Project Manager at Ulalo

Ulalo tackles the challenge of Children and Youth failing to reach their educational potential by partnering with them, their schools, communities, and governments to design and deliver solutions
that increase access to safe and quality learning, equip them with skills to attain further education, overcome gender inequities, start businesses, get jobs, and drive development in their communities.
Ulalo is part of a consortium implementing a 6-year Malawi Government programme called Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT). The Programme goal is to improve pupil learning outcomes in reading and numeracy through supplemental use of individualised, self-paced instruction delivered through specialised Apps on Android tablets in all public primary schools in Malawi.

The Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Education and led by the Directorate of Open Distance and e-Learning (DODeL) and the Directorate of Basic Education (DBE) with support from a
consortium comprising Imagine Worldwide (IW), Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), One Billion (OB), JBJ Foundation, Implementation Support Partners (ISPs) and Technical Support Partners (TSPs).
The Programme is a national rollout of a tablet-based learning intervention to all pupils in Standards 1-4 in public primary schools, reaching approximately 3.8 million learners in 6,000 schools implemented in cohorts from September 2023 to August 2029.

In the second cohort of the program, Ulalo is supporting implementation of the programme in Karonga, Mzuzu City and Likoma Educational Districts responsible for providing operational
and implementation support in the targeted 80 Schools. Therefore, Ulalo invites suitably qualified candidates to submit applications to fill the following vacant positions;

PROJECT MANAGER (1)

1 Position, located in Mzuzu with frequent travel to project sites

Role overview:

Ulalo is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead and manage the BEFIT programme, ensuring successful implementation in alignment with BEFIT design, Ulalo policies, and donor requirements. The Project Manager will oversee all project activities, from planning to execution, facilitate partnerships with key stakeholders and lead team development, performance evaluation, and capacity
strengthening.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Development Studies, Education, ICT, or relevant field.
• 5+ years in project management, including budget management and M&E.
• 3+ years in supervisory roles, leading teams of 10+.
• Experience in community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in digital education technology.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, with flexibility to travel and work outside traditional hours.

Method Of Application

If you’re interested in applying for any roles above, please download full Vacancy announcements for the corresponding position on our website here: www.ulalo.org/opportunities or scan the QR code.

Please send your application letter and CV with copies of your certificates to:

The Executive Director,
Ulalo,
Plot 304, Next to SOS Primary School,
P.O. Box 943,
MZUZU.

Alternatively, you can submit your applications through email to [email protected].

NB:

• For the position of School Performance Officer, indicate your two preferred locations.
• Clearly indicate the position you are applying for by writing: “Position Title (+ your name) on the envelope or Email heading.
• Closing Date: Tuesday 20th August 2024.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further note the following:

Safeguarding

• Ulalo is committed to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from any abuse and harm. The post-holder(s) will have to abide by Ulalo’s child protection and safeguarding
  policies and is required to undergo a police record check.

Equal Opportunity

• Ulalo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.