Lead, Regional Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT (RCITL) Full Time

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head, the Lead, Regional Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT will be responsible for the design and implementation of the partnerships between the Centre and key strategic partners including various governments/Ministries of Education and other likeminded organizations in West Africa. He/She builds knowledge for the Centre to make it an important resource for all education stakeholders in all things EdTech. He/She is an eLearning expert resource for the Centre and the Foundation.

You will also work and collaborate with other Centre staff, as well as the other Foundation staff in the countries where the Centre operate, as well as at our regional hubs.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Provide support and contribute to the ongoing definition and development of the Centre strategy.
• You can contribute to evolution in thinking and new approaches needed to get to scale.
• You can establish a network of test schools including the modality of engagement for EdTech entrepreneurs.
• You stay at the top of the education needs on the continent, the technology infrastructure on the ground and the education technology trends to inform the work of the Centre.
• You can provide support to partners to ensure successful implementation of programs, and that the intended impact is achieved.
• You provide support to current and future programs as appropriate, including reviewing periodic narrative and financial reporting and data collection.
• You track program progress and collaborate with colleagues in impact and design and learning to collect and validate data and learnings.
• You can collect and disseminate EdTech knowledge in Africa.
• Leverage foundation resources to develop new or creative approaches to solve problems and inspire others on the team to do so as well.
• You can identify issues and trends that affect the quality of EdTech.
• You can provide support in the adaptation of the EdTech to country context, leveraging country diagnostics and learning from our portfolio of partners.
• You can provide support to the design and delivery of appropriate mechanisms to monitor effectiveness and impact of EdTech.
• You can provide support to e-learning programs at the Centre and at the Foundation.
• You can manage the Governments/Ministries of Education partnerships implementation in support of the Centre’s and the EdTech fellows’ work.
• You can act as a resource to EdTech entrepreneurs.
• You can explore, establish, and manage partnerships with other likeminded organizations.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a Graduate Degree (Masters/PhD), preferably in education, technology or relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in education and/or managing corporate/government affairs public/private partnerships.
• You have proven experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, development partners, business leaders and other network influencers.
• Experience with public speaking at conferences and other forums including media interaction. Formal media training would be an asset.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation and program strategy development.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large volume of information.
• Sound understanding of innovation ecosystem in Africa.
• You are detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce quality work consistently and effectively.
• You are highly self-motivated and directed.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time when required in the future.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• You possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for applications is February 8, 2021.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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