We are actively recruiting for an experienced Literacy Director that will form part of a Non-Profit Organisation. The Director will offer technical guidance, supervision, direction, and support to the Literacy program, collaborating closely with the Program Operations Director. The individual should encompass at least more than 10 years experience in a field dedicated to primary education, including at least three years in a senior management role. The position will be based in Pretoria, Gauteng. Educational / Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree required in a related field of study in either:
- International Education,
- Development Studies,
- Applied Linguistics,
- Literacy and Language,
- Education, or
- Early Childhood Development.
Technical Requirements
- Substantial, relevant working experience in education programs.
- Experience within literacy programs.
- In-depth knowledge of literacy issues and trends nationally and internationally.
- Demonstrated leadership in program planning and design.
- Strong skills in materials development or publishing.
- Experience in either:
- Working with government schools.
- Experience in language education at the primary stage.
- Experience working with libraries or library programs.
- Experience in teaching at the primary stage.
- Overseeing country-wide Literacy program quality and outcomes through research and evaluation data.
- Ensuring strong coordination among CO Literacy program technical staff, Operations Director, Manager, and community-based teams.
- Providing technical expertise for recruitment, training, and development of Literacy program staff, with regular performance feedback.
- Identifying and addressing staff capacity-building needs, assisting HR in sourcing support for community-based and partner efforts.
- Conducting technical evaluation of consultants and service providers for the Literacy program.
- Serving as a member of the Country Management Team, contributing to overall support and direction for the organisation.
- Collaborating with Global and Africa Region Literacy program teams to refine global program design.
- Ensuring adaptation and implementation of global Literacy program guidelines to the local context.
- Aligning new program activities with both global guidelines and the local context.
- Supporting the design of professional development modules and learner materials, incorporating online learning and media.
- Providing technical advice for Literacy program implementation, research, and monitoring.
- Conducting site visits to assess program effectiveness and providing support for procurement.
- Offering technical input for Program Operations Director's Literacy program budget development, reviews, and reporting.
- Overseeing the collection and sharing of effective practices within the Literacy program with Country, Regional, and Global teams.
- Assisting the Development team with fundraising strategies, proposals, and reports.
- Preparing proposals for custom projects and supporting the team in applying for SACE endorsement.
- Preparing project permission and fund release documents for government bodies at national, provincial, and district levels.
- Exploring government opportunities for support, acknowledgment, and integration of work into the education system.
- Responding to thought leadership opportunities, representing at forums and advocating for the Literacy program.
- Liaising with other NGOs for knowledge sharing and potential collaboration in similar programs
Submissions for this vacancy will close on the 19 January 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 05 February 2024.
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