Description
The Aga Khan
Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international
development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to
selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts
of Africa and Asia. AKF-
Tanzania is
part of the AKF-East Africa regional structure that supports programmes
in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. In Tanzania, AKF is managing a robust and
expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes
programmes in rural economic development, education, early childhood
development, health, nutrition, and civil society strengthening. In the
education sector, AKF's portfolio in Tanzania includes projects on
strengthening pre-primary and primary education system and community
engagement to support education of children
AKF is looking
for a dynamic professional to take on the role of the Education
Coordinator, responsible for the successful planning, delivery, and
coordination of all education interventions delivered under the USAID
funded Caring for Children and Empowering Young People (C2EYP) programme
in Dar es Salaam as well as providing wider technical support to
education focal people across the country. Working within a consortium
team and with wider management team, the
Education
Coordinator's role will include project management, delivering capacity
development workshops on school - planning, providing technical support
to government and CSO delivery partners on school planning and
supporting transition of girls from primary to secondary schools, 'and
leading on financial compliance and report writing. The Education
Coordinator is responsible for effective and efficient delivery, project
quality, and donor compliance on education component of C2EYP.
Principle accountabilities include:
Specific responsibilities include:
Effectively plan and deliver the education project activities and coordinate effective implementation
Provide
technical expertise using the most up-to-date evidence base in primary
and secondary education, school planning, and community engagement
Responsible for
financial oversight, management of the education budget under C2EYP and
ensuring compliance with donor and AKF regulations and procedures
Work within and coordinate across a number of partners working within a consortium
Use data to
inform project implementation and make necessary adaptations and work
with AKF technical team and consultants to conduct targeted studies to
develop a more in -depth understanding of programme quality
Develop and deliver capacity development workshops to Zonal teams.
Reporting arid
maintaining working relationships with donor, government, partner
agencies and NGOs (as applicable) under guidance from AKF.
Representing the project to relevant local authorities and organisations.
The ideal candidate will have:
1.Minimum Master's degree in education, international development or the equivalent;
2.At least eight years of solid experience working in education programming and international development;
3.Experience of working with teams in remote locations and experience of working in a consortium of partners;
4.Proven experience in managing USAID projects;
5.Demonstrated capacity to write high quality reports;
6.Exceptional written and verbal skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an advantage;
7.Positive communication and organisation skills;
Application Instructions
Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, CV (not exceeding four pages)
and the names and contact information of three referees before close of
business on Friday 16th December 2016, to the Country Director, Aga Khan
Foundation, Tanzania, by e-mail through recruitment@akfea.org Please
mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any
document other than the CV and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Source: Daily News: 2 December, 2016
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