Massachusetts Institute of Technology TaRL Africa Director, Content & Training Jobs in Kenya
Summary of the Role
The Director of Content & Training at TaRL Africa plays a pivotal role in championing and guiding the technical aspects of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach as well as other foundational literacy and numeracy innovations implemented by the organization.
To support the diverse learning needs and operating realities across contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Director should have expertise in building content and training modules, contextualizing innovations, identifying research and learning areas, and solving challenges creatively.
The Director will also have the responsibility of building and motivating a strong content & training team at the central and country levels to support the growth and quality of programs and partnerships. The Director will also serve as part of TaRL Africa’s Senior Management team, contributing to decisions related to strategy, growth and more.
In addition to technical leadership and oversight activities, the Director will support TaRL Africa’s advocacy and knowledge-sharing efforts — representing the organization in discussions about the TaRL approach and the technical aspects of our programming and support. This will include interactions with partners and funders including governments, NGOs, foundations and others.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop deep knowledge and experience of the TaRL approach (Year 1)
Attend trainings and workshops to gather knowledge of the TaRL approach
Deep engagement with Pratham teams to understand origins and principles of the approach
Practice the approach in realistic settings to understand how it translates on the ground
Develop understanding of all TaRL materials, data, research and resources in consultation with relevant stakeholders to build own knowledge
Spend adequate time on the ground to understand program delivery and the technical approach
Team management and oversight
Lead the central and country content & training function
Directly manage Deputy Director and provide indirect oversight for the management of the rest of the central and country-level Content and Training teams
Ensure adequate staffing and capacity building of team to support ongoing and emerging programming and research activities
Develop, own and manage the C&T budget at the central level
Support recruitment and structuring of C&T teams at country level
Provide support to partners to build C&T function
Contribute to TaRL Africa strategic planning and decision making as a member of the SMT
Contextualization/adaptation of TaRL approach
Lead contextualization of the TaRL methodology in new country/implementation contexts
Provide leadership on the development of the overall program model in new country/implementation contexts with a focus on program delivery, training, and classroom methodology
Review and develop best practices for content design and training
Develop the capacity of country and partner teams on both content design and training
Developing relevant training and content guidelines for use by country and partner teams
Ensure quality of TaRL materials and training delivery across country contexts
Development of additional material inputs as required and identified by country teams
Training & ongoing capacity building
Build partner and country team capacity on TaRL content and delivery
Lead/support training workshops for countries and provide general support on content and training
Build central and country level teams with the ability to provide training support both internally and to partners across the continent
Lead regional training workshops for partners
Support training design and delivery across countries
Engage with country and partner teams on an ongoing basis
Identify areas for improvement in program design & methodology, and develop strategies to address the same
Innovation & learning
Identify potential areas for strengthening or broadening programs in collaboration with country and partner teams for e.g. programming beyond basics, tightening TaRL manuals and content, etc
Lead design of program approach for pilots, innovations, and experiments to address the above
Collaborate with other teams on design and questions
Stay abreast with developments in the global education space identifying potential areas for research & innovation for FLN solutions like TaRL
Support program design & execution for research activities
Engage on an ongoing basis with the MLE and Programs functions to collaborate and support identification of areas for improvement and research
Ensure that research findings on what is most effective are applied to Content and Training as relevant
Team Structuring & Support
Design overall team structures with country and partner teams
Ensure adequate capacity-building support is planned and provided to country and partner teams across functional areas
Documentation & Advocacy
Develop understanding of priority areas for funders and key stakeholders in the education sector, and participate in relevant discussions to inform future direction
Attend, participate in and represent at major global and regional events to build the TaRL brand, share learnings and gather feedback
Review and update all documentation on the TaRL methodology – including website content, manuals, guides, technical notes, etc for use by different stakeholders
Document experiences and observations from program implementation across countries
Contribute to TaRL literature and articles by writing blogs, papers, collaborating on documentation initiatives, etc
Support the development of “Leaders of Practice” across internal and partner teams through ongoing efforts including championing and ensuring the success of the Bootcamps and Fellowship strategies
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Lead TaRL Africa Content function at the central level
Build team at central and country level to support content & training function
Directly manage Deputy Director, and provide oversight for management of rest of central and country-level Content team
Become an expert and gain practical experience in the TaRL approach
Profile
PhD or Masters degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Education or a related field
Required Minimum Qualifications:
At least 10 years of experience in Education Programming, academic engagement and / or research, with significant experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Excellent spoken and written English
Basic proficiency in French and at least one local African language
Required Minimum Skills and Competencies:
Prior experience in delivering quality improvement programs in education, preferably focused on foundational skills
Interest in continuous quality improvement and willingness to engage directly with program implementation, including by gaining or leveraging direct teaching experience
Experience of leading large or medium-scale programs, preferably in education
Strong understanding of TaRL approach, and other evidence-based strategies for improving learning outcomes
Familiarity with key national and regional curriculum and assessments especially those focused on FLN
Experience working on content development, training and capacity building in education programs
Experience leading and managing teams
Experience of working with governments on building and strengthening education programs
Experience / interest in using technology for education
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Massachusetts Institute of Technology TaRL Africa Director, Content & Training Jobs in Kenya
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