ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, soon to be Uganda), health (Mozambique, and soon to be Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).
PEAS is an education NGO which aims to “unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary education”. PEAS founds and develops, selfsustaining schools where they are needed most.
ARK and PEAS have recently partnered to deliver secondary education in Uganda in order to demonstrate and catalyse affordable quality secondary education through public-private partnerships. ARK is now seeking candidates who are passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of quality secondary schools and using the evidence we collect to improve secondary education at a national level.
To see the full programme description and the job descriptions for the two new positions, please go to the ARK website at http:// www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also fi nd an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages).
The deadline for all applications is Monday 1st August, 2pm (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading.
First-round telephone interviews will be held in the fi rst instance on 4th and 5th August and then second round interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th August. There is a strong preference for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience. If you have not heard from us by 3rd August, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
Both posts are based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites.
PROGRAMME HEAD, PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (UGANDA)
Purpose of Role
The purpose of this role is to lead the Partnerships for Public Education programme for ARK and:
• Be responsible for the successful implementation of the programme, together with the Managing Director of PEAS
• Provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to the design and implementation of the programme
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Sports, international and local NGOs, bilaterals etc.
• Manage the ARK team in Uganda
• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications
• Look for future opportunities for ARK (once this programme has been launched and is on track).
Experience and qualifi cations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Strong and demonstrable leadership of a relevant education programme, preferably in Uganda or East Africa which has demonstrated results
ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, soon to be Uganda), health (Mozambique, and soon to be Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).
PEAS is an education NGO which aims to “unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary
education”. PEAS founds and develops, self-sustaining schools where they are needed most.
ARK and PEAS have recently partnered to deliver secondary education in Uganda in order to demonstrate and catalyse affordable quality secondary education through public-private
partnerships. ARK is now seeking candidates who are passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of quality secondary schools and using the evidence we collect to improve secondary education at a national
level.
To see the full programme description and the job descriptions for the two new positions, please go to the ARK website at http://www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also fi nd an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages).
The deadline for all applications is Monday 1st August, 2pm (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading.
First-round telephone interviews will be held in the fi rst instance on 4th and 5th August and then second round interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th August. There is a strong preference
for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience. If you have not heard from us by 3rd August, please assume that on this occasion you have not been
successful.
Both posts are based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MONITORING, EVALUATION & REPORTING, PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (UGANDA)
Purpose of role:
ARK’s approach applies sound business disciplines to development, with a particular focus on monitoring, evaluation and reporting (ME&R). This purpose of this role is to lead ME&R for the Partnerships for Public Education programme and embed a
strong results and evidence-based approach in the programme.
The purpose of this role is to:
• Design the ME&R framework including indicators and targets, and the ME&R plan
• Implement the ME&R plan including the collection and analysis of data to inform programme decision making
• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications which include quarterly reports and case studies for example • Build ME&R knowledge and capability within the PEAS team
through ongoing capacity building.
Experience and qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree ideally in a relevant degree
• Five years experience of research and/or monitoring and evaluation in development or with donor agencies, preferably in the education sector A comprehensive job description and an application form can be
found at: http://www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark.
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