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  • Early Learning School Teachers Sales & Marketing Executive

    Early Learning School Teachers Sales & Marketing Executive

    Job Description
    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Early Learning School Teachers to fill 2018 vacancies in its Tatu City Primary School whose construction begins in April 2017.
    We are seeking dynamic individuals who wants to empower students with a different learning approach using the Kenyan system. This is an opportunity to help create a transformative school model with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.
     
    About The Role
    We are hiring Primary School Teachers to oversee the daily learning for Primary school students within a teaching team.
    You will be required to participate in, and lead where appropriate, extra-curricular programmes in the school and assist in planning and organising of school events and functions (e.g. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, and award evenings.)
    Roles Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
    Plan activities that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children
    Develop scheme of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum
    Schedule stimulating and learning activities for the children
    Prepare teaching aids to facilitate children learning
    Devise games and activities, and also provides playing equipment, and ensure the playing facilities and equipment are clean and safe
    Supervise the children as they learn and play
    Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
    Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development
    Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
    Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
    Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
    Assist in bus loading and unloading
    Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
    Requirements
    You have a strong, demonstrated passion for education and young children
    You have experience teaching early learners and exposure to montessori learning
    You have strong classroom management skills.
    You have an understanding of and passion for inquiry based, student-centered learning.
    You have a team player mentality – enjoy working in teams and group problem-solving.
    You care deeply about personal growth.
    You have 1-3 years of teaching experience
    You are a qualified (or qualifying) teacher with an ECDE and P1 diploma or a combination of both.
    You are licensed by the TSC
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  • Head Teacher

    Head Teacher

    About The Role
    We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead the Primary school in Nairobi that will open in Tatu City, one of the largest developments in Kenya and a Vision 2030 flagship project, in late 2017. This school will be our third in Nairobi and will enroll more than 1,000 students as it grows over the years.
    As the founding Head Teacher of this school, you will play a critical role in shaping the culture and student experience within an institution that will play a critical role in the community for decades. You will also actively collaborate with other academic leaders and Head Teachers across both South Africa and Kenya, including through regular travel, to use the experience in your school to improve the overall Nova-Pioneer education model.
    We will invest heavily in your professional growth in this important role. You will receive significant training prior to assuming the position, including by spending time shadowing current school leaders in the network and participating in other aspects of our academic system. Once you are in the position you will receive consistent coaching from our academic leaders who have worked in top schools around the world among other professional development activities (this year our school leaders went on an extensive tour of great, innovative schools in the United States).
    As Head Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the realization of Nova’s vision in your school. This will include a heavy focus on developing and leading an exceptional school culture. You will also spend a large portion of your time developing your teaching team into world-class educators who deliver great inquiry-based education for your students and who are ready to quickly move into leadership within the Nova network.
    Specific Key Responsibilities For The Role Include
    Act as an effective leader and ambassador for the organization
    Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and student program;
    Drive the development of an exceptional teaching team including through coaching teachers through observation and feedback;
    Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset among staff and students alike
    Collaborate with fellow School Leaders in the network to continuously develop and improve the Nova education model across schools
    Develop and strengthen partnerships with other schools and organizations to provide enriching academic and extracurricular opportunities for students
    Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture
    Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues
    Partner with parents and other key community stakeholders to build the Nova Pioneer brand
    Plan and lead school staff meetings
    About You
    You have 7+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including instructional leadership roles (e.g., deputy principal, teacher coach, etc.). Experience as a Head Teacher is highly valued but not a prerequisite.
    You are widely recognized as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like. If you don’t have teaching experience, you are instructionally passionate and have a desire to learn and entrench yourself in the Nova approach to teaching and learning.
    You are excited about your own professional development, always seeking out opportunities to grow, whether by asking others for feedback, forming communities of learning with other school leaders, or seeking out training
    You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong relationships, developing creative training sessions and sharing feedback
    You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
    You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
    You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

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  • Transport Manager

    Transport Manager

    Our Team Culture Is Designed To Reinforce Our Vision
    We model the growth mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life.
    We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly.
    We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow.
    We put our students before our team, and our team before ourselves.
    We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning.
    Overview Of Role & Responsibilities
    The Transportation Manager assumes the duties and responsibilities as related to organising, supervising and training personnel, as well as, dispatching, routing, and scheduling buses. Also, manages overall operation of the Transportation Section.
    Directly reports to the School Operations Leader.
    General Duties & Responsibilities
    Develops a timely and efficient bus schedule which allows students to be transported to and from school in a manner which supports the Learning Section’s needs.
    Coordinates with Learning personnel the use of Transportation Section vehicles to transport student to special education functions.
    Assesses bus routes and other transportation functions to ensure that maximum safety, service, etc. are being attained, makes adjustments when necessary if maximum potentials are not being reached.
    Review requests, schedules, and notices to determine work sequences, and destinations.
    Develops procedures for extracurricular trips involving Transportation Section vehicles and personnel.
    Responds in a positive and professional manner to parents who have problems or express concerns.
    Staff Management
    Participates in the selection of all Transportation Section staff for hire, development, support and career growth opportunities.
    Develops training manuals and maintains training records for all Transportation Section drivers and assigns training tasks to experienced workers.
    Defines job performance expectations of staff, evaluates job performance, conducts conferences and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation of the Section.
    Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
    Fleet Maintenance & Compliance
    Ensures that all vehicles in the Transportation Section are adequately maintained by overseeing or scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
    Inspect vehicles, equipment, and facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications and in compliance with all Government licensing bodies, Ministry of Education and other County Standards.
    Accepts responsibilities for registering, licensing and maintaining a maintenance log for all School vehicles.
    Champion & Promote Safety & Best Work Practices
    Keeps abreast of current specifications required by the State regarding school buses.
    Ensures that bus drivers are familiar with procedures in dealing with misconduct/conflicts.
    Participates in relevant professional growth experiences which expand knowledge of operating the Section.
    Monitor field work to ensure that it is being performed properly.
    Provides the Procurement Section with bid specifications when attaining new vehicles, recommendations of any leased vehicles and is responsible for adherence to any Warranty or Service Level Agreements issued by or to suppliers and vendors respectively.
    Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, and work-related accidents.
    Interpret transportation and tariff regulations, safety regulations, and School policies and procedures for employees.
    Financial Management & Reporting
    Reviews purchase requisitions for the Transportation Section and is responsible for cost management.
    Ensures that data is maintained in fuel expenditures per defined cost management matrices and budgets.
    Prepares and submits all reports required by the School Management Team.
    Coordinates the rental of charter buses and other vehicles used in field trips for School groups.
    Receives and files current student enrollment reports (by geographic area) and oversees the maintenance of records of students participating in School Transportation process.
    Others
    Oversee dispatching of personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
    Drive vehicles to complete work assignments or to assist workers when necessary. Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs, and initiates activities which address such needs.
    Performs other duties as assigned
    Qualifications & Educational Requirements
    Bachelor’s Degree in in business administration, transportation administration, or engineering preferred.
    Specialized training in transportation management systems is an added advantage.
    Commercial Driver’s License
    3-5 years’ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation operations with extensive experience as school or corporate transportation fleet supervisors or distribution centre supervisors, or logistics analysts.
    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
    Experience in training and management or supervision and knowledge of transportation preferred.
    Experience in field of fleet management.
    Technology proficient.
    Proven skills in leadership, management and team building.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Other Requirements
    Must have satisfactory outcome of background prior to starting employment.

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  • Campus Operations Associate

    Campus Operations Associate

    Overview Of Role & Responsibilities
    The Campus Ops Associate is responsible for assisting or directing the planning, development and implementation of duties and projects related to Pre-Primary and Primary School Academic Systems, Sports Activities, Transport, Meal Services, Educational Technology, Library, IT Services, Facilities Management, Procurement and Finance and Administration.
    The role entails ensuring that support services are provided in an efficient and effective manner so that the school is better equipped to meet the students learning and social needs. This role reports to the School Operations Leader.
    General Campus Operations
    Assist with implementation of any and all initiatives put forth by Operations team.
    Leads and/or provides support in the execution of projects related to school goals – renovation, construction, new policies/systems, etc.
    Ensures smooth campus operations (including evening and weekend activities) by liaising closely with resident teaching staff and operations team.
    Supports in the successful running of various aspects of school operations – Library, Student Support Services, Kitchen operations, Sports Activities, etc.
    Facilities Management
    Is the go-to-person on the team when it comes to campus cleanliness, maintenance & repairs, facilities management, security and utilities.
    Responsible for the operation, supervision and maintenance of building systems to provide continuous supply of water, electrical power, and other utilities required for operations.
    Works closely with the campus security team and caretaker to aid in the maintenance of a safe learning environment.
    Develops and supervises the implementation of the routine and preventive maintenance required for all buildings and physical equipment.
    Financial Management
    Assists in forecasting and managing the school facilities budget.
    Assists in doing various cost analysis to identify operational improvements.
    Staff Management
    Responsible for planning, assigning and directing contract/casual staff, including cleaning and security staff.
    Responsible for appraising staff performance; rewarding and disciplining contract/casual staff; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    Qualifications
    A minimum of 4 years of related work experience preferably in business operations, project management, marketing, event management and/or finance operations.
    At least 1-2 years spent in a supervisory/leadership role demonstrating progressive responsibility.
    Superior problem solving and planning skills.
    Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills.
    A high degree of computer literacy.
    Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders.
    Overseas work experience within a multicultural environment would be advantageous.
    The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
    Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If you’re a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately.
    Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word® may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in Microsoft Word® or PDF format to protect formatting.
    Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

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  • Associate, Learning Design- Pre-Primary Associate, Humanities Learning Design- Primary Math Consultant – Learning Design- Primary

    Associate, Learning Design- Pre-Primary Associate, Humanities Learning Design- Primary Math Consultant – Learning Design- Primary

    As an Associate for Pre-Primary Learning Design, you will revolutionize the way 21st century skills and knowledge are developed in African schools. You will be a central member of the team that will develop the learning model that we will use in our schools in Kenya.
    Function: Network
    Your role will be based in our Network Office, Brookside Drive Westlands, with 1-2 days on one of our campuses each week.
    Reports To: Learning Design Team Lead
    The Nova Way
    Our Team Culture Is Designed To Reinforce Our Vision
    We model the growth mindset we want our students to embody; you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life.
    We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly.
    We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to help us grow.
    We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning.
    How will your typical Week at Nova Look Like?
    Use themes, big ideas, Cambridge Curriculum, and Kenyan National Curriculum to create the day by day overview of lessons.
    Create year-long Scope & Sequences for your subject areas and grade levels.
    Create detailed, inquiry-based lesson plans using Reggio Emilia approach, blended learning, and small-group instruction.
    Create materials that go along with each lesson.
    Create a full unit’s worth of material that culminates in Project Based Learning.
    Work with the Team Lead and classroom teachers to revise lessons after they have been taught.
    Create strong assessments/rubrics/continuums/checklists that allow each teacher to evaluate students.
    Create assessments that infuse multiple assessment methods (Common Core, Creative Curriculum, Cambridge, etc.) into the questions (upper primary).
    Receive professional development on the Nova Pioneer Model of Learning Design, integrated curriculum design, STEM, Project-Based Learning.
    Additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
    Who You Are?
    You have 1-2 years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations pre-primary setting.
    You have distinctive experience and interest in early childhood development.
    You have a track record of developing creative and rigorous curriculum that has led to distinctive learning outcomes and can demonstrate this through example products and references.
    You have a desire to further develop your curriculum development skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.
    You have strong writing skills and are able to use those to create lessons that will help people learn it while being engaged and interested.
    You are driven by data and can use data from student assessments to strengthen lessons and spiral in key skills.
    Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If you’re a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately.
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  • Laboratory Assistant, Secondary School

    Laboratory Assistant, Secondary School

    As the Laboratory assistant you will play a critical role in the timely preparation of laboratory equipment and materials for science classes, employing safe work practices in the science laboratory by applying Occupational Health and Safety legislation (as per NEMA guidelines), safe storage and disposal of chemicals and biological residues in accordance with regulations, safe storage of laboratory equipment and materials, specialist cleaning of laboratory equipment and laboratory preparation areas.
    Function: School
    You will be based in our Ondiri or Tatu Campus
    Reports to: Principal
    Our Team Culture Is Designed To Reinforce Our Vision
    We model the growth mindset we want our students to embody; you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life.
    We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly.
    We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to help us grow.
    We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm, and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning.
    How will your day to day at Nova look like?
    Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary
    Advising science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum
    Assisting science teaching staff with demonstrations
    Assisting science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment
    Advising and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory
    Demonstrating laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students
    Assisting with the use of computers and learning technologies within the department
    Setting out equipment and materials for classroom/department
    Using clear classroom demonstrations.
    Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations
    Assisting with security of science laboratory and equipment
    Maintaining an inventory of equipment and annual stocktaking
    Keeping a record of the consumables used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals).
    Acquiring relevant catalogues and price lists
    Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the manager
    Assisting with labelling, storage, stock taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals
    Keeping appropriate records of purchases, confirming safe arrival of all products
    Manufacturing simple glassware/general equipment for laboratory use
    Servicing and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment
    Developing maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required
    Reporting damages to equipment and arrange repairs
    Conducting safety audits for the laboratories
    Creating and maintain chemical and equipment databases
    Maintaining a clean and organised science preparation area.
    Assisting with the science budget and petty cash system
    Assisting with record keeping
    Evaluating and select equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.
    Who You Are
    You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    You are able to work well and meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision
    You have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
    You have the ability to work under a lot of pressure
    You are computer literate
    You have a diploma or certificate in Science Laboratory Technology in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized institution.
    You possess 1-3 years of working experience in a recognized secondary school or equivalent institution.
    You are able to prepare students’ practical work up to 8-4-4 level with minimum supervision.
    Does working at Nova Academies excite you? If you are a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately
    Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interview

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  • Customer Success Coordinator

    Customer Success Coordinator

    About The Role
    Nova Pioneer aims to have the highest standards for customer experience, and as the CSC you play a critical role in that. Acting as a critical point of contact for prospective Nova Pioneer families, the Customer Success Coordinator connects with leads to transform their interest into an application, coordinating support to maximize the likelihood of conversion. The CSC guarantees that the highest standards of customer care are met, ensuring tight turnaround times for all calls and emails, providing regular updates to the team on our performance. As part of the Marketing team, the CSC shares our common goals of building the brand by delivering unparalleled customer service by answering questions, sharing materials, following up with phone calls, and satisfying requests and queries of interested future Novaneers.
    Responsibilities
    Provides efficient customer service by promptly and courteously responding to all inbound inquiries via email and phone using our CRM platform
    Processes call/ email transactions accurately and within established time standards. Manages and utilizes time effectively to ensure the required service levels for call capture and service handle time as well as quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
    Accelerates adoption of new solutions by helping prioritize projects and support activities that deliver the best ROI
    Collaborates with Marketing team to ensure that transitions are seamless and that any unmet customer needs that require a teammates support are being managed
    Creates and coordinates account documentation including reports, assessments and recommendations
    Efficiently utilizes on-line reference materials to provide accurate and timely information and counsel to customers.
    Develops and continuously builds product, procedural and technical systems knowledge.
    About You
    You have strong relational skills and are passionate about engaging your customers
    You have a ‘customer first’ mentality, and are a natural problem-solver who enjoys connecting with people and treats each individual with empathy and respect
    You are obsessed with detail and meticulously check all work before delivering
    You are excited about working in a startup, and are comfortable working in a fast-paced team
    Skills & Experience Requred
    You display excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, and the capacity to multi-task
    Proficiency in Microsoft suite is required, comfort using digital platforms including Salesforce and Zendesk is preferred
    Must be able to type a minimum of 25 WPM.
    Must demonstrate strong written skills, including flawless grammar and a friendly, on-brand writing style
    Direct Customer Service experience preferred.

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  • University Guidance Project Manager

    University Guidance Project Manager

    ABOUT THE ROLE  
    As University Guidance Project Manager you will work closely with the Director of Partnerships to rapidly begin designing and implementing our university guidance and counselling programme for university readiness, counseling, application support and placement. Our overriding goal will be to deliver great university admission outcomes for our first alumni cohort who will graduate from Nova Pioneer schools in Kenya and South Africa in late 2019. Working backward from that goal, you will build a roadmap for key relationships that need to fostered with university admissions officers and representative across the world and work with internal stakeholders to prepare the students to submit strong applications. Together with colleagues you will engage directly with students and families to understand and shape expectations and aspirations, help them take early action to get a step ahead with readiness, and make them feel supported. Prior experience in University guidance & counseling whilst a plus, is not a must.
    The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
    General
    Develop and execute an effective outreach strategy that will connect Nova Pioneer with the landscape of identified domestic and international universities for lasting relationships that will result in admission of Nova Pioneer students across geographies to these universities
    Develop an outreach and relationship building that will facilitate building relationships with organizations providing support to African students applying to international universities
    Ensure that the highest standards of identified best practices for university counseling, admissions support, and alumni support are communicated, implemented and adhered to by the different programme stakeholders at Nova Pioneer
    Pre-Application
    Collaborate with learning team to ensure that the students successfully transition to university based on identified students’ career interests and potential courses of university study
    Implement all the initiatives designed to engage parents in the college search and financial aid processes, and bolster their ‘college knowledge’ in a timely fashion
    Run programmes within and without the academic year that support students in building portfolios (internship, community service, projects etc) that prepare them for the transition including college preparation entrance tests , essay writing and financial aid application verified/supervised by you
    Develop comprehensive training programmes for teachers and key programme implementation partners
    Develop playbooks to ensure that key processes are documented  and updated throughout
    Application and Beyond
    Using developed systems ensure that students are preparing strong University applications and that teachers and other stakeholder are working within the specified timelines to deliver the targeted number of students to Universities
    Support students to identify and enroll for full-ride scholarships leveraging partner relationships and existing knowledge
    Implement student  transition using the student transition support protocol to ensure that selected students transition smoothly from the Nova Pioneer environment into their new universities
    Develop the building blocks and strategy of alumni engagement that will ensure continued collaboration and support of alumni through university
    Other
    Work with the Admissions team to streamline the Scholarship selection and application process for prospective Nova Pioneer students across Geographies
    ABOUT YOU
    You are passionate about supporting students through their different post high-school pathways
    You have at least 3-5 years of work experience including significant independent project management experience
    Your past supervisors have consistently perceived you as a strong performer and have given you positive feedback on your analytical and communication skill set
    Experience working in college/university counseling or admissions preferred but not required
    You love building things, you sweat the small stuff, and you take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status
    Our culture resonates deeply with your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

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  • Head of Talent

    Head of Talent

    About The Role
    At Nova Pioneer we believe that attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people is at the heart of achieving our vision. We aim to build our organisation into one of the best environments to work and grow as a professional across the continent and world: we can only grow as quickly as we find and develop fantastic talent. This puts the talent function at the heart of our organisation and this leadership position represents an extraordinary opportunity to shape the trajectory of the organization and its impact on education across the continent.
    The Director will lead this priority across East Africa, building and leading a team of strong talent professionals and working closely with the Global Head of Talent to establish and refine systems that we will use across the continent.
    Specific Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
    Talent Development
    Design, lead and implement a differentiated professional development program for staff across East Africa, including a robust program to develop emerging leaders and managers;
    Manage and continuously refine all elements of the annual performance management process including: education and support to all levels of management regarding goal setting, feedback, coaching, appropriate documentation, and appropriate actions for performance issues
    Support and develop all departmental and school leaders to ensure they are well equipped to consistently deliver strong employee development and performance management
    Plan and facilitate world class professional development programs to large and small audiences
    Support the application and continuous refinement of our competency framework, the backbone of our professional growth system, and establish the most efficacious ways to evaluate our staff’s growth and development
    Recruitment
    Build and manage a strong recruitment team that is able to efficiently review thousands of candidates every year and identify exceptional individuals to fill hundreds of critical roles as the organization grows rapidly;
    Develop strategic activities to identify and attract top candidates to Nova Pioneer such as events, social media engagement, and partnerships with universities and other major institutions;
    Manage and continuously refine strong recruitment systems that smoothly move candidates through a rigorous assessment process, including training and supporting hiring managers across the organization;
    Develop and manage systems for cultivating great individuals who are not immediate candidates but who may be strong members of the Nova Pioneer family in the future
    Talent Support
    Build and manage our Talent Support (Human Resources) function and create systems and processes that will enhance and strengthen our team’s work in all areas of HR administration and systems;
    Lead employee relations, including serving as a resource for staff, constantly tracking staff culture, engagement, and satisfaction, and advising the management team on appropriate actions to improve staff culture;
    Manage and constantly analyze and refine all compensation and benefits policies for the organization’s work in the region;
    Manage to ensure maintain administrative excellence across all HR systems and processes;
    Team and Culture Leadership
    Build and lead a team to consistently meet the ambitious talent-related goals of rapidly-growing organization;
    Build an exceptional culture within your team aligned to the organization’s aspirations in which individuals constantly push to meet High Expectations and there are high degrees of collaboration and joy in working together;
    Constantly track the health of the overall organization culture in East Africa and work closely with the Managing Director and other senior managers to identify additional ways of improving culture;
    Design and lead initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, including coaching and supporting managers to implement culture-related activities
    About You
    Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree a plus
    8+ years of experience in results-oriented, fast-paced environments. Some experience working on modern, progressive human resources/talent experience is required. Experience in the education sector is plus but not required;
    Exceptional interpersonal and people management skills – your colleagues and teams love working with you and you are able to handle a wide range of personalities and people situations;
    Experience driving talent planning efforts within an organization with a focus on systematic people development;
    Excellent project management and ability to prioritize and effectively manage time in a complex, fast-moving environment;
    You are a creative, out of the box thinker, strategist and problem solver
    You build strong relationships with an ability to inspire and motivate others
    You hold high expectations for all people and believe in their ability to reach them
    You strive for excellence in every detail of your work and inspire and challenge everyone around you to do the same
    You take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status
    Our culture resonates deeply with your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by taking risks and getting more feedback than you’ve ever received before

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  • University Admissions Fellow

    University Admissions Fellow

    About The Role
    As University Admissions Fellow you will work closely with the Director of Partnerships to rapidly begin designing and implementing our systems for university readiness, counseling, application support and placement. Our overriding goal will be to deliver great university admission outcomes for our first alumni cohort who will graduate from Nova Pioneer schools in Kenya and South Africa in late 2019. Working backward from that goal, you will build a roadmap for key activities that need to happen in each year prior to graduation and the required underlying systems we need to build. Together with colleagues you will engage directly with students and families (with a particular focus on students currently in Grade 10 / Form 2) to understand and help shape expectations and aspirations, help them take early action to get a step ahead with readiness, and make them feel supported.
    The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Specific Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
    General
    Map and segment the landscape of domestic and international universities that will be most relevant to Nova Pioneer students
    Develop thorough list of (and begin building relationships with) organizations providing support to African students applying to international universities
    Research and synthesize best practices in university counseling, admissions support, and alumni support
    Build data systems to track student progress/readiness and outcomes throughout the university admissions cycle
    Help develop Nova Pioneer ‘pitch’ to universities to support partnership building efforts
    Pre-Application
    Develop systems that will guide approximately 85 seniors in 2019 through the University search, application, and matching/selection process
    Collaborate with Learning team to design a cutting-edge University Counseling model that sets students up for a successful transition to university–including systematic ways to identify students’ career interests and potential courses of university study and translate those into informed decision-making about academic areas of focus in high school
    Develop a system to help group students by aspirations, skills and academic performance to ensure the right university support (including clear eligibility criteria for providing extra support to students who aspire to study at international universities)
    Build dashboards and team habits to monitor and support students’ academic and non-academic goals from Form 2 (grade 10) through the first/sophomore year of college
    Design and begin implementing ways to engage parents in the college search and financial aid processes, and bolster their ‘college knowledge’
    Application and Beyond
    Design information packets and college knowledge sessions to ensure that students and families are well appraised of the various application steps and make timely progress against each step
    Develop support systems to help students prepare strong University applications
    Develop brief training manuals (playbooks) for all systems to ensure continuity
    Develop a transition support protocol to ensure that selected students transition smoothly from the Nova Pioneer environment into their new university environment
    Develop the building blocks of an alumni engagement strategy that will ensure continued collaboration and support through university
    About You
    You have flexibility in your plans for the next 6 months and are jazzed about an unusual opportunity to spend a stint living overseas and help change the world
    You have at least 2-3 years of work experience including significant independent project management experience
    Your past supervisors have consistently perceived you as a strong performer and have given you positive feedback on your analytical and communication skill set
    Experience working in college/university counseling or admissions preferred but not required
    You love building things, you sweat the small stuff, and you take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status
    Our culture resonates deeply with your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

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