JOB SUMMARY
To recommend the formulation of regional educational policies along the provision of technical assistance to the schools divisions.
Monitor the implementation of the TA system across the region and to provide valid information and feedback in the formulation of strategic educational and operational plans for the region and schools divisions.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education: Master’s degree in education or other relevant degree or Master’s degree with specific area of specialization
Experience: 2 years as Principal or 2 years as Head Teacher or 2 years as Master Teacher
Eligibility: RA 1080 (Teacher)
Trainings: 8 hours of relevant training
Preferred Qualifications: Experience or training in Monitoring and Evaluation
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESULT AREA: QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS AND POLICY FORMULATION & ADOPTION
Provides data/information gathered from national issuances, internal and external research findings, M&E and TA reports as inputs for the development and adjustments of the Regional QA-M&E and Assessment frameworks which serves as bases for the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS)
Designs QA-M&E processes and tools to operationalize the QMS framework of the region
Coordinates the development of regional guidelines/standards/tools in assessing the performance of groups and individuals (e.g. the performance of organizational units, Learners, School Heads and Education Managers).
Organizes the formation, training and practice of M&E Teams in the RO and SDOs through regular monitoring and provision of support to sustain functional quality assurance systems
Facilitates group processes for the review of existing national standards for its localization as appropriate to the region
Coordinates and facilitates the processes for preparing standards and guidelines for quality assuring regional core processes
Prepares QMS Manuals and Guidelines in various format and medium as easy reference for various users and audiences in the region.
KEY RESULT AREA: PROGRESS M&E
Coordinates and facilitates the conduct of a quarterly regional monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment activity e.g Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adjustment (RMEA) in order to monitor and validate regional performance for its continuous improvement
Monitors the conduct of schools division’s (assigned to QAD member) quarterly monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment activity (DMEA)and the submission of the report on the performance of the schools division office to apprise regional management of the progress and challenges of the schools division.
Conducts monitoring and evaluation of the performance of private schools in the region to assess compliance to educational quality standards.
Prepares M & E reports (areas of strengths and areas for improvements) as basis for Technical Assistance of the FTAT in the assigned schools divisions.
Monitors and assess implementation of national and regional programs and projects in order to obtain information for making recommendations on program/project adjustments to ensure attainment of program/project goals and objectives.
KEY RESULT AREA: RESULTS M&E
Prepares for the regional office management an annual report on the performance of the regional office against education outcome indicators
Prepares for the management committee (RD and SDS) a consolidation of the performance of schools divisions against education outcomes.
Prepare for the management committee (RD and SDS) policy recommendations in relation to regional assessment results and identified regional challenges.
Prepare the regional management committee (RD and SDSs) an annual report on performance of private schools in the region and compliance to educational quality standards
Performs assessment of public and private schools (assigned to QAD member) by checking and validating SDO’s documentation of school’s compliance to requirements and standards of quality basic education, in order to provide sound basis for recommending to the Regional Director, the accreditation, establishment and/or recognition of the school.
Identify, gather data/ research, ensure accuracy and document best practices on quality management from the region, schools divisions, public and private schools to provide basis for sharing and dissemination and possible implementation by others.
KEY RESULT AREA: COORDINATION WITH OTHER RO UNITS
Assists Chief of QAD in communicates M & E results to concerned FDs/Units and schools division management teams
Participates in designing and crafting REDP that will set the strategic directions for the region.
Assists the PPD in the review and validation of the DEDP to determine its alignment to the strategic direction of the region.
KEY RESULT AREA: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Work with a cross-functional team of Educational Supervisors to identify the needs of the assigned cluster of schools division as basis for the region’s provision of technical assistance.
Work with the QAD functional division team to identify and provide interventions to respond to QAD related concerns of the schools division in the region
KEY RESULT AREA: UNIT PERFORMANCE
Describes accurately the functions performed and submits promptly performance reports to Chief of QAD
Attends and participates in staff meetings to be updated on current information and communication critical to the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the unit
Gets involved in the review of the work systems and processes to ensure optimum productivity and efficiency of the unit