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

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 Cªte 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