The MRP Foundation is looking for a candidate to fulfil the role of a Regional Coordinator on the Foundation’s Schools Pogramme. The opportunity is for Durban based applicants only.
MRP Foundation Schools is a holistic education model focused on school leadership and learner development where children can unlock their talents and develop them through quality education, technology-based learning, physical education and creative arts programmes.
Many schools in South Africa, particularly those in low-income communities, face challenges such as a shortage of resources, skilled educators, good management and the active involvement of parents.
Through involving all key players, including school leadership and management, educators, parents, the community and learners of each school, the programme aims to sustainably transform schools, reshape their educational environment and ultimately improve learner performance.
Our education programme is active in selected primary schools and high schools across South Africa. Four school clusters (20 schools) benefit from our holistic schools model and 64 plus schools enjoy the physical education component of the schools programme. We also believe that Early Childhood Development is key for preparing children for a successful future so we’ve invested in 31 Early Childhood Development centres in the Hammarsdale community of KwaZulu-Natal.
MRP Shools Regional Coordinator
Key roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide quality co-ordination and educational support on MRPF School programme
- Administrative support of reporting requirements and consistent communication with project team
- Communication of MRP Foundation values and schools model to stakeholders (schools, implementation partners, traditional leaders, community, DBE etc).
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Monitoring tool, to assess progress of programmes and provide feedback.
- On site quality assurance of programmes/staff as per required expectations of the Foundation.
- Visit schools on a monthly basis to assess implementation of programmes and use of resources supplied by MRPF.
- Logistical and administrative assistance of media/guest visitations to schools
- Attendance to relevant meetings (eg PSC, PCOP, workshops and Foundation meetings)
- Use of sharepoint or cloud based tool to input schools data and manage project data (includes photos, reports, school data, baselines, workshop presentations etc) for all aspects of the programme.
- Encouraging transparency and team work across the project to ensure required impact is achieved.
- Recommendations for streamlining activity or resources for efficiencies.
- Provide support of monthly activities as per Implementation Partner’s and school’s calendar of activities.
- Attend and respond to queries and concerns of the MRP Foundation Schools in regards to the implementation of the various components.
- Set up meetings with stakeholders in schools programme and develop/maintain these relationships.
- Assist with the provision of content on MRPF Schools (names, places, relevant data etc) to be used in various communication channels (website, newsletters, social media etc.)
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor Degree, preferably B.Ed Foundation or Intermediate Phase, B.Ed Honours would be an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience in a school
- Proficiency in use of technology- including tablet, smart phone, MS Packages/Outlook
- Experience in facilitation and coordination of workshops/meetings
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from local community based organisations, to international funding partners.
- Be organized with strong time / priority management skills
- Strong communication and reporting skills, with high attention to detail
- Resourceful and have insight into education challenges
- Have a valid driver’s license and have own reliable car
- Confident driver, willing to spend many hours on the road travelling between sites
- Residing within the Durban area
Added advantage:
- Experience/ knowledge of NGO Sector
- Counselling and motivational skills
- Understanding and can speak Zulu
- Knowledge of teacher education programmes and development
Application Process:
- Please send CV and letter of motivation to: [email protected]
- Please note that only candidates that meet the requirements and are shortlisted, will be contacted
- Please do not apply if you do not meet the mimimum requirements
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