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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
