Coordinator, Program Delivery & Training (PD&T)

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Position: Coordinator, Program Delivery & Training (PD&T)

Reports to: Regional Manager, Program Delivery & Training (PD&T)

Language: English and Sesotho 

Location: Lesotho

Deadline: 4th November 2026

About TaRL Africa: 

TaRL Africa initiative is hosted by Empower Learning Africa, a not-for-profit organisation registered and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with teams in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Zambia and locally registered offices in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. TaRL Africa began as a joint venture by Pratham and J-PAL in 2019, with the goal of supporting governments and organisations across Africa to accelerate children’s foundational skill learning using the evidence-based “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) approach. TaRL Africa's vision is for every child across Africa to have foundational skills so that they can have a better future. Our mission is to ensure education systems effectively equip children with these foundational skills. 

We support governments and organisations in over 19 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to design, deliver and scale impactful TaRL programs while learning and sharing how the approach can be improved for different contexts. Together with partners, TaRL Africa has reached over 7 million children with TaRL programming. 

Summary of the Role: 

The Coordinator PD&T at TaRL Africa plays an integral role in coordinating delivery of the technical aspects of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach as well as other foundational literacy and numeracy innovations implemented by the organization in East and Southern Africa. To support the diverse learning needs and operating realities across Lesotho, they should have expertise in supporting teams, leading implementation in the country and  improving programme delivery and training to ensure high quality literacy and numeracy outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Coordination and program delivery (40%)

• Work with the Regional Manager to coordinate, shape and implement PD&T strategies for PD&T such that training and classroom delivery across Lesotho is optimised and translated into improved learning for children. 
• Develop a deep and evolving understanding of the TaRL approach through training, field visits, and engagement with the relevant stakeholders
• Provide insights and feedback that inform strategic and operational delivery approaches.
• Review and develop best practices for programme delivery and training. 

• Contribute to the development of  programme delivery guidelines for use by country and partner teams.

2. Team development and capacity building.  (20%) 

• Building capacity of partners and internal staff on the methodology and other innovations related to TaRL program delivery.

• Provide mentorship support on the implementation and review of interventions in the field (this includes classroom practice, regular classroom visits, sustained commitment to pedagogical practices with a view to continuous improvement).

3. Supporting Partnerships and Government Engagement (15%)

• Participate in the design/adjustment of  programs with the central and country teams and government so that they can be delivered effectively while being sustainably scaled.
• Provide valuable insights on the strengthening of program design and training processes (including scale-up and sustainability) to the country teams.
• Provide valuable insights to the research team in designing and implementing research projects, innovations, nimble learnings, or studies to improve the program.
• Coordinate program delivery and training activities with central and country teams. 

4. Training & ongoing capacity building of partners and country teams. (25%)

• Lead/support training workshops for general and targeted support on program delivery and training.
• Establish strong working relationships with country teams and partner organizations, providing ongoing technical support and mentoring.
• In collaboration with the Regional Manager PD&T and country team, identify areas for improvement in program delivery & methodology, and develop strategies to address them. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• 5  years work experience in the development field. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate across various functions internally and externally. 

• Pedagogical knowledge and curriculum development principles to ensure that the innovation aligns with educational standards and learning objectives.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects/programs and competing priorities.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Sesotho ; can effectively communicate and be comfortable both in the academic world and in a dynamic fast-growing organisation.
• Ability to think critically and analytically, and identify and troubleshoot potential issues before they arise.
• Prior experience working and supporting TaRL programs is an advantage.
• Interest in children’s learning and quality education.
• Effective Coaching and Mentoring skills, providing feedback for the purposes of learning and improvement.
• Working knowledge of academic policies and processes.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with government officials and partners. 

TaRL Africa Values 

1. We put children’s learning first.
2. We are always learning, improving, and innovating. 
3. We are locally rooted for high-quality delivery and sustainable impact. 
4. We are kind, respectful, and collaborative.
5. We are proactive, committed to integrity, and doing our best each day.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

TaRL Africa provides a nationally peer-benchmarked compensation package aligned with organizational salary scales, taking into account both qualifications and professional experience.

TaRL Africa is an equal-opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce.