Program Officer, Global Education - Innovation & Implementation
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Nairobi, Kenya
Est. KES 350,000 – 550,000/moEst.
On-siteFull-timeSenior
Posted today
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in education or related field with 5+ years of senior-level experience, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in pedagogy and implementing and/or supporting large-scale programs to improve early grade outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, with strong understanding of the global evidence base.
Strong understanding of AI and edtech, including how they can support improving the quality of teaching and learning, how edtech / AI interventions scale inside of systems, and familiarity of how to test, at increasing scale, the relevance and suitability of non-tech and edtech solutions for students.
Experience in developing and managing strong and equitable partnerships and relationships with senior decision makers, education partners, and implementation partners.
Demonstrated ability in using soft skills, managing conflicts, and building consensus. Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships, and effective matrix management skills.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with little oversight, high creativity, high energy, and a positive attitude.
Outstanding project and team leadership skills, including ability to lead strategy development, develop shared goals and execution plans, prioritize, facilitate meetings, manage budgets, develop consensus, and work both autonomously and collaboratively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information into clear recommendations and messages to reach diverse audiences and build consensus.
Experience managing a donor funded portfolio either as a grantee or grantmaker, receiving and reporting on performance, with direct responsibility for management.
Experience working in an environment with ambiguity while helping teams adapt to change.
Ability to work with flexibility and a high level of rigor, collaboration, and diplomacy, both individually and as part of a complex team effort.
Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people and a deep commitment to development issues and high standards of personal integrity.
Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
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