Job Description

About the companyGlobal Non-Profit Organisation in over 20 countries.Only SA citizens will be consideredAbout the roleThis position is responsible for overseeing the overall design and technical quality of the organisationxe2x80x99s South Africa Literacy program.The Director will provide technical guidance, oversight, direction and support to the Literacy program. The position will collaborate closely with the Program Operations Director. The Literacy Director is a member of the Country Management Team, reporting to the Country Director.This position will be based at the Pretoria Country Office and will require regular travel to project sites and Province or District offices in KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.The Literacy Director manages the Literacy program technical team, which includes the Literacy Program Manager, Quality Reading Materials (QRM) and Literacy Program Manager, Instructional Design & Teacher Support (IDTS).Qualifications and ExperienceOnly candidates with a Masterxe2x80x99s degree in an Education field will be consideredRequired:xc2xb7 Masterxe2x80x99s degree in Education in a related field of study (e.g. MA, MSS, MPA, or MSc in International Education, Development Studies, Applied Linguistics, Literacy and Language, Education, or Early Childhood Development)xc2xb7 If your Masterxe2x80x99s is in International Education, Development Studies, Education or Early Childhood Development, at least a junior degree in Education, Applied Linguistics or Literacy and Language.xc2xb7 Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a field focused on primary education, with a minimum of three years in a senior management capacity.xc2xb7 Someone who designed materials in the following SA languages: Sotho, Sepedi, Zulu, Tsonga.xc2xb7 Well-networked in the literacy space (LITASA)xc2xb7 Worked with national libraries xe2x80x93 experience with library programmes (in the community space)xc2xb7 Experience in publishing environment at Director or very senior/Deputy Director level or published yourself.xc2xb7 Substantial, relevant working experience in education programsxc2xb7 Experience working within literacy programs.xc2xb7 In touch with literacy issues and trends nationally and internationallyxc2xb7 Demonstrated leadership in program planning and design.xc2xb7 Strong materials development or publishing skillsxc2xb7 Strong coaching, mentoring and training skills.xc2xb7 A proven ability to establish effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including donors.xc2xb7 Experience working with NGOs/a good understanding of the development sector landscape.xc2xb7 Effective English communication skills (oral and written) and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams and represent the organization in professional forums.xc2xb7 Willingness to work with strict deadlines.xc2xb7 Ability to travel frequently, occasionally on short notice, and, when required, for extended periods of time.xc2xb7 Experience working with libraries or library programs.Preferred:

• Knowledge/experience working with South African languages, African language education and African linguistics (Sotho, Sepedi, Zulu, Tsonga).

• Experience working with government schools.

• Experience in language education at the primary stage.

• Experience teaching at the primary stage.

• Experience working with local communities.

• Experience in publishing.

Other traits

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization.

• Be an innovative and creative thinker; youxe2x80x99re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so.

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction.

• Work well independently as well as part of a team.

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

ResponsibilitiesManagement and Coordinationxc2xb7 Responsible for country-wide Literacy program quality and outcomes, utilizing research, monitoring and evaluation data to inform design.xc2xb7 Ensures strong coordination and collaboration between CO Literacy program technical staff, the Programs Operations Director and Manager, and community-based teams.xc2xb7 Provides technical expertise to assist country and community-based staff with the recruitment, training, and development of Literacy program staff, and provide regular feedback on their performance.xc2xb7 Identifies Literacy program staff capacity-building and professional development needs and assist the Human Resources team with sourcing of support to address the needs; provides similar support to community-based and partner capacity-building efforts.xc2xb7 Conducts the technical evaluation of consultants and other service providers for the Literacy program, includes development of terms of reference for programme consultants.xc2xb7 Serves as a member of the Country Management Team, which provides overall support and direction for the work of The organisation in country.xc2xb7 Participates in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfil the objectives of the organization.Program Design, Implementation, Training, and Monitoringxc2xb7 Collaborates with the Global and Africa Region Literacy program team members in developing, refining, and adapting the global Literacy program design.xc2xb7 Ensures global Literacy program guidelines and modules are being implemented and adapted to the local context, as needed.xc2xb7 Ensures that any new programme activities are aligned with global Literacy program guidelines AND the local context.xc2xb7 Supports the design of professional development modules and learner materials that incorporate online learning and media that goes beyond print media.xc2xb7 Provides technical advice and guidance in support of Literacy program implementation and research, monitoring and evaluation.xc2xb7 Visits program sites to assess effectiveness of program design and implementation, training, workshops, as well as for other purposes.xc2xb7 Provides support to Country Office Administrative team in purchase and procurement for Literacy programming.Planning, Reporting and Documentationxc2xb7 Provides the technical input necessary to support the Program Operations Directorxe2x80x99s Literacy program annual, quarterly and periodic budget development, reviews and reporting processes.xc2xb7 Oversees the collection, documentation and sharing of effective practices from the Literacy program with Country, Regional and Global Literacy program teams.xc2xb7 In collaboration with the Regional and Global Research, Monitoring & Evaluation team, oversees the collection and usage of program metrics that can be analyzed to enhance the effectiveness of the Literacy Program.xc2xb7 Assists the Development team by giving input into fundraising strategies for the program, preparing funding proposals and reports, and meeting with donors, as required.xc2xb7 Prepares proposals for custom projects.xc2xb7 Supports the Literacy team in applying for SACE endorsement.External Coordination and Networkingxc2xb7 Provides the technical input necessary to prepare annual or multi-year project permission and fund release documents, as appropriate, to obtain permission from government bodies at the national, provincial and district level.xc2xb7 Explores opportunities with government to obtain support (for example, financial support, public acknowledgment of The organisationxe2x80x99s work, advocacy for successful The organisation program elements) as well as integrate The organisationxe2x80x99s ideas and innovations into the mainstream education system at the local, provincial, and national levels.xc2xb7 Creates and responds to thought leadership opportunities in pursuit of The organisation South Africaxe2x80x99s strategy and supports team members to do the same.xc2xb7 Represents The organisation by attending and speaking at relevant forums and advocates for the importance of Literacy program work.xc2xb7 Liaises with other NGOs running similar programs to identify areas of knowledge sharing and possible collaboration.RemunerationR98,721 pm basic + 13th bonus

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