Senior Programme Manager at Education Partnership Group

Candidate requirements

• Masters’ degree in a relevant area (eg. public policy, education, international development)
• 7+ years professional experience in a relevant field
• A commitment to improving education quality for all children
• Significant professional experience in international development or international consulting, including experience in leading the design and delivery of projects. Direct experience in global education is preferable but not strictly required.
• Experience working directly with governments and the public policy process in low- or middle-income countries
• Excellent relationship management skills especially with senior officials in government and non-government institutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence and ‘bring people along’ a decision making process
• A strong track record in complex, end to end, project management, particularly in in low- or middle-income countries
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills in English
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data, including familiarity with research and evaluation methodologies
• Experience in leading and managing small and agile teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a sense of humility and willingness to work with diverse team members, often remotely
• Commitment to EPG’s core values
  • Responsive | we start from a place of “yes”
  • Accountable | we accept ownership and healthy conflict
  • Rigorous | we create and meet high expectations
  • Inclusive | we seek diversity of perspectives and experiences
  • Respectful | we are quick to listen and empathize
• Fluency in French is desired