Job Description:
Design and Create: 70% for first six months, 10% thereafter
Training:
Updating existing training materials tadapt for external audience
Developing new training materials for a) Village Enterprise staff tdeliver replication training and support tpartner organizations and b) for partner organizations treplicate the Village Enterprise model
Create interactive, effective, and exciting training sessions for partner organizations on the Village Enterprise model and approach
Systems and processes:
Design and develop internal and external feedback loops for Village Enterprise tunderstand impact of replication in ‘real time’ and adjust accordingly
Replication with partners: 10% for first six months, 40% thereafter
Setting up support
Conducting needs assessments of partner organizations and tailoring training/support as required
Responsible for arranging logistics for replication within a given budget (including travel and field-based work)
In person support (embedded with partner organization for 3-6 months):
Working with each partner’s leadership team tensure excellent relationships and a high chance of replication success
Supporting partners tset up requisite systems and processes, including M&E systems and financial systems
Conducting training with relevant staff members on the Village Enterprise model and replication
Leading initial program implementation through partners (e.g. playing a lead role in training local Business Mentors)
Remote support (via Skype, email etc)
Holding regular review meetings with partner organizations tprovide ad-hoc training and support
Reviewing quarterly reporting from partner organizations tassess whether additional support is required
Potential follow-up visit(s) tpartner organizations
Quality management
Trains and supports on quality control processes
Participates in ensuring quality data collection
Enforces quality standards
Helps support, identify and correct problem areas, e.g. through continued system development
Partnership management: 10% for first six months, 20% thereafter
Manage relationships with partners tmaintain clear communication, smooth operations and strong working relationships
Document relationship as per Village Enterprise protocol and discuss with partnerships team as required
Direct line management of Replication Field Coordinator: 0% for first six months, 20% thereafter
Tailored capacity building and professional development support tenable Replication Field Coordinator tfulfil his/her role
Line management for Replication Field Coordinator. The RFC will be embedded within the partner organization for 6-12 months, smanagement will include distant support
Administration: 10%
Fulfils internal reporting requirements on replicating partner’s progress
Provide management oversight and leadership, in cooperation with the Accelerator Director, Chief Operating Officer (based in Kampala), Country Directors and field staff (based in Kitale, Kenya; Soroti and Hoima, Uganda)
Participate and contribute tManagement Team Meetings
Assist in general operations as needed
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an exceptional professional with a passion for training and development. The individual should have at least five years working in management of development programs in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged tapply:
Passionate about ending extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
A self-starter whthrives on taking the initiative, identifying and testing new ideas, and working with a team tcreate the best solution.
Experienced in curriculum development and assessment.
Highly experienced in designing and leading training with (adult) participants.
Excellent capacity building, team building/management, and coordination skills.
An ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor staff.
An ability to work in challenging and changing environments, and to see through challenges to find solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability texercise diplomacy and to act as demonstrated in previous roles that required communication with a broad and diverse set of partners.
Experience in dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders representing government, external partners, and others.
Computer literate and proficient.
Fluency in English is a must.
Desirable Competencies
Deep experience with supporting those in extreme poverty through microenterprises and familiarity with Poverty Graduation approach.
Highly competent with technology, including using innovative apps. Experience designing apps and back-ends of websites would be ideal.
Fluency in other widely spoken languages in Africa: French would be particularly desirable.
Education
A diploma or undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study
