Programme Coordinator, West & Central Africa (Bilingual French / English) at Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa

Teaching at the Right Level Africa (TaRL Africa) initiative is hosted by Empower Learning Africa, a not-for-profit organisation registered and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with teams in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Zambia and locally registered offices in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. TaRL Africa began as a joint venture by Pratham and J-PAL in 2019, with the goal of supporting governments and organisations across Africa to accelerate children’s foundational skill learning using the evidence-based “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) approach. TaRL Africa’s vision is for every child across Africa to have foundational skills so that they can have a better future. Our mission is to ensure education systems effectively equip children with these foundational skills.

We support governments and organisations in over 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to design, deliver and scale impactful TaRL programmes while learning and sharing how the approach can be improved for different contexts. Together with partners, TaRL Africa has reached over five million children with TaRL programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator, West & Central Africa (Bilingual French / English)

Location: Nigeria
Reports to: TaRL Africa: Regional Programs Manager West & Central Africa

Summary of the Role  

• The TaRL Africa Programme Coordinator will support Country Teams and partners to strengthen implementation and strategically plan to improve and grow.
• In addition, they will help coordinate regional outreach and support efforts such as communication, training workshops and learning and innovation lesson sharing.
• Position location could be based in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria or Kenya. Other geographies in West and Central Africa could be considered for the right candidate.
• The role will require significant travel across sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Responsibilities
Support and Coordination:

• Assist country and partner teams in the strategic planning and execution of TaRL programming, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• In particular, provide support to the new partnership with UNICEF offices in the region.
• Coordinate across functional areas to provide comprehensive support throughout the development, implementation, and learning phases of TaRL initiatives.

Knowledge Sharing and Communication:

• Facilitate the exchange of insights and lessons learned across partners to enhance program effectiveness and foster collaboration.
• Develop and disseminate communication materials that highlight program successes and lessons learned.

Fundraising and Donor Management:

• Support fundraising efforts by inputting into compelling proposals that align with donor expectations and program needs.

Event and Workshop Management:

• Plan and execute outreach events, training workshops, and other program-related activities to engage stakeholders and enhance program delivery.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Write and submit regular reports on project activities and outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documents (e.g., Annual Work Plan, budget revisions, Performance Monitoring Plan) are submitted punctually and adhere to organizational standards.

Financial Management:

• Support financial management of TaRL programs, including monitoring budgets.

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, International Relations/Development, Social Sciences or relevant field.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in French, particularly the ability to communicate technical research to policymakers in a non-technical manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to handle multiple diverse assignments at one time, successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally frequently and flexibly to support programs, policy outreach, scoping research and training events. Most travel will be in sub-Saharan Africa. (at least 30-40% of your time)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft suite.

TaRL Africa Values:

• We put children’s learning first
• We are always learning, improving, and innovating
• We are locally rooted for high-quality delivery and sustainable impact
• We are kind, respectful, and collaborative
• We are proactive, committed to integrity, and doing our best each day.

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only applications submitted through the form will be accepted.
• Due to the large volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to shortlisted applicants.
• TaRL Africa provides a nationally peer-benchmarked compensation package aligned with organisational salary scales, taking into account both qualifications and professional experience.
• TaRL Africa is an equal-opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce.