Programme Director-Education

JOB DESCRIPTION - PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, EDUCATION

ABOUT THE OECS

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to economic harmonisation and integration, protection of human and legal rights, and the encouragement of good governance among independent and non-independent countries in the Eastern Caribbean. Under the Treaty of Basseterre (RTB, 1981) and now The Revised RTB (2010), Member States agree to cooperate with each other and promote unity and solidarity, including participation by Protocol Members in an Economic Union. Read more...

JOB SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Director of Human and Social Division, the Programme Director provides strategic leadership for the development and implementation of a cohesive plan, to support overall human and social development in the Member States through the Education programme. The role will plan, structure, lead and drive the Education programme, which will include projects of variable risk and complexity.

The Programme Director actively identifies and solicits opportunities through extensive industry knowledge and relationships to support the Commission’s strategic priorities.

The role will be responsible for creating an environment of trust, open communication and innovative thinking in which teams can be developed and engaged.

KEY DUTIES

More specifically, the Programme Director will be expected to

• Lead in the development and implementation of a sustainable OECS Education Programme.
• Lead the planning and coordination of meetings of the Council of Ministers of Education and other bodies within the governance of the education programme.
• Identify and solicit opportunities to support the education programme and build technical capacity in the OECS region.
• Partner with the Project Management Office to lead the successful delivery of projects being implemented within the EDMU.
• Apply analysis based on research and interpretive thinking to develop solutions that support the education programme.
• Develop functional information and knowledge products to strengthen and drive the education programme and contribute to the body of research on education in the OECS.
• Plan and design the work programme, monitor its implementation and initiate appropriate action.
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders in areas of education policy, programmes and practice.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders and partners to facilitate the work of the Commission.
• Create and maintain meaningful networks across multiple functions within the Commission.
• Build technical alliances with industry experts to gain and share knowledge and information about current and future trends.
• Provide leadership to the team by fostering an environment of trust and cohesion.
• Ensure the programme staff conducts their activities in strict observance of the rules and regulations of the OECS Commission and in conformity with related legally binding Agreements.
• Serve as Project Director for all projects that fall within the Education programme.
• Partner with the Communications Unit to develop an effective communication plan to enable the work of the Education programme.
• Develop policies and represent the OECS Commission on policy negotiations and other related matters, within the remit of the Education programme.
• Identify, mitigate and manage risk in keeping with Commission policy.
• Represent the OECS Commission at Regional and International engagements.
• Carry out such other related duties as may be required from time to time by the Director, Human and Social Division.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Education Professional with at least 5 years’ experience leading public education programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels.
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Ability to develop and leverage key relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Functional experience with information, communication and technology (ICT) tools.
• Ability to apply expert knowledge and broad understanding of multiple disciplines within technical space.
• Ability to analyse problems and recommend solutions.
• Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to evaluate current and create new, innovative functional strategies, processes, and tools.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT