Sparkle Foundation Malawi
OVERVIEW
Sparkle Foundation is a dynamic and passionate non-profit organisation committed to empowering communities and creating lasting positive change in Malawi. Our mission is to spark hope, inspire change, and illuminate the path to a brighter future for vulnerable populations. We focus on education, healthcare, Nutrition, and community development to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for a passionate and suitably qualified candidate to fill the following vacancy:
Job Title: Education Officer
Job Specification:
The incumbent shall ensure the smooth operation and delivery of sparkle education program
Duties and Tasks
- With input from the education team, draw plans on the best use of existing education-related resources and identify locally sourced materials for use where possible
- Aid in identifying and collating gaps in resources and submit realistic budget proposals to the Program Manager for review
- Lead team in ensuring implementation of educational programme adheres to work plan and budget
- Ensure Education team leaders for all Sparkle centers accurately reports data as defined by the M and E plan (using the available electronic tools provided).
- Act as the link of the Education department to the wider Sparkle team
- Monitor and report on key educational statistics and evidence to inform new program development
- Develop, plan, and implement the curriculum for each school year for all Sparkle centers, in accordance with the Montessori framework.
- Develop and implement high-quality educational programs across Sparkle centers for pre-school, primary school, and adult literacy programs.
- Supervise and support the teaching staff in the development and delivery of high-quality and creative lesson plans across the preschool and primary school curriculum and programs.
- Identify and obtain necessary resources to support the delivery of quality education, in conjunction with the teaching staff.
- Delegate tasks and set deadlines when necessary to the Education Team Leaders.
- Monitor and report education staff performance for continual program improvement
- Work with other departments (Health, Community) to integrate other educational programs across departments to promote the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times, ensuring children are not left unattended at any time
- Input into Sparkle Vulnerability Pathway to monitor and develop action plans for high-risk children
- Provide the team with a vision of educational objectives, guided by Education Department Strategy
- Encourages team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skills
- Help to identify education team challenges, and help to oversee education work for quality and Sparkle policy adherence
- Conduct team meetings within the education department to update members on best practice and expectations
- Develop educational partnership opportunities and oversee project proposals in partnership with other potential partners
Qualifications
- A university degree in Early Childhood Development Studies or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an education setting or similar environment
- Attention to detail and a flexible approach to work
Desirable personal attributes
- Use interpersonal skills: tact, patience and courtesy.
- Work as a team player.
- Follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Great professional driving skills
Method Of Application
If you are an energetic and purpose-driven individual who aligns with our values, we invite you to submit your application at the following link https://form.jotform.com/241544319640454
The Closing date for receiving applications is June 12, 2024.