Tarl Africa Regional Program Manager (East & Southern Africa) Full Time NEW

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, International Development, Education, or a related field (MPA, MPP, etc.).
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to translate technical research into accessible information for policymakers.
• Proven multitasking abilities and experience managing diverse assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Integrity and experience in handling finances.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing ambiguity and change.
• Proven experience advising on management, human resources, financial, and logistical challenges.
• Experience working with donors, government agencies, policymakers, and researchers.
• Passion for and experience in education and program development.
• Experience working in Africa.

Regional Strategy (15%)

• Strategic Program Development: Identify and cultivate opportunities to expand TaRL programming in Eastern and Southern Africa, including potential new countries.
• Cross-Country Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration between TaRL Africa Country Offices, Central Content and Training (C&T), Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE), and Programs and Partnerships (P&P) teams.
• Donor and Partner Relations: Act as the primary liaison for cross-country initiatives with donors, partners, and researchers.
• Workplans and Budgets: Lead the development of regional workplans and budgets to ensure effective program execution.

Program and Partnership Support (45%)

• Fundraising: Collaborate with the Programs and Partnerships Director, Country Directors, and the Senior Fundraising Manager to support and enhance fundraising efforts. Identify and recommend new funding opportunities aligned with TaRL Africa’s strategy.
• Quality Assurance: Provide strategic and quality assurance support to country offices regarding financial health, operational effectiveness, program delivery, and sustainability.
• Program Development: Oversee the creation and management of new programs and partnerships, ensuring alignment with TaRL Africa’s mission and proper planning and budgeting.
• Partner Management: Build and maintain relationships with regional partners, ensuring consistent, high-quality support.

TaRL Ecosystem Support (15%)

• Cross-Cutting Programs: Supervise initiatives aimed at strengthening TaRL programming across the continent, including the TaRL Africa Fellowship Program, annual TaRL training for organizations, and school incubation projects in Kenya.

Team Leadership and Management (25%)

• Team Oversight: Lead, motivate, and support a team of four coordinators and associates, with potential for growth.
• Goal Setting and Monitoring: Set clear objectives, conduct regular meetings, and provide performance assessments and feedback.
• Development and Training: Implement development plans, foster a culture of continuous learning, and ensure ongoing training opportunities for team members.