The Project Manager for the
ADLP (Accelerated Digital Learning Program) initiative is responsible for
overseeing the establishment of digital MicroSchools aimed at providing access
to quality education through digital learning platforms. This role involves
comprehensive project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion within
the stipulated time and budget. The Project Manager will coordinate with
various stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure that the project objectives
align with the organization's mission of delivering functional literacy and
digital skills to underserved communities. The ideal candidate must possess
strong project management skills, a deep understanding of educational
technology, and the ability to manage large-scale projects in a non-profit
setting.
Project Planning & Initiation:
- Develop a
detailed project plan for the ADLP initiative, outlining timelines, milestones,
and resource allocation.
- Secure
necessary approvals and partnerships with local authorities and stakeholders to
ensure project alignment with regional education goals.
- Collaborate
cross-functionally to bring design improvements and enhance effectiveness of
the model
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop
benchmarks for assessment of program effectiveness
Execution & Monitoring:
- Oversee the
implementation of digital micro schools, ensuring that each site is equipped
with the necessary technology, educational content, and trained personnel.
- Monitor the
progress of each MicroSchool establishment, ensuring adherence to the project
design, timeline and budget.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams,
including technology, education, and community engagement, to ensure seamless
execution of the project.
Resource Management:
- Manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and materials, to
ensure efficient use and avoid wastage.
- Maintain regular communication with
stakeholders, including donors, community leaders, and internal teams, to
provide updates on project progress and address any concerns.
- Prepare and present project reports to senior leadership, highlighting
achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure that all digital MicroSchools
comply with the organization's standards for educational content, technology
use, and safety.
- Implement quality control measures to
ensure that each micro school meets its educational objectives and provides a
high-quality learning environment.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of the digital MicroSchools on student
learning outcomes, making adjustments as needed to improve effectiveness.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks to the project
and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
- Handle unforeseen challenges and obstacles, ensuring minimal disruption
to project timelines and objectives.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s
degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience: 5-7
years of experience in project management, with a focus on operational
projects.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Respect & Dignity
- Integrity
- Operational Excellence
- Passion for change
- Teamwork
Technical Competencies:
Project Planning & Management:
- Project Planning Expertise: Proficiency in
developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource
allocation, and risk management for large-scale initiatives.
- Resource Allocation: Strong ability to manage
and optimize resources, ensuring that project needs are met within budget
constraints.
Execution & Monitoring:
- Implementation Oversight: Expertise in
overseeing the establishment of multiple project sites simultaneously, ensuring
adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Progress Monitoring: Proficiency in tracking
project milestones and making necessary adjustments to ensure successful
project execution.
- Team Coordination: Strong ability to coordinate
with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution across different
departments.
Resource Management:
- Budget Management: Advanced skills in managing
project budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds and avoiding cost overruns.
- Personnel Management: Ability to manage project
personnel, including hiring, training, and performance monitoring, ensuring
that the project team operates efficiently.
- Communication Skills: Proficiency in maintaining
clear and regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project
progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Team Building: Working with all teams to bring
alignment on project timelines, activities and deliverables
- Reporting: Expertise in preparing and presenting
detailed project reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting
key achievements and challenges.
- Partnership Building: Ability to build and
maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, community leaders, and
donors, ensuring project support and alignment with regional goals.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Standard Compliance: Advanced knowledge of
quality assurance practices, ensuring that all project sites meet
organizational standards for educational content and technology use.
- Impact Evaluation: Expertise in monitoring and evaluating
project outcomes, particularly in terms of student learning, and making
data-driven adjustments to improve effectiveness.
- Safety & Compliance: Ability to ensure that all project activities
comply with safety regulations and organizational policies, mitigating risks to
students and staff.
Risk Management:
- Risk Identification: Strong ability to identify
potential project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Crisis Management: Expertise in handling
unforeseen challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and
objectives.
- Contingency Planning: Proficiency in developing
and implementing contingency plans to address project risks and ensure
continuity.
Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field
- 5-7 years of project management experience (operational projects)
- Proficiency in developing comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
- Experience managing large-scale, multi-site implementation projects
- Deep understanding of educational technology and digital learning platforms
- Budget management and resource optimization skills
- Personnel management including hiring, training, and performance monitoring
- Cross-functional team coordination and stakeholder communication (donors, community leaders, internal teams)
- Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment expertise for educational outcomes
- Quality assurance, standards compliance, and safety oversight for program sites
- Risk identification, contingency planning, and crisis management skills
- Reporting and presentation skills for senior leadership and partners
- Behavioral competencies: Respect & Dignity, Integrity, Operational Excellence, Passion for change, Teamwork
What We Do
Teach the World Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the global illiteracy crisis. It establishes and deploys scalable models of literacy and learning by leveraging digital technology, providing interactive education games via tablets and smartphones to out-of-school children in resource-constrained regions such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Malawi.
