Senior Coordinator: Districts at National Education Collaboration Trust

Role Overview

• The Senior Coordinator for Districts is accountable for coordinating and supervising the execution of large-scale education programs centred around district-level management and leadership. This role necessitates thorough planning, effective coordination, and collaboration with a diverse array of stakeholders to guarantee the seamless implementation of educational initiatives across the nation's education districts. The coordinator will facilitate communication among various teams, maintain a close watch on program progress, and proactively address challenges to ensure the successful achievement of program goals.

Key Responsibilities/Key Performance Areas

Programme Delivery:

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager for Integrated District Improvement Programme (IDIP) to ensure the seamless integration of district initiatives, both horizontally and vertically.
• Support districts in preparing for successful implementation and achieving the necessary requirements for success.
• Assist districts in policy analysis to inform educational decision-making.
• Oversee the entire program development and delivery process, from curriculum design to review and approval by stakeholders, including the DBE.
• Coordinate the implementation of large-scale programs in alignment with the NECT’s strategic direction.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of district leadership programs aimed at enhancing district functionality.
• Offer valuable feedback and insights on educational initiatives.
• Oversee the collection of data, consolidate metrics, monitor progress, and provide feedback on educational reading initiatives.
• Manage the coordination of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for educational programs.
• Interpret research findings and policy analysis within the educational context.
• Facilitate the coordination of strategic program reviews and partnerships in alignment with established processes and standards.

People Delivery:

• Assume personal accountability for service delivery.
• Interact with colleagues, program beneficiaries, and stakeholders in accordance with NECT human capital practices and policies to foster an enabling environment.
• Collaborate efficiently with others to attain individual objectives.
• Implement people and culture strategies based on NECT's human capital practices and policies to cultivate an environment that fosters high-performing teams.
• Foster and establish effective internal relationships with the DBE, partners, and other stakeholders to bolster initiative delivery.
• Supervise the activities of District Change Agents working across education districts.
• Coordinate and offer feedback on existing and potential partnerships to support NECT's activities.

Finance and Governance:

• Adheres to Finance and Risk management governance protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and effectively interprets and applies division-specific compliance requirements.

Qualifications required

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Development Studies/Social Science, or equivalent. Postgraduate degree an advantage.

Experience required

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years' work experience in the education sector, with a focus on districts or education leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating education programs.
• Essential background in Project Management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and coordinating large-scale education programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as other relevant software applications.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Capability to effectively engage with key decision-makers and policymakers.