Deadline: 31 January 2016
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Head of Education and Operations in Tanzania.
The Head of Education and Operations will be responsible for effective management of school operations at Aga Khan Education Services, Tanzania (AKES, T) and for overseeing their educational programme performance.
AKDN’s mission is to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Head of Education and Operations will perform the following functions-
- Create annual operating plans that support the strategic direction set for AKES, and oversee implementation of the plans.
- Provide leadership in rolling out relevant and holistic education systems that supports nursery/ECD, primary, secondary and higher secondary educational pathways for both the International and National School sections.
- Develop and mentor future leaders within the organization.
- Uphold a culture that reflects the quality and values of AKES, encourages and rewards good performance and productivity.
- Ensure that operations are managed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, analyze and evaluate information that measures the success of programme efforts and make recommendations for improvement.
- Provide the Board and senior leaders with regular reports on progress achieved against strategic and operational goals.
- Oversee the design, delivery and quality of programmes and services.
- Work with school leaders to establish school quality indicators, and provide guidance to achieve set objectives and improvement against established quality indicators.
- In conjunction with school leaders, guide and monitor the delivery of curricula in all schools, ensuring quality and age-appropriate delivery at all grade-levels, timely completion of syllabus and meeting of targets in external examinations, and development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in Education.
- A minimum of ten years of teaching experience, with at least five years in school leadership and management.
- Experience with both national and international curricula will be an advantage.
- Working experience in the East African education environment or other similar African context will be highly desirable.
- Excellent understanding of, and experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation.
- Understanding of effective frameworks for school improvement planning and evaluation.
- High level of inter-personal skills and the ability to work in partnership with Heads of School, school staff, students, parents and other stakeholders.
- Good financial management skills and experience in preparing and monitoring budgets.
- A positive leadership style to enable staff development through coaching and support.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong administrative, management and organizational skills.
- Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity to manage the challenges and opportunities of the local context.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit AKDN.
