Regional Manager Uwezo Promoting Learning in East Africa

Uwezo is an innovative, citizen-centered initiative to promote learning in East Africa.

The initiative is based on a successful approach in India (see www.asercentre.org).

The approach assesses the actual competencies of school age children.

Uwezo seeks a highly motivated, creative and organized individual to coordinate the effort and ensure its overall success.

The post is hosted within Hivos/Twaweza and based in Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package and work in a challenging learning environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and management.
• Manage planning, budgets, implementation and reporting;
  
• Support and oversee national efforts.
• Develop and manage communications strategy for Uwezo.
• Represent Uwezo at regional and international levels, including with the media and governments.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced (masters) degree in a relevant field.
• Good knowledge of education issues in East African and dynamics of social change.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience.
• Experience in planning, monitoring, accounting and budgeting, and fundraising.
• Well organized and able to deliver quality results on time.
• Excellent writing and communication skills (in both English and Kiswahili).

Qualified applicants should apply electronically to jobs @ tmf.or.tz with 'Uwezo RM' in the subject line and include ALL of the following:

a) cover letter stating motivation and salary expectations,

b) resume/CV with full contact details,

c) two samples of articles or reports the candidate has written in the past 5 years, and

d) names of 2-3 professional references.

Women, young people and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 26th June 2009