Deputy Team Leader - EdTech Education Research & Innovation Tender, USA - 21294759

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Deputy Team Leader - EdTech Education Research & Innovation

Deadline : 02 Apr 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 21294759

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : Department For International Development

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20004 Tel +1 202 775 9680
USA

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Deputy Team Leader - EdTech Education Research & Innovation.

Overview

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2, 500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35, 000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. Palladium is seeking a Deputy Team Leader for DFID Harnessing the Transformative Potential of Technology to Increase Learning Outcomes for All. This 8-year multi-country Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education will bring together experts in technology, education, research and innovation to answer questions around which education technology interventions deliver better learning outcomes and present the greatest value for money and social return on investment.

Location: London with the possibility of location in one of the selected countries

The role

Strategic and Operational Planning

· Leads in developing overall hub strategy that connects both strands of the hub.

· Ensures the hub is at the cutting edge of exciting and innovative education research.

· Provides to hub team members operational guidance, oversight and quality assurance for all hub activities, outputs and deliverables.

· Coordinates, manages and directs adaptive management sessions with hub staff on weekly, quarterly and annual basis.

· Oversees conduct/commission of all research and analytical work; works closely with Technical Manager (TM) to ensure analytical products and project thinking are in line with DFID expectations and Palladium requirements.

· Supervises drafting of TORs for local and international experts for research and analytical products.

· Ensures project communications are aligned with project strategy.

· Is responsible for developing annual strategic plans; operational work plans and budgets; staffing plans; performance improvement plans and other plans as required, including appropriate consultation with the Project Director, Project Operations Manager, the Client and other project stakeholders.

Programme Management

· Assumes responsibility for administrative, operational and financial support required for the effective implementation of work plans on time, within budget, meeting client and stakeholder expectations and being contractually compliant.

· Supports Team Leader by implementing communications strategy, responsible for branding and logo development. Oversees content development in the form of press releases, web updates, success stories and video clips. Supervises the staff member in charge of communications.

· Is responsible for report writing and editing of internal and external deliverables, including working closely with Knowledge Manager and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer in reporting to indicators, writing reports and answering queries.

Human Resource Management

· Leads, guides, mentors and manages the performance of direct reports and ensures appropriate leadership, guidance, mentorship and management of other staff. Supervises Knowledge Manaqer to ensure the hub is learning, sharing, applying and communicating hub lessons. Supervises M&E manager to make sure correct data is being collected and reported on.

· Participates as required in HR management including but not limited to recruitment and contracting, performance management, disciplinary and grievance proceedings, and learning and development.

Client Relationship and Stakeholder Management

· Maintains excellent working relationship with the client and supports the Team Leader in Client communications and in agreement of the hub's strategy, plans, resource requirements and any other contract amendments required, including taking responsibility in Team Leaders absence.

· Manages relationships with business partners, hub partner institutions and other hub stakeholders as appropriate.

· Maintains regular communication with relevant stakeholders and ensures that reporting and critical hub issues are resolved in a timely manner

Requirements

· At least 5-8 years experience working in a senior position conducting education research or working on education innovation programmes

· Demonstrated management capability of large donor programmes, overseeing programme, budgets and staff

· Strong expertise in building and managing programmatic relationships with high level stakeholders from government, civil society and donors

· Good understanding of education trends and education technologies

· Experience working with education institutions and think tanks

Documents

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