Responsibilities
- Develop and assess program plans, budgets, and timelines across current and potential new sites under the guidance of the Programs Director.
- Analyze program reports, including progress and financial updates from implementation partners, to extract key findings and investigate concerns.
- Assist in identifying, evaluating, selecting, and contracting service providers in alignment with program leadership direction.
- Lead school feasibility studies and selection processes under supervision to ensure accurate data collection and optimal site choices.
- Organize and lead regular coordination meetings with program staff and implementation partners to track progress and resolve operational issues.
- Support program leadership by representing the initiative in internal and external meetings when assigned, maintaining continuity in oversight and decision-making.
- Maintain consistent engagement with implementation partners through check-ins, site visits, and progress tracking to monitor field-level execution.
- Work with MEAL, Analytics, Logistics, and other teams to refine tools, systems, and processes that enhance implementation and monitoring.
- Evaluate monitoring data, identify trends, and share actionable insights with stakeholders to improve program outcomes and adapt strategies.
- Collaborate with program and research teams on assessments, surveys, and impact evaluations to inform evidence-based programming.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen data use for measuring effectiveness and improving operational performance across all program areas.
- Promote shared learning across partners and lead efforts to document lessons that shape future program design and implementation.
- Ensure accountability systems and feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries and communities are effectively implemented and maintained.
- Coordinate learning events such as summits to reflect on performance, share evaluation results, and strengthen donor and partner relationships.
- Partner with communications teams to gather and share stories that illustrate program impact.
- Manage relationships with local leaders, schools, parents, education authorities, and other stakeholders to support program success.
- Support the sharing of project processes and results with local and government stakeholders and relay feedback internally.
- Facilitate clear communication between implementing partners, government bodies, and internal teams by outlining key activities and challenges.
- Represent program efforts in local forums and meetings relevant to project advancement across sites.
- Assist the Programs Director in improving program quality by reviewing field reports, tracking KPIs, and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Offer constructive feedback to program staff to support professional growth and ongoing program refinement.
- Guide program teams and partners in adhering to organizational standards and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Provide technical and management coaching to program staff, focusing on data use and problem-solving in operations.
- Deliver training to team members, partners, and government officials on standardized systems for efficient, scalable program management.
- Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and innovations from implementation partner activities.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Country) — Malawi
Other
- Strong alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.
- Proven dedication to advancing equity in education access and outcomes.
- Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- Team-focused, collaborative, adaptable, and thrives in an inclusive, low-ego, matrixed work environment.
- Self-motivated individual who works independently and excels at launching new initiatives.
- Collaborative contributor with clear, proactive communication skills.
- High personal integrity, diligent, and takes ownership of responsibilities.
- Deep interest in project management and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated capacity for independent thinking and effective problem-solving.
- Flexible and resilient in fast-moving, dynamic environments.
