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Strategic Program Implementation Leadership (35%)

• Develop and execute annual and termly implementation plans aligned with TFU’s strategic goals and Uganda’s Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC).

• Supervise and support Program Officers to ensure timely, effective, and consistent field delivery.

• Conduct regular field visits to assess quality, identify implementation challenges, and design improvement strategies.

• Establish and enforce program quality standards, ensuring fidelity of delivery and consistency of Fellow experience.

• Translate organizational goals into clear operational targets for Program Officers, Fellows, and schools, ensuring consistency and accountability in delivery.

• Identify and mitigate risks that could affect program quality or outcomes; maintain a proactive risk management log.

• Lead reflection and learning sessions with Program Officers to capture lessons and improve practice.

• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding, donors, and organizational standards.

• Ensure that implementation data is used to improve program design, training content, and field support strategies.

• Develop Programs report as and when needed

Team Leadership and Coaching (30%)

• Directly supervise and coach 8 Program Officers, ensuring they effectively support Fellows’ teaching practice, leadership development, and community impact.

• Establish clear performance goals and KPIs for each team member and conduct regular one-on-one check-ins, performance reviews, and coaching sessions.

• Facilitate team learning spaces, promoting collaboration, problem-solving, and peer learning among Program Officers.

• Build a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture, grounded in TFU’s core values and leadership competencies.

• Identify and address capacity-building needs through continuous professional development and mentoring.

Data-Driven Decision Making and Learning Loops (15%)

• Lead the collection, synthesis, and interpretation of data related to Fellow performance, student outcomes, and school impact.

• Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure real-time data dashboards inform decisions and adaptive planning.

• Facilitate termly reflection and learning sessions with Program Officers to capture insights and translate lessons into actionable improvements.

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all program reports and submissions.

• Contribute to the development of learning frameworks that measure program effectiveness and Fellow growth trajectories.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Management (10%)

• Build and sustain strong relationships with school leaders, district education officials, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth program delivery.

• Represent TFU at district, regional, and national education platforms, championing the value of the Fellowship and its impact on learning outcomes.

• Coordinate with schools to create enabling teaching environments and ensure shared accountability for student learning.

• Proactively manage community and school-level challenges, ensuring issues are resolved collaboratively and constructively.

• Document and share impact stories that showcase program success and influence education discourse.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Alignment (10%)

• Partner with the Design, Learning and Training teams to ensure alignment between training content and field implementation needs.

• Collaborate with the M&E team to establish shared metrics and frameworks for assessing impact.

• Work closely with the Alumni and Partnerships teams to ensure seamless transition of Fellows post-program.

• Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings, providing field-based insights that shape program strategy.

• Promote information sharing, documentation, and alignment across all program functions.