Global Education Manager at Camara Education Ltd

Job description

Contract Duration: 12 month contract initially

Position Reports to: Head of Education

Overview of the Role:

The role of Global Education Manager will involve working on behalf of the CEL (Camara Education Ltd) Education Department and the Education hubs to build the capacity of hubs to develop and deliver appropriate quality training and educational products.

You will have a proven track record of developing training programmes, including eLearning content development. In addition, you will have experience in capacity development of teams. You will have excellent communication and planning skills. You should also have some knowledge or experience within Primary or Secondary and Non-Formal Education sectors, and specifically in the areas of mathematics and literacy.

Self-motivation, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to equality and education are a must, along with the ability to work on your own initiative.

To Apply: All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter .

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, January 5th 2018 with early applications welcome.

Responsibilities:

• Support and contribute to the development training courses and programmes based on hub and project needs;
• Support and contribute to the development of educational products;
• Govern education hubs to ensure trainers are delivering training products to a high standard;
• Ensure hub compliance to all training processes and procedures;
• Provide necessary capacity development and support to hub trainers throughout Camara network;
• Track all hub training operations and work to ensure that standards for training administration and delivery are maintained;
• Provide training targets and feedback on quality indicators;
• Work with CEL Education Department to update and maintain Camara Training Policies, where necessary;
• Work with Head of Education to engage with educational partners in country; and
• Report on a weekly basis to key Camara staff on progress, including the Head of Education. All activities must be coordinated with the Head of Education, the Head of Africa Operations, the CEL Education Department, and the relevant country CEOs.
• Promote and demonstrate our Values:
• Committed (We deliver results)
• Caring (We care for our people and those we serve)
• Creative (We innovate to solve problems)
• Collaborative (We achieve more by working together)
• Additional tasks as agreed with manager

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education (B. Ed), Master’s degree preferable

Experience:

• 5 years+ ICT in Education and Training development experience
• 3 years+ Management experience
• Experience working with international NGO and donors in developing country
• Commitment to values and ethos of Camara Education
• Must have previous experience working in a developing country

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for Camara Education’s vision and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organisational goals;
• A passion for integrating ICT into Education, particularly teaching practices and student learning;
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, Dick & Carey, etc.
• Strong training development skills including eLearning content;
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, provide quality capacity development and give direction to fellow team members to complete tasks to a defined timeline;
• Strong ability to resolve problems and determine system improvements whilst working;
• Good understanding of the primary and secondary education context;
• Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with schools, partners, government, staff and key stakeholders;
• Personal commitment to organisational excellence – displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions;
• Is resilient – remains calm and deliberate under conditions of stress;
• Has the ability to organise time to the best advantage of Camara Education;
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; and
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Experience working under limited supervision
• Experience working in a team

Are you passionate about Camara’s mission?

Working with Camara is more than just a job! Be part of a vibrant, expanding team that is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world and make a real difference within a dynamic and innovative organisation.

These are the words that our people use to describe their careers with Camara:

‘Innovative. Open. Global. Flexible. A meaningful purpose.’