Job Description
Title
Head of Education & Operations
Location
Tanzania
Programme
Social Development - Education
Agency
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. The agencies' mandates range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. They collaborate in working towards a common goal ' building institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change on an ongoing basis.
AKDN is today, active in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, the Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its agencies and institutions work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of origin, gender or religion.
The Position
In East Africa, AKES currently operates 19 schools, catering to 8,787 students and employing 526 teachers. AKES operates as a not-for-profit agency and the services it provides are often subsidised. AKES is committed to achieving excellence by continuous improvement of its programmes, services and processes. AKES in East Africa benefits from its association with AKES country networks in South and Central Asia. Models of education that have proved successful in one region are modified and replicated in other regions, thus creating a unique educational system based on universally shared expertise.
AKES is currently seeking to recruit a Head of Education & Operations for AKES, Tanzania. The Head of Education & Operations will be responsible for overseeing the educational programme performance of all 4 AKES, Tanzania schools. This will involve leading, mentoring and guiding Heads of Schools in curriculum implementation, teacher development, school improvement and school performance in national and international examinations and co-curricular programmes.
The Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following profile:
Be a highly experienced educational leader with in-depth knowledge of local and international curricula.
Have a thorough understanding of contemporary developments in the global education arena and of effective frameworks for school improvement planning.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity, in order to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
A postgraduate qualification in education leadership or curriculum would be an advantage.
Be innovative, dynamic, enthusiastic and a team-player.
Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
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