Responsibilities will include:
Support the Project Director, Learning Lead, and broader programme team in the leadership of the Numeracy Challenge in the following key areas:
Commissioning and conducting research
Coordination of commissioning externals and overseeing data collection to understand the status quo of Maths in LICs and LMICs and in target geographies (literature review, stakeholder consultations)
Provide support to design and execute subgrantee research agenda in country
Over time, understanding the inner workings of numeracy success in the classroom from observation and faithful adherence to programme interventions
Project management
Oversee all facets of the programme’s activities across the various countries and, with the support of the programme team, lead on troubleshooting any issues that arise
Co-develop an overarching workplan, capturing key milestones and deliverables
Support subgrantees to access support and knowledge
Serve as the primary contact point for the programme on day-to-day activities.
Champion and collate quality deliverables and manage the Programme Director’s review and approval processes
Work closely with the technical team to extract, document, and disseminate lessons from implementation and identify opportunities for improvement
Contribute to Genesis Analytics’ strategic planning, work planning, and financial processes.
Overseeing subgrantees
Support with the finding and selection of subgrantees
Troubleshoot with subgrantees and support them
Engaging stakeholders
Support the project leadership with overall programme oversight and donor reporting
Build relationships with like-minded organisations
Coordinate and support the numeracy technical panel
Support the Programme Director in communicating with the various stakeholders.
Supporting with M&E and learning events
Organise and manage suitable MEL events, e.g. Theory of Change workshops, Results framework reviews etc.
Support learning events
Requirements:
Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:
Are passionate, self-motivated, and energetic problem-solvers
Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record
You are likely to have:
Masters in education or related field or significant experience and expertise in project management
Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in project management, research, or other relevant roles to this assignment
Demonstrable evidence of managing a complex project with different stakeholders in a complex multi-site /multi-country setting
Experience working with public or private donors in the education/development sector; building and maintaining good relationships with partners and other stakeholders.
Operational management experience for successful programme delivery
Ability to inspire while providing effective oversight and direction to a team
Comfortable in both academic and project management fields of work
Proven experience of successful relationship management and coordination of communication across senior staff in multiple countries
The ability to supervise and motivate sub-grantees
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Demonstration of strong organisational skills
Demonstration of influencing skills and is persuasive
Fluent in spoken and written English and ideally French
Sensitive to the working culture of academics or researchers
The following experience and skills would be advantageous but are not essential:
Experience working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Knowledge of research methods; primary education; political economy analysis
Understanding of education systems and reform strategies
Experience of teaching, ideally inside a primary mathematics classroom in the Young World
Apply via :
genesis.mcidirecthire.com
