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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