Programme Associate, Transforming School Accountability

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Salary details: Competitive, based on experience

Contract: Full time, July 2020 – December 2020, with possibility to renew, funding dependent

Closing date: 3 April 2020

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable candidate to join our growing team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Transforming School Accountability (TSA) programme manager to support the expansion and management of the Education Partnerships Group’s (EPG) South Africa portfolio.

The TSA programme aims to improve institutional school accountability in Southern Africa through policy reform and implementation, to ultimately transform learning outcomes in schools across the country.

The right candidate will find EPG an exciting and entrepreneurial environment and see this role as an opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of children in South Africa.

About you:

• South African resident, fluent in English. Fluency in an additional South African language(s) is beneficial.
• Experience in the education sector, policy design, management or strategy consulting or in an analytical capacity is beneficial.
• Detail orientated with strong organisational skills and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as the project will include significant client engagement.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Power Point and Excel.
• A sense of humility and commitment to EPG’s core values

About us:

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. Through Ark Ventures, we incubate, launch and scale initiatives that address some of the most intractable issues in education and society, both in the UK and around the world.

Incubated within UK education charity, Ark, the Education Partnerships Group (EPG) is an international not-for-profit consultancy that partners directly with governments to shape and strengthen their education systems through pragmatic and implementable policies. We believe that every child has the right to a high-quality education, wherever they go to school. We also believe that the world cannot afford to lose another generation of children to the education crisis. Our vision is that every government is equipped to ensure that every child goes to school and learns.

How to apply:

Applicants should send their cover letter and CV to Claire Hendricks (TSA_Recruitment@arkonline.org). The cover letter should be a maximum of one page, providing details of why you think you would be a good fit for the position, including a description of relevant experience and qualifications. Please include the subject “Programme Associate, TSA” in your email. Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Questions about the role can be directed to Claire Hendricks (TSA_Recruitment@arkonline.org).

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Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.