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The education sector is a broad one. Because VVOB wants its results to be both impactful and sustainable, we make choices. We focus on the professional development of teachers and on effective school leadership in four educational subsectors, by developing the capacity of local education actors. … read moreVVOB was founded in 1982. Teachers and school leaders Besides a student’s socio-economic background, the quality of teaching and school leadership has the biggest impact on educational achievement. Therefore, we are strongly committed to the professional development of these important actors. We support the professionalisation of teachers by strengthening the institutions tasked with their initial training and continued professional development, and those institutions responsible for the mentoring and coaching of new teachers. This way, the pedagogical and didactic competencies of both new and experienced teachers are strengthened. We are also committed to the professional development of school leaders. Effective school leadership creates an environment in which teachers provide quality work. School leaders guide, support and develop their teachers, and have, as such, a big impact on learning outcomes of learners too. Capacity development We offer technical solutions in the form of technical assistance that reinforces the capacity of the government and local education authorities. This mainly concerns departments in the ministries of education and institutions that provide professional development opportunities to teachers and school leaders. We offer practical and technical education expertise as well as process support, and simultaneously make sure that our partners increasingly take the lead as the programme progresses. This guarantees the sustainability of our results. Four educational subsectors: goals Teachers and school leaders in early education (and in the transition to primary education) provide an equal start to all learners to ensure their full development during their future education. Teachers and school leaders in primary education use appropriate pedagogical and didactic methodologies to improve literacy, numeracy and life skills in all learners. Teachers and school leaders in general secondary education (and in the transition to it) ensure all learners acquire the necessary 21st century skills. Teachers and school leaders in technical and vocational education and training prepare all learners to the needs of society and decent work. Equity, and gender equity in particular, is a common thread in all our activities.
Position in the organisation
As Global Director of Programmes, you are a member of the Global Leadership Team and report directly to the General Director. You provide strategic leadership to VVOB’s global programme portfolio and ensure the quality, relevance and impact of all programme interventions across countries.
You work in close cooperation with Programme Managers, programme teams at global office level, and external partners, including ministries of education and investors.
Result areas of this position
Strategic programme leadership
You lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of VVOB’s global programme strategy, in alignment with the organisation’s overall strategy and governance model.
You translate global trends and insights in education, international cooperation and financing mechanisms into strategic programme choices and portfolio development.
You safeguard coherence across countries and themes, while allowing for contextual relevance.
Quality assurance and learning
You ensure high-quality design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes.
You strengthen VVOB’s approaches to partnerships of education actors and system-level change.
You foster a strong culture of learning; evidence use and continuous improvement across the programme portfolio.
Programme portfolio and funding
You oversee the content-related aspects of programme formulation, donor engagement and reporting, in close cooperation with Finance and Country Teams.
You contribute actively to business development efforts, including engagement with existing and new public and private donors and foundations.
You establish and lead a structured approach to continuously scan, prioritise and convert funding opportunities into a strong, forward-looking programme pipeline.
People and team leadership
You provide direct leadership to the global programme team at the shared global office.
Together with the General Director, you support and guide Programme Managers in the strategic and qualitative management of their programmes.
You act as a coach and leader, creating an environment in which teams can perform, learn and grow.
External relations and representation
You represent VVOB towards technical, policy and funding partners.
You maintain and expand VVOB’s network of programme-related partners and experts, in close coordination with the General Director.
Who are you?
You want to contribute to improving the quality of education in Africa by working closely with expert teams and ministries of education. You are results-driven and recognise that sustainable results are achieved through people. Strong people management is therefore central to your approach.
Required expertise and experience
A relevant master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive international experience, preferably in education and in low- and middle- income countries.
Demonstrated experience in strategic programme leadership within complex, multicultural organisations.
You have strong, proven management and leadership skills, with a track record in managing senior professionals and leading teams across geographical distances.
Proven experience with investors and other donors, including project formulation and reporting.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to connect strategy, content, results and resources.
English proficiency: CEFR level C1.
You are authorised to work in Belgium or Kenya.
Matching competences
VVOB core competences:
Result-oriented
Continuous improvement
Cooperation
Function specific competencies:
Persuasiveness
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