Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The opportunity
STIR is seeking to select a Program Lead in Uganda. Based in Kampala, the Program Lead will report to the Principle Regional Manager. A significant amount of travel is required as part of the role. They will be responsible for: -

Roles and responsibilities
ACT AS THE 'CHIEF ADVOCATE’ FOR TEACHER INTRINSIC MOTIVATION IN YOUR REGION
Take real ownership for leading change in your Region
• Align District, UNATU and ASSHU officials around the importance of teacher motivation and improved classroom practice at both primary and secondary levels in your two regions
• Tell stories and equip others to tell stories that highlight the possibility of change
• Write excellent work reports that succinctly capture the key information for all stakeholders and enables the entire STIR team to have effective programme performance, learning and decision-making.

BUILD STRONG, PURPOSEFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH DISTRICTS, UNATU AND ASSHU OFFICIALS
• Develop a clear shared purpose with the officials with whom you are working at the secondary level
• Identify and gain the trust of influential officials such that the relationship is open and focused on improving motivation and learning
• Use progress and impact data to build momentum towards increased teacher and government official intrinsic motivation and children’s learning across your Regions

PLAN AND FACILITATE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR REGIONS, DISTRICTS, UNATU AND ASSHU OFFICIALS AND TEACHERS
• Facilitate high quality learning experiences for officials in your Region
• Work closely with Region and District leaders to create a tailored implementation plan for the programme in their Regions and Districts that aligns with existing training structures and resources
• Provide excellent coaching and follow-up support to Region and District officials in their implementation and adaptation of the model so that a leadership group within the Districts take full leadership for the programme

BUILD STRONG NETWORKS AND A CULTURE OF OPENNESS AND LEARNING BETWEEN REGIONS DISTRICTS, UNATU AND ASSHU OFFICIALS ACROSS YOUR REGIONS AND STAGES OF EDUCATION
• Create opportunities for people to learn from each other in an open and reflective manner with colleagues from outside their District and between primary and secondary education
• Put real energy into enabling people to build relationships and feel connected to a broader, national programme
• Broker chances for people to share ideas and try out new ways of working as Region and District leaders of education

CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OVERALL CULTURE AT STIR THAT IS IN LINE WITH OUR ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
• Model professionalism and integrity at all times and take ownership of your own development
• Make sure that all training and support you provide and relationships you build are in the STIR spirit and in line with our values
• Manage all resources and funds with integrity and work to make sure you get value for money in your budget management and spend
• Model ‘Growth Mind-set’ at all times- show that improvement is always possible and take responsibility for supporting the whole team to achieve its goals.

Key competencies required
• Excellent data analysis skills and able to use data to inform decisions
• Ability to communicate very effectively in English
• Able to build strong relationships and connections with people of all levels of seniority
• Demonstrated ability to work through others to achieve goals
• Ability to co-create and collaborate to achieve goals
• Excellent planning and project management skills
• Strong identification with STIR values
• Excellent influencing skills
• Understanding and demonstrated ability to use all angles to ensure behaviour change of teachers and government officials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to see things through to a very high standard
• Ability to learn and adapt rapidly based on feedback and new information

Experience and academic qualifications
• University Degree in Education, social sciences, Development studies or other related course is a MUST, additional post graduate diploma qualification in project planning, Education Management is an added advantage
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience in engaging DEOs, head teachers and teachers is a MUST
• 5 to 7 years working in an NGO implementing Education programming is a MUST


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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