Description
The Sr. Manager will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing suitable Ed-tech interventions for the TCF school network to ensure quality education at scale. The Ed-tech solutions will enable learning inside or outside the classroom, for students, teachers, and out-of-school students.
1) Research and Strategy:
- Identify and invest in potentially fruitful collaborations with Ed-tech and technology solutions providers
- Continuous research into Ed-tech solutions in international and local contexts
- Identify specific needs in various functions of the organization where Ed-Tech can add value and propose viable and scalable (cost and resource) solutions for the TCF network
2) Project Implementation:
- Design, execute and evaluate Ed-tech interventions
- Collaborate across functions, teams and school staff in order to get subject knowledge expertise
- Design and conduct trainings or learning workshops/boot camps
- Provide feedback and support after solution deployment
- Develop understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools and use them effectively to monitor project outcomes
- Regular field visits to monitor and evaluate projects
- Evaluate project readiness for scale
- Create resources which aid in effective classroom practices when using technology in the classroom
- Find and collaborate with vendors, contractual staff as and when needed to achieve project outcomes
3) Develop Project Teams
- Lead and mentor project teams to effectively deliver Ed-tech programs
4) Stakeholder Management:
- Prepare reports and presentations (strategy documents, project proposals, programmatic updates etc.) for internal and external stakeholders
- Regular communication with stakeholders to keep them informed and to get continuous feedback
Required Skills
- Educational Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of educational systems, pedagogical approaches, and learning methodologies, with a focus on low-income and low-resource contexts.
- Education Technology: Extensive knowledge of educational technologies, digital learning tools, and emerging trends in the Ed-tech field. Familiarity with various hardware and software solutions utilized in education is necessary
- Program Design: Ability to conceptualize, design, and develop technology-driven programs that address educational challenges and improve learning outcomes. Experience in creating scalable and sustainable interventions for low-income communities is highly desirable.
- Project Management: Proficient in planning, organizing, and executing complex projects within specified timelines. Strong attention to detail, resource allocation, and budget management skills are essential.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Skilled in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems to measure the impact and effectiveness of educational technology interventions. Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting is crucial.
- Technology Integration: Adept at integrating technology into educational settings, including designing appropriate curriculum, training teachers, and providing ongoing support.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Urdu) to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and community members. Ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Adaptability and flexibility to address evolving needs are vital.
Education
Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in Social Sciences or Education
Experience
6+ years’ experience in the field of education / education technology