Closing
date: 31 Aug 2015
date: 31 Aug 2015
Senior
Management Job Opportunity
Management Job Opportunity
Mango
Tree operates a multi-million dollar early primary education program in
northern Uganda. Preliminary results from the impact evaluation suggest
extremely large effects of the program, with an increase in learning equaled by
only a few of the most-effective programs that have ever been conducted and
studied in the developing world. The Program Director position will
Tree operates a multi-million dollar early primary education program in
northern Uganda. Preliminary results from the impact evaluation suggest
extremely large effects of the program, with an increase in learning equaled by
only a few of the most-effective programs that have ever been conducted and
studied in the developing world. The Program Director position will
provide you
with a unique opportunity to manage this initiative through an exciting period
of change and evolution as we undertake a large scale up of the program and
continue evaluating its effectiveness. Within this role, you will actively
participate in the strategic growth of this nationally and internationally
recognized education program. We are seeking a dynamic leader who is passionate
about education and is committed to positive social change. The ideal candidate
thrives in a rural, upcountry setting in a developing African country and has a
successful track record in education and development.
About
Mango Tree
Mango Tree
Mango
Tree’s mission is twofold: to empower African educators with the best tools and
methods, and to serve as a socially responsible business model for Uganda.
Mango Tree was created in 2000, the brainchild of an American Peace Corps
Volunteer who served as a trainer for primary school teachers in eastern
Uganda. During his time upcountry, he experienced firsthand the need for
quality educational materials – created using local artists and locally
available materials – that fit within the national education curriculum. He decided
to address this need by creating a business, rather than an NGO. In his own
words: “There are many NGOs in Uganda that do a lot of good work. What I
believe Uganda desperately needs, however, are socially responsible companies
that can serve as role models for other businesses.”
Tree’s mission is twofold: to empower African educators with the best tools and
methods, and to serve as a socially responsible business model for Uganda.
Mango Tree was created in 2000, the brainchild of an American Peace Corps
Volunteer who served as a trainer for primary school teachers in eastern
Uganda. During his time upcountry, he experienced firsthand the need for
quality educational materials – created using local artists and locally
available materials – that fit within the national education curriculum. He decided
to address this need by creating a business, rather than an NGO. In his own
words: “There are many NGOs in Uganda that do a lot of good work. What I
believe Uganda desperately needs, however, are socially responsible companies
that can serve as role models for other businesses.”
15
years later, Mango Tree is well known among international NGOs for making high
quality, impact-oriented educational and communication tools. With its first
mission in mind, the company has helped many organizations transform information
that is only accessible to those at an academic level into a range of
educational materials that are understandable for audiences of varying literacy
levels. Every day, Mango Tree supports thousands of professionals to educate
millions of the most vulnerable members of emerging economies in Africa on life
changing topics such as health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, safe water, sanitation,
hygiene, agriculture, life skills, economic empowerment and good governance.
Mango Tree does this by executing tool development projects for over 100
clients every year.
years later, Mango Tree is well known among international NGOs for making high
quality, impact-oriented educational and communication tools. With its first
mission in mind, the company has helped many organizations transform information
that is only accessible to those at an academic level into a range of
educational materials that are understandable for audiences of varying literacy
levels. Every day, Mango Tree supports thousands of professionals to educate
millions of the most vulnerable members of emerging economies in Africa on life
changing topics such as health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, safe water, sanitation,
hygiene, agriculture, life skills, economic empowerment and good governance.
Mango Tree does this by executing tool development projects for over 100
clients every year.
For
more information about Mango Tree please visit our website at www.mangotreeuganda.org
more information about Mango Tree please visit our website at www.mangotreeuganda.org
About
the Northern Uganda Literacy Program (NULP)
the Northern Uganda Literacy Program (NULP)
Mango
Tree’s Northern Uganda Literacy Program is working in the Lango language
community, based in Lira. Our goal is to improve literacy performance among
pupils in early primary classrooms (P1-P3) and strengthen the literacy
infrastructure in northern Uganda so that reading and writing, especially in
the local language, become a meaningful part of daily life.
Tree’s Northern Uganda Literacy Program is working in the Lango language
community, based in Lira. Our goal is to improve literacy performance among
pupils in early primary classrooms (P1-P3) and strengthen the literacy
infrastructure in northern Uganda so that reading and writing, especially in
the local language, become a meaningful part of daily life.
The
Literacy Laboratory Project (LLP) within NULP focuses on improving pupils’
performance in reading and writing in their local language and English in the
first three years of primary school. Mango Tree has developed a literacy
instructional model, methodology and teaching and learning materials for early
primary classrooms in both the mother tongue and English. Following a
successful pilot impact evaluation in 2013, Mango Tree is now implementing the
project in a larger number of schools and districts in the Lango Sub-region.
The Mango Tree literacy model has a number of key innovations that make it
significantly different from, and more successful than, other large-scale
literacy projects currently underway in Uganda and East Africa. For more
information about NULP please visit our website at www.mangotreeuganda.org/nulp/home
Literacy Laboratory Project (LLP) within NULP focuses on improving pupils’
performance in reading and writing in their local language and English in the
first three years of primary school. Mango Tree has developed a literacy
instructional model, methodology and teaching and learning materials for early
primary classrooms in both the mother tongue and English. Following a
successful pilot impact evaluation in 2013, Mango Tree is now implementing the
project in a larger number of schools and districts in the Lango Sub-region.
The Mango Tree literacy model has a number of key innovations that make it
significantly different from, and more successful than, other large-scale
literacy projects currently underway in Uganda and East Africa. For more
information about NULP please visit our website at www.mangotreeuganda.org/nulp/home
For
more information about the program, please visit the following YouTube link:
more information about the program, please visit the following YouTube link:
About
the Program Director (PD) Position
the Program Director (PD) Position
Job
Overview
Overview
The
PD will oversee Mango Tree’s Northern Uganda Literacy Program (NULP) in the
Lango Sub-region. The PD will be directly responsible for the planning,
organization and execution of all program activities. The PD will ensure that
the program is administered properly and that the activities, budget and
schedule of the program are followed and that results are attained in line with
the program’s theory of change and results frameworks.
PD will oversee Mango Tree’s Northern Uganda Literacy Program (NULP) in the
Lango Sub-region. The PD will be directly responsible for the planning,
organization and execution of all program activities. The PD will ensure that
the program is administered properly and that the activities, budget and
schedule of the program are followed and that results are attained in line with
the program’s theory of change and results frameworks.
The
PD must have strong technical knowledge of and passion for improving education,
ideally in an African or Ugandan context, as well a proven track record of
program management in the developing world, particularly the African context.
The PD must have a background that allows them to thrive in an up country
environment in East Africa. The PD must be able to make tough decisions – but
is a team leader first and foremost. The PD must have a strong commitment to
empowering junior staff and working collaboratively with employees at every
level within the organization and project partners and stakeholders in
government and civil society, both nationally and internationally.
PD must have strong technical knowledge of and passion for improving education,
ideally in an African or Ugandan context, as well a proven track record of
program management in the developing world, particularly the African context.
The PD must have a background that allows them to thrive in an up country
environment in East Africa. The PD must be able to make tough decisions – but
is a team leader first and foremost. The PD must have a strong commitment to
empowering junior staff and working collaboratively with employees at every
level within the organization and project partners and stakeholders in
government and civil society, both nationally and internationally.
The
PD will be a pro-active member of the Mango Tree management team and directly
oversee all consultants working for NULP. He/she will also actively participate
in the strategic planning, advocacy and results-sharing and onwards growth of
this highly successful literacy program.
PD will be a pro-active member of the Mango Tree management team and directly
oversee all consultants working for NULP. He/she will also actively participate
in the strategic planning, advocacy and results-sharing and onwards growth of
this highly successful literacy program.
The
PD will also play an active role in communicating with donors. The PD will be
responsible for all donor reporting and will participate in strategic meetings
with funders/donors and represent NULP locally, nationally and internationally.
PD will also play an active role in communicating with donors. The PD will be
responsible for all donor reporting and will participate in strategic meetings
with funders/donors and represent NULP locally, nationally and internationally.
Key
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1.Program Management
- Ensure
on time and high quality execution of program activities according to
proposal, activity matrix and budget as specified in the program
documents. - Facilitate
proper planning of the design and production needed from Mango Tree
Kampala for project materials, assuring follow up on work needed and
milestones to make final deadlines. - Lead
the recruitment of NULP management staff. - Supervise
NULP management staff including supervision of work plans, activities,
budgets and expected deliverables.
2.Staff Capacity
Building
Building
- Train
and coach program staff in an effort to build their capacity and improve
the quality of work.
Provide
technical input to ensure that Mango Tree’s literacy model is implemented
effectively. Provide on the job training to NULP implementation team and
participate in teacher engagement and development activities taking place
throughout the school year.
technical input to ensure that Mango Tree’s literacy model is implemented
effectively. Provide on the job training to NULP implementation team and
participate in teacher engagement and development activities taking place
throughout the school year.
3.Financial
Administration and Reporting
Administration and Reporting
·
Manage the NULP budget according to proposals, timelines and activity matrix as
specified in program documents.
Manage the NULP budget according to proposals, timelines and activity matrix as
specified in program documents.
·
Closely supervise the NULP requisition, transfer and financial reporting
process assuring good integration of spending in QuickBooks at Kampala office,
including segregation of duties and proper handling in requisition, approval,
retrieving and spending of money transferred to the Lira program account.
Closely supervise the NULP requisition, transfer and financial reporting
process assuring good integration of spending in QuickBooks at Kampala office,
including segregation of duties and proper handling in requisition, approval,
retrieving and spending of money transferred to the Lira program account.
·
Develop the narrative and financial reports necessary for various
donors/funders of the program, including government and civil society
stakeholders. Develop internal reports for the Mango Tree senior management
team and BOD.
Develop the narrative and financial reports necessary for various
donors/funders of the program, including government and civil society
stakeholders. Develop internal reports for the Mango Tree senior management
team and BOD.
4.Communication and
Partnership Development
Partnership Development
- Advocate
for the program through results sharing and national level stakeholder
engagement with development partners and ministry officials with the
objective of integration of the model into national frameworks. - Supervise
the program’s communication and advocacy plan and be responsible for its
execution and reporting. - Ensure
superior internal communication and planning between Kampala and Lira
regarding design, production, contract negotiations and reporting,
assuring smooth running of program and on time delivery and to further
develop synergies between the program and the company.
5.Donor Relations
- Communicate
with funders/donors regarding grant applications and other proposals as
well as all donor reporting. - Coordinate
with the lead grant writer for Mango Tree as well as other grant writers
to ensure that applications are prepared appropriately and on time. - Submit
applications and proposals along with supporting documents and meet all
submission requirements and deadlines. - Manage
a donor database to ensure excellent communication with donors that is
timely and meets all grant expectations.
Skills,
Knowledge and Personal Qualities Required
Knowledge and Personal Qualities Required
- 3-5
years experience in a senior management position in the education sector. - At
least a Bachelors Degree or its equivalent from a reputable post-secondary
institution is required, ideally in an education-related field such as
international education, comparative education, primary, secondary or ESL
education. - Experience
in the field of primary, secondary or ESL education in a developing world
context, preferably East Africa, with a commitment to, understanding of,
and passion for improving the delivery of education services. - Experience
managing a donor funded project in Africa. Experience with major
international donors, such as USAID, DFID, World Bank, etc. desirable. - Experience
in M&E, working with researchers on longitudinal studies and/or impact
evaluations preferred. - Experience
managing a small, diverse team of 10+ staff members, and excellence in
empowering staff and delegating work. - Proven
project management skills and strong financial management skills,
preferably for multi-million dollar programs. - Proven
leadership in a multicultural environment with a track record of
high-level performance, strategic thinking and creativity. - Clear
and effective written and oral communication in English. - Excellent
computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and ideally
accounting software. - Self-motivated
and able to work with minimal supervision. - Excellent
organizational skills, including reporting and record-keeping. - Ability
to speak publically about the program to a variety of audiences,
presenting the program’s image, competencies and objectives in a
professional manner. - Efficient
and comfortable with local and national travel. - Willingness
to work outside of regular office hours to meet project objectives and
targets.
Reports
to
to
Steering
Committee NULP, chaired by Managing Director of Mango Tree
Committee NULP, chaired by Managing Director of Mango Tree
Start
Date
Date
September
1st, 2015
1st, 2015
Duration
of Contract
of Contract
1.5
years. At the 3-month mark, a performance evaluation will be completed and if
the individual meets their performance targets the contract will continue for
another 1 year and 2 months.
years. At the 3-month mark, a performance evaluation will be completed and if
the individual meets their performance targets the contract will continue for
another 1 year and 2 months.
The
employment contract will begin with a 3-month probation period. During the
probation period both parties can terminate the contract with two week’s
notice.
employment contract will begin with a 3-month probation period. During the
probation period both parties can terminate the contract with two week’s
notice.
Location
Lira,
Uganda, but expected to travel in Uganda and other African countries as needed.
Uganda, but expected to travel in Uganda and other African countries as needed.
Work
Schedule
Schedule
40
hours per week, with flexibility to work over the weekends and holidays when
necessary.
hours per week, with flexibility to work over the weekends and holidays when
necessary.
Compensation
Package
Package
·
Competitive salary to commensurate with experience
Competitive salary to commensurate with experience
·
AAR health insurance
AAR health insurance
·
Housing in Lira town provided
Housing in Lira town provided
·
Work-related transport to and from Kampala covered
Work-related transport to and from Kampala covered
·
Reimbursement for work-related expenses (e.g. airtime, Internet)
Reimbursement for work-related expenses (e.g. airtime, Internet)
In
a cover letter (no longer than one page)please share with us why you are
interested in becoming Mango Tree’s Program Director, NULP and why you think
your experience makes you the best candidate. Please also send a copy of your
CV and details for three references to jobs@mangotreeuganda.org.
a cover letter (no longer than one page)please share with us why you are
interested in becoming Mango Tree’s Program Director, NULP and why you think
your experience makes you the best candidate. Please also send a copy of your
CV and details for three references to jobs@mangotreeuganda.org.
Please
include the following in the subject line: Application for the position of
Program Director, NULP
include the following in the subject line: Application for the position of
Program Director, NULP
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