Overall Role:
Reporting
to the Regional Education and ECD Advisor, the Education Programme Manager
(EPM) is responsible for leading the education portfolio and co-lead the ECD
portfolio. The EPM will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust
portfolio of education and ECD programmes, grant management, high quality
delivery of existing programmes, promoting learning and innovation, fostering
effective partnerships, and enhancing visibility of AKF and AKDN in the
education sector in Kenya. The EPM will work closely with the AKF(EA) Regional
Education and ECD Advisor based in Nairobi.
Specific
Responsibilities include:
Programme Strategy, Design, and Resource Mobilisation: Lead
programme design processes for new opportunities to ensure a robust pipeline of
for new education projects in Kenya:
Develop a deep understanding of AKF’s Education
strategy and priorities in the education sector in Kenya, East Africa, and
globally.
Develop an understanding of the priorities of other
AKDN education agencies including the Aga Khan University – Institute for
Education Development, Aga Khan Schools, and the Madrasa Early Childhood
Programme.
Proactively engage donor agencies, foundations, and other funders to mobilise resources to deepen and broaden AKF’s education programming in Kenya.
Effective
portfolio and award management: Ensure high quality award management and reporting for all donor
grants for education.
Implement/improve award management system, processes,
guidelines, and tools to effectively collaborate with Programme Managers to
ensure all projects are delivered on budget, on time, and with quality.
Collaborate with Programme Managers to set-up new
education projects, including start-up plans, inception workshops, and
recruitment plans, to ensure projects are set-up to succeed.
Manage donor communications to maintain positive
partnerships and relationships.
Programme
Quality and Learning: Improve
the technical implementation and quality of education programmes in Kenya.
Invest in developing a deeper understanding of
education theory, best practices, and new thinking in Kenya and Globally as
well as a deep understanding of the progress, challenges, and solutions from
the school to systems level in Kenya.
Proactively identify technical assistance needs of
projects and the implementing teams. Organise technical advisory
services/consultancies, as needed and ensure TA is delivered effectively.
Introduce innovative ideas/approaches/technologies to
improve programme implementation, sustainability, and impact based on findings
and evidence.
Learning,
Policy Engagement, and Communications: Lead a robust learning, policy engagement and
communications agenda for the education targeting key stakeholders (government,
donors, NGOs/CSOs, practitioners, AKDN etc.) to inform policy, programmes, and
practices.
Identify critical aspects of Kenyan education sector
where AKF can influence policy and practice to develop and implement a learning
and dialogue framework to enable AKF to influence policy and practice.
Collaborate with Programme and M&E team, develop
and lead the research and learning agenda.
Manage relations with relevant ministries and
parastatal bodies to enable information exchange and for influencing/informing
national policies, strategies, regulations, and programmes.
The
Requirements
About
you
To succeed in this role, you will need to be demonstrate a expertise and
experience across the roles and responsibilities outlined, including:
Strategic thinking
Respect for diversity with a commitment to listen,
hear, and appreciate diverse perspectives.
A commitment to personal, professional, and
collaborative learning.
Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
Inclusive programme design.
Successful resource mobilisation.
High quality report writing.
Bachelor’s degree in education, development, or
relevant social science. Masters is desirable.
Seven years of professional experience including
evidence leading education projects and teams.
Expert in written and oral communication in English
and Kiswahili
How
To Apply