A joint venture by Pratham and J-PAL, the TaRL Africa team supports partners working to address the learning crisis in primary schools in Africa through the evidence-based TaRL approach.

Responsibilities

Support and Coordination:

• Assist country and partner teams in the strategic planning and execution of TaRL programming, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• In particular, provide support to the new partnership with UNICEF offices in the region.
• Coordinate across functional areas to provide comprehensive support throughout the development, implementation, and learning phases of TaRL initiatives.

Knowledge Sharing and Communication:

• Facilitate the exchange of insights and lessons learned across partners to enhance program effectiveness and foster collaboration.
• Develop and disseminate communication materials that highlight program successes and lessons learned.

Fundraising and Donor Management:

• Support fundraising efforts by inputting into compelling proposals that align with donor expectations and program needs.

Event and Workshop Management:

• Plan and execute outreach events, training workshops, and other program-related activities to engage stakeholders and enhance program delivery.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Write and submit regular reports on project activities and outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documents (e.g., Annual Work Plan, budget revisions, Performance Monitoring Plan) are submitted punctually and adhere to organizational standards.

Financial Management:

• Support financial management of TaRL programs, including monitoring budgets

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Relations/Development, Social Sciences or relevant field.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in French, particularly the ability to communicate technical research to policymakers in a non-technical manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to handle multiple diverse assignments at one time, successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally frequently and flexibly to support programs, policy outreach, scoping research and training events. Most travel will be in sub-Saharan Africa. (at least 30-40% of your time)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft suite