstrating contextual knowledge of Africa
  • Building a track record of managing demanding donor relationships and proactively cultivating new donor relationships
    Education
  • Master’s or advanced degree in public policy, education, economics, business or another related field.


    How to Apply


    Please complete this short application form and include:

    Cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position
    CV


    For more information and job application details, see; TaRL Africa Managing Director Jobs in Kenya


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