Technical Manger for Literacy Program- known as Malawi
Literacy for Empowerment through Action Research and Networking (M-LEARN) –
World Vision International
M-LEARN is a context responsive program designed to promote age appropriate
literacy through local and strategic partnerships, It is designed to influence
quality of instruction, learning and
education management, It is an integrated
project that addresses gender dynamics in access, retention and completion of
Early Childhood and Basic education in 26 districts of World Vision’s
operation, Anticipated outcomes of the program are
Improved teaching and learning in schools –
including ECD (CBCC), Children (especially girls) have conducive learning
environment, Children (especially girls) are retained in school
Position is responsible for overall technical leadership of the literacy
program, The incumbent will develop and enforce implementation standards across
37 programs in the country, She/he will lead development of staff skills for
quality implementation of the project. She/he will initiative and/or strengthen
strategic networks with the govt and CSOs, She/he will lead in learning and
innovation in literacy, Specific roles are shown below
Program Management and Reporting – Setting and
enforcing sector standards to be adhered to by implementing staff and partners,
Approve capacity development plans and products developed by the Zonal Literacy
Coordinators as part of program implementing in the Zones and Area Programs,
Developing easy to use tools, models and protocols to aid in program
implementation, Conduct periodic field monitoring to ensure planned activities
are being implemented on budget, time and at recommended industry standards,
Producing consolidated annual/semi-annual National Report for the Technical
Program, Work with the Strategy and Governance Associate, D,M&E Manager and
other Technical Managers, to compile the Annual Child Wellbeing report for
review and approval by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Program Development and Resourcing – Ensure that
the Literacy Program is adequately funded and sported with the appropriate
technical capacity, Work with the Area Program Managers to determine the
funding deficit and needs of the various locations, work with the Grants
Acquisition Director to establish donor linkages, develop and market
fundraising products (concept notes, Proposals etc) and acquire extra (Non
Sponsorship) financial support for the Program
Learning and Innovation – Lead in the sector
specific and/or integrated research and learning initiatives, Generate and
disseminate innovations in consultation with the Knowledge Management
Coordinator, Investigate, document and disseminate promising practices coming
from the implementing of the M-LEARN program
Strategic Networking and Liaison – Lead in strategic
networking with donors, the govt and Non State Actors in the literacy/Education
sector with a view to profiling WVM’s work in the sector, Establish
mutually beneficial working relationships with strategic partners at the
National level, Work with the Advocacy and justice for Children Director to
advocate for enactment for repeal/review of policies necessary for literacy
promotion in the country
Staff Care and Growth – Provide Coaching and Mentoring of Technical Program
staff including reviewing their annual Performance Agreements and Annual
Appraisals in collaboration with their respective supervisors
Qualifications – Incumbent shall have a minimum of
Masters Degree in Education (planning, management and/or quality assurance)
with 5 yrs of work experience (at senior level) with an International Non
Governmental Organisation
Preferred – Leadership and Team Work abilities, Project management and design
experience as well as project implementation and monitoring and evaluation,
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, time management, demonstrated
leadership and good management ability, Strong English communication skills
(oral and written), Strong detail orientation and negotiation skills, Computer
literate in internet, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Experience in working
with major donors and govt donor agencies, Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible
worldview emotional maturity, Capacity to function well in a team and
contribute effectively to team efforts, Proven networking abilities at local
and international levels
All interested applicants for any of the above
positions are requested to submit their applications and CVs, educational
qualifications, names and contact telephone numbers of at least 3 refs,
preferably one of whom you have reported to by March 2015 to wvm_humanresources@wvi.org Kindly indicate the position you are applying for on
the Subject of your application, closing date for receiving applications is
April 27th Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged, Qualified women
are encouraged to apply