Program Manager (Education)

Overview of the Role

The Education Program Manager (PM) shall work seamlessly with other Programme Managers (PMs) to achieve the overall objective of PF in line with its Education, Shelter and Education Initiatives. S/He shall partner and work with academic institutions (primary, secondary and tertiary) as well as vocational training institutions, NGOs and other stakeholders to develop and implement a range of Education interventions for the economically challenged including but not limited to academic scholarships, teacher training and talent development initiatives.

Job Objective

To provide strategic direction for all education programmes development and management. S/He shall provide a variety of program management and administrative tasks for the Education programs/ team of PF. Responsible for initiating, planning and organizing Education programs, conferences, and Interventions within target communities as well as carry out important operational/ reporting duties.

Requirements

Programme Development & Management

• Prepare and set clear priorities for all Education programmes

• Coordinate excellent delivery of all sub-programmes under the education programme

• Ensure all Education goals and objectives are achieved, in line with the mission and vision of our Foundation

• Identify and screen programme beneficiaries

• Conduct periodic impact assessments on scholarship beneficiaries as well as other Education intervention programme

• Determine baseline for measurment of impact programmes with the monitoring and evaluation team Project Management

• Develop Annual/ Quarterly work-plan identifying, action, responsibilities, timelines, et al. of activities required to successfully complete Education projects.

• Determine resources (time, money, equipment etc.) required to complete projects/ programs

• Develop forms and records to document project activities.

• Coordinate successful implementation of programme activities.

• Effectively engage and manage volunteers for Education projects

Stakeholder Engagement & partnerships

• Develop appropriate Education partnerships and collaborations.

• Build & maintain good relationships with select Educational institutions, including collaborating with host communities, government agencies, youth development Organisations and other related education institutions.

• Lead the planning and implementation of periodic stakeholder engagement/ meetings

Field Operations & Coordination

• Plan and seamlessly manage critical education improvement projects such as teacher training, scholarships etc.

• Ensure effective coordination of field teams in delivering intervention programmes.

• Provide oversight of Education team’s development and execution of social intervention programs.

Policy & Procedure, Implementation

• Facilitate the effective implementation of programs according to approved applicable Government education Policies and national/global educational standards.

• Efficiently manage the operational aspects of implementing PF Adopt a school program and other social intervention programmes.

Reporting and Evaluation • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly as well as annual reports including baseline and impact assessments reports for all Education Interventions and programmes.

• Lead monitoring and evaluation activities of the education in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation manager

Staff/Volunteer Training and Management

• Identify knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fulfil volunteer roles

• In consultation with the General Manager and management, recruit, interview, and prospective volunteers/ interns for Education programmes.

• Establish and implement a performance management process for all programme staff in the unit.

Budget planning & control

• Develop and submit monthly as well as annual budget for the education team and operating plan to support the programme

• Monitor all budgeted and planned programme expenditures in line with approved budget

• Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements

Benefits

• Strong leadership qualities with a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the Educational space (7 years of which must be in management)

• Excellent communication, coordination, team bonding, and volunteer management skills

• Proven ability to work under pressure as well as across multiple technical areas

simultaneously, supporting and mentoring teams/ staff

• Report writing skills with proven organizational and multitasking skills.

• Globally conscious and technologically savvy

• Familiarity with the Sustainability Development Goals