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Key Responsibilities
- Support the Education Director in the implementation and evolution of the educational strategy for SIR
- Oversee the educational development of the programs in pursuit of the organizational mission and goals of each program
- Take on increasing managerial and technical education-oriented responsibilities for each of our sites: an international school for children living in slums in Kenya, a rehabilitation school for child manual laborers in the DRC, and informal schooling for Syrian children lacking educational alternatives, as well as any further sites the organization opens.
- If not already possessed, study and network to gain the knowledge and understanding of International Baccalaureate required of the role;
- Mentor and supervise a small team of school leaders, supporting their professional growth and increasing their performance capacity with the aim to empower them to run their programs as self-autonomously as feasible
- Ensure the on-site education teams are well-managed and supported, as well as activities implemented and run following the organization’s vision and guidelines
- Track performance and deliverables, providing feedback and assessments based on the program goals and the educational strategy of SIR
- Regularly meet virtually with site personnel to discuss developments and educational strategies and activities
- Write up progress reports for internal staff as necessary
- Monitor weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative data
- Assist with hiring of education department personnel
- Alongside the Professional Development Specialist, help design, coordinate and implement training at all stages of a teacher’s journey through their Professional Pathway.
Essential Requirements
- Professional experience in a variety of educational settings, including international schools
- Professional experience in international development educational contexts in both field and HQ positions
- Demonstrated ability to lead and professionally develop people in the Education sector from a remote role
- Demonstrated ability to collect, evaluate and respond to regular quantitative and qualitative data
- Demonstrated ability to pursue multiple goals in a complex environment, developing processes and practices which will achieve those goals, and bringing others on board in the endeavor
- Commitment to the cause of empowering site staff to take effective and sustained ownership of their programs
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an international network of remote staff
- Excellent competence using the Google Suite
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Availability during the working hours of Europe and Africa
Preferred Requirements
- Working verbal and written proficiency in French and/or Spanish
- Master’s Degree in education, development or related field
- Courses or certifications in school administration or project management
- Experience with the International Baccalaureate system.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a copy of their CV, Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing, by sending an email, indicating in the subject “***Education Specialist***”, to the address: hr@stillirisengo.org.
At Still I Rise, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thrive on it for the benefit of our programs, our mission, and our community.
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