Manager - Academic Operations - Akp

Sector Social Development About the Agency The Aga Khan Education Services is one of the largest private not-for-profit non-denominational educational networks in the Global South AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary primary secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan Bangladesh India Kenya Kyrgyzstan Pakistan Tajikistan Tanzania Uganda and the United Arab Emirates Most schools offer their respective country s national curricula with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate IB and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE AKES employs over 6 500 teachers and staff and educates over 104 700 students AutoReqId 4382BR Agency Aga Khan Education Services Salary Salary and package to attract the best candidate Region South Asia The requirements Qualifications Skills Bachelor s or Master s degree in Human Development Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field Preferred to have an understanding of early childhood development theories practices and pedagogy Familiarity with relevant local and national regulations and policies related to ECD Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build partnerships Excellent organizational and time management abilities Proficiency in data analysis and monitoring program outcomes Grant writing and fundraising experience are desirable Experience Proven experience in managing and implementing Education programs preferably in a leadership role Minimum 10- 12 years of experience with 2-3 years of experience in teaching at school level At least 3 years of experience in program management in the Education NGO Sector At least 5 years of experience in project management in a reputed organization NGO The position Overall The Manager Academic Operations is responsible to take charge of planning monitoring review and advancement of the Aga Khan Preschool AKP program Responsibilities Lead and mentor the AKP team to effectively execute the AKESI-prescribed curriculum and teaching methodologies Spearhead outreach initiatives fostering collaborations with governmental and allied institutions Ensure adherence to AKESI policies concerning finance HR IT safety and child safeguarding To ensure the safety and suitability of AKP infrastructure for optimal learning environments Setting up new AKPs Specific Visioning and planning Instil the organization s vision mission and values within the AKP team and Regional Office staff Cultivate a culture of respect and care among AKP and Regional Office teams Elevate the organization s reputation as a premier resource agency in Early Childhood Development ECD Academic Design develop and periodically review the ECD curriculum spanning from Toddler to HKG levels Strategize implement and evaluate co-curricular activities across AKPs Design assessment tools conduct comprehensive evaluations of AKP and student performance using agreed-upon metrics and timelines Document Academic processes ASQ SOP Assessment etc Guidance and monitoring Conduct regular visits to AKPs for overall monitoring and guidance Mentor Guide AKP teams Headteachers teachers and Local Management Committees LMCs Staffing and Professional Development Lead professional development initiatives for AKP field and office staff Plan Organize facilitate effective training for teachers teacher assistants and regional office teams Communication Drive image-building and marketing initiatives including social media management and event organization Prepare Review and approve all content for marketing media articles etc Maintain regular communication with CO field Staff and LMC and AKP teams Keep the Regional Head informed of ground activities and issues Administration Oversee AKP administration including coordination of conferences meetings training and external visits Liaise with relevant government offices for AKP registration and reporting Uphold safety health and hygiene standards for AKP students staff and volunteers Facilitate the establishment of new AKPs with respect to resources and staffing Finance Budgeting and Resource Management Collaborate with the Regional Head and finance team to prepare AKP annual plans and budgets Exercise control and authorization over all AKP financial transactions Secured all the financial documents of the department Networking liaisoning and outreach Establish linkages with NGOs educational institutions government agencies etc Plan and execute outreach programs ensuring effectiveness and reporting on outcomes Dealing with DEOs DPEOs offices and other govt offices for AKPs and other organisation work Study Report writing Ensure timely submission of reports analyses and feasibility studies to the central office Prepare various reports including monthly quarterly and annual summaries Construction Maintenance and Safety Help in identifying the need for the safety and suitability of AKP infrastructure Implement a Safeguarding policy across all the AKPs Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with parents caregivers LMC and community members to foster strong partnerships and engagement in the AKPs Represent the organization at community meetings conferences and other relevant forums to advocate for early childhood development and share best practices Facilitate the LMC appointment Induction and Training General operation Facilitate the need assessment procurement and supply of TLMs