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• Create a sustainable knowledge base within
  Mango Tree with regards to educational tools and methods
• Develop and execute content related
  trainings, both internal and external
• Create methodologies and systems for
  development of materials and train Mango Tree staff to use these
• Capture the current knowledge within the
  project and Mango Tree as a whole by developing manuals
• Work closely with experts – either
  individuals or expert centers – to bring knowledge within Mango Tree
• Where needed develop support and or
  implement trainings with regards to NULP
• Develop and adapt educational tools and
  methods
• Support development and adaptation of
  literacy and education materials using Mango Tree’s approaches to
  education and literacy instruction in Ugandan schools, including the
  development of relevant, simple, user-friendly, effective teaching and
  learning materials
• Offer technical assistance to NULP and
  other projects, ensuring that Mango Tree’s literacy model is implemented
  in the correct way together with the NULP team
• Participate in meetings with clients to
  assess their needs and develop creative communication strategies and
  innovative education products using Mango Tree’s strategic design process
• Participate in the development of a wide
  variety of literacy materials and curricula for trainings, education
  programs and grassroots community development resources
• Write initial text for products and create
  illustration ideas
• Work closely with artists and designers
• Actively participate in situational
  analyses and other field activities
• Support the Customer Relationship
  Management Department to write the deliverables sections of project
  proposals and briefs, particularly literacy, education and curriculum
  development projects.
• Assist in the creation of assessment tools
  for evaluating literacy competencies in pupils in local language and
  English on a continuous, termly and annual basis
• Serve as the face of Mango Tree,
  showcasing expert knowledge with regards to education in general and NULP
  in particular
• Provide content for the annual literacy
  events in northern Uganda, such as Mother Tongue Day
• Communicate about methods and content with
  key organizations like the National Curriculum Development Center, the
  Ministry of Education and Sports, civil society organizations and donors
• Represent Mango Tree in various education
  related forums and serve as the contact person with the Ministry of
  Education and Sports where needed
• Provide technical input in writing funding
  proposals where applicable
• Support the NULP team to develop
  communication messages to various audiences using different forms of media
• Support other departments
• Collaborate with CRM staff to write
  project proposals and briefs that include commitments to product quality
  and project timelines for education and literacy projects; assist when
  required in the development of donor proposals for NULP
• Work closely with project managers to
  create project plans, including work schedules and budgets
• Liaise with project managers and the
  Consultancy, Design and Production Departments to ensure projects are
  within budget, on time and in line with project objectives
• Support other departments as necessary or
  when special needs arise
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as
  assigned by the creative director or program director NULPNULP Director in
  agreement with the Creative Director

• The applicant should hold a Master’s
  degree in education or related field of study
• A minimum of three to five years’
  experience in developing and implementing education programs, specifically
  on developing tools and methods for education is critical
• Past experience living and working in
  Africa, preferably East Africa
• Classroom experience strongly desired
• Excellent oral and written English skills
  and abilities; computer abilities are a must
• Prior experience working with education
  materials; publishing strongly desired, including layout conceptualization
  and copy editing
• Understanding of low-income communities in
  developing countries and a passion for empowering them
• If possible experience in proposal writing
  to major international donors
• Excellent track record of high level
  performance, creativity and leadership
• Able to maintain high standards for
  quality work with a critical eye for details
• Able to create and contribute to a working
  environment that is energetic, empowering and dynamic
• Excellent networker, ideally having an
  extensive professional network in the education sector in Uganda and East
  Africa
• Ability to understand the NGO and
  education community in Uganda and East Africa

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