8 Leadership Development Officer jobs at Teach For Uganda JOB DETAILS: Ref No: TFU/2022-005
Reporting to: Head of Training and Support
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
Duty station: Eastern/Central Uganda.
Performance Objectives
Vision, goals and strategy setting (10%) • Create and effectively execute the strategy for improving Coach and Fellow effectiveness to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Support Coaches in setting visions, long-term goals and benchmarks for their own leadership development, fellow growth and student achievement
• Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to reflect on progress towards goals, continuous professional development and effectiveness of the team
• To nurture leaders who are committed to advancing equitable access to quality education in low-income communities.
Program Design (30%) • Develop a training calendar for LDOs and identify their training needs and work with the Training Coordinator to plan, design and execute training and ongoing support to cultivate LDO leadership.
• Collaborate the Training Coordinator to plan and execute a 4-week residential training for fellows and track their progress to qualify for Fellowship placement Design a coach handbook to guide the LDOS in executing their duties.
• Research innovative and effective coaching approaches and leadership styles to inform and improve the training curriculum of LDOS as well as provide coaching resources to LDOS
• Collaborate the Training Coordinator to design a training curriculum for LDOS
• Develop a comprehensive plan for Fellow placement and management during teaching practice and placement for 2 year
• Develop a comprehensive plan for Fellow placement and management during teaching practice and placement for 2 years.
• Create and implement an induction training plan for new LDOs
• Provide input to the Fellow Training calendar and support the delivery of Fellow training sessions.
Team Leadership and Management (30%) • Oversee the coaching, support and motivation provided to Fellows by LDOS through weekly group meetings and individual meetings.
• Be a point of escalation for issues around performance, grievances, and conflict with Fellows.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage careers with respect to performance and career development for the LDOS.
• Foster a strong work culture by setting monthly SMART goals, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting accordingly to achieve them.
• Conduct coaching observations, model world-class coaching practices, and provide effective feedback to LDOS to support their Leadership growth
Stakeholder management (10%) • Develop, strengthen & maintain external partnerships with district authorities, NGOs, and Schools to inform, complement and enhance support for both Fellow and LDO growth and development.
• Support the school placement process for the region by conducting meetings with school leaders of the identified schools for placements.
• Work with the Training Coordinator to facilitate teacher and head teacher training. • Compile and fumish monthly program progress reports to the DEOS and CAOS to invest them in our work
• Attend development partners meetings with the local government to represent TFU interests.
Impact assessment and solution development (15%) • Assess the needs of each coach and differentiate support accordingly.
• Problem solve and develop solutions for challenging professional issues faced by coaches and fellows.
• Collect and analyze student data to measure Fellow's impact on student achievement and evaluate the effectiveness of training and support on fellows such as school based data, fellow data.
• Support the LDOs to conduct an accurate diagnosis of their fellows and categorize them according to the 4 levels of development, track their progress and provide differentiated support to move them from one level to another
• Assess the growth and development of LDOS based on the LDO rubric
• Work with M&E to measure program impact on fellows, students, teachers and head teachers
CROSSFUNCTIONAL SUPPORT (5%) • Support the RSM team with selection of the best candidates for the Fellowship program.
• Provide support in matriculation by speaking to Fellows about any queries / doubts they may have regarding the fellowship
• Support the partnership team by sharing monthly success stories of impact.
Education and Experience: • Bachelors or Master's degree in Education or related field from a reputable University.
• 3+ years' experience in tutoring teachers.
• Management and coaching experience are highly desired.
• More than 5 years of classroom experience.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities • Excellent vision-setting, strategic thinking and project management ability
• Deep knowledge of and experience in leadership development and/or adult learning theory and practice
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members toward achieving ambitious and measurable outcomes
• Outstanding track record of achievements and ability to operate with urgency and sense of possibility in a fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of excellent teaching and leadership development and understanding of how to translate this into training content Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and flexibility to work in a cross cultural environment
• Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results
• Deeply understands the mission of Teach For Uganda and strongly believes that every child can learn and achieve high results
• Enjoyment of travel and opportunity to work on the go in rural areas
TFU Competencies (for all TFU Staff): • Put Children First at the center of everything you do.
• Possess a Sense of Responsibility and invest above and beyond what's expected of you
• Have the quest to Continuously Learn
• Exercise Humility and Respect for all .
• Are able to exercise Teamwork
JOB DETAILS: Ref No: TFU/2022-007
Reporting to: Head of Programs
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
Duty station: Eastern/Central Uganda.
Performance Objectives
Vision, goals and strategy setting (10%) • Create and effectively execute the strategy for improving Coach and Fellow effectiveness to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Support Coaches in setting visions, long-term goals and benchmarks for their own leadership development, fellow growth and student achievement
• Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to reflect on progress towards goals, continuous professional development and effectiveness of the team
• To nurture leaders who are committed to advancing equitable access to quality education in low-income communities.
Program Design (30%) • Develop a training calendar for LDOs and identify their training needs and work with the Training Coordinator to plan, design and execute training and ongoing support to cultivate LDO leadership.
• Collaborate the Training Coordinator to plan and execute a 4-week residential training for fellows and track their progress to qualify for Fellowship placement Design a coach handbook to guide the LDOS in executing their duties.
• Research innovative and effective coaching approaches and leadership styles to inform and improve the training curriculum of LDOS as well as provide coaching resources to LDOS
• Collaborate the Training Coordinator to design a training curriculum for LDOS
• Develop a comprehensive plan for Fellow placement and management during teaching practice and placement for 2 year
• Develop a comprehensive plan for Fellow placement and management during teaching practice and placement for 2 years.
• Create and implement an induction training plan for new LDOs
• Provide input to the Fellow Training calendar and support the delivery of Fellow training sessions.
Team Leadership and Management (30%) • Oversee the coaching, support and motivation provided to Fellows by LDOS through weekly group meetings and individual meetings.
• Be a point of escalation for issues around performance, grievances, and conflict with Fellows.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage careers with respect to performance and career development for the LDOS.
• Foster a strong work culture by setting monthly SMART goals, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting accordingly to achieve them.
• Conduct coaching observations, model world-class coaching practices, and provide effective feedback to LDOS to support their Leadership growth
Stakeholder management (10%) • Develop, strengthen & maintain external partnerships with district authorities, NGOs, and Schools to inform, complement and enhance support for both Fellow and LDO growth and development.
• Support the school placement process for the region by conducting meetings with school leaders of the identified schools for placements.
• Work with the Training Coordinator to facilitate teacher and head teacher training. • Compile and fumish monthly program progress reports to the DEOS and CAOS to invest them in our work
• Attend development partners meetings with the local government to represent TFU interests.
Impact assessment and solution development (15%) • Assess the needs of each coach and differentiate support accordingly.
• Problem solve and develop solutions for challenging professional issues faced by coaches and fellows.
• Collect and analyze student data to measure Fellow's impact on student achievement and evaluate the effectiveness of training and support on fellows such as school based data, fellow data.
• Support the LDOs to conduct an accurate diagnosis of their fellows and categorize them according to the 4 levels of development, track their progress and provide differentiated support to move them from one level to another
• Assess the growth and development of LDOS based on the LDO rubric
• Work with M&E to measure program impact on fellows, students, teachers and head teachers
CROSSFUNCTIONAL SUPPORT (5%) • Support the RSM team with selection of the best candidates for the Fellowship program.
• Provide support in matriculation by speaking to Fellows about any queries / doubts they may have regarding the fellowship
• Support the partnership team by sharing monthly success stories of impact.
Education and Experience: • Bachelors or Master's degree in Education or related field from a reputable University.
• 3+ years' experience in tutoring teachers.
• Management and coaching experience are highly desired.
• More than 5 years of classroom experience.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities • Excellent vision-setting, strategic thinking and project management ability
• Deep knowledge of and experience in leadership development and/or adult learning theory and practice
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members toward achieving ambitious and measurable outcomes
• Outstanding track record of achievements and ability to operate with urgency and sense of possibility in a fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of excellent teaching and leadership development and understanding of how to translate this into training content Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and flexibility to work in a cross cultural environment
• Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results
• Deeply understands the mission of Teach For Uganda and strongly believes that every child can learn and achieve high results
• Enjoyment of travel and opportunity to work on the go in rural areas
TFU Competencies (for all TFU Staff): • Put Children First at the center of everything you do.
• Possess a Sense of Responsibility and invest above and beyond what's expected of you
• Have the quest to Continuously Learn
• Exercise Humility and Respect for all .
• Are able to exercise Teamwork