Coordinator, Programme Management and Partnerships (PM&P) - Lagos State

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About TaRL Africa

Position: Coordinator, Programme Management and Partnerships (PM&P) - Lagos State

Reports to: Manager, Programme Management & Partnerships - Nigeria

Location: Lagos State, Nigeria (with potential travel to other states)

Deadline: 31st October 2025

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 16 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to design, deliver, and scale impactful TaRL programmes while learning and sharing how the approach can be improved for different contexts. Since our inception, we have reached 7 million children in collaboration with partners. 

Summary of the Role: 

The Lagos Programme Coordinator will lead and coordinate the implementation of TaRL in partnership with Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and other stakeholders. The Coordinator will manage programme planning, partner relationships, and field execution, ensuring alignment with TaRL Africa’s strategy and donor commitments.

The role involves overseeing teacher and mentor capacity building, state-level coordination, stakeholder engagement, and programme monitoring. The Coordinator will also guide assistants, serve as the key liaison with Lagos SUBEB and partners, and ensure high-quality delivery, learning, and sustainability of TaRL in Lagos.

Major roles and responsibilities:

1. Programme Planning & Coordination (30%)

• Lead state-level planning, ensuring programme objectives, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Coordinate across TaRL Africa internal teams (Training, Pedagogy, PM&I, Finance/Admin) to deliver integrated support in Lagos.
• Support LASUBEB and LGEAs to embed TaRL into state education systems and planning processes.

2. Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement (25%)

• Serve as the primary liaison with Lagos SUBEB, LGEAs, and key partners.
• Facilitate joint planning and review meetings with government and donors.
• Strengthen government ownership by supporting institutionalization of TaRL in policies, budgets, and teacher management structures.
  

3. Teacher, Mentor & School Support (20%)

• Oversee design and delivery of TaRL training for teachers, headteachers, mentors, and LGEA officials.
• Provide technical guidance to Associates in coaching/mentoring teachers and school visits.
• Ensure challenges from the field are escalated and resolved within school terms.

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Learning (15%)

• Ensure timely data collection and reporting in collaboration with PM&I colleagues.
• Synthesize programme progress for donor and government reporting.
• Document innovations, challenges, and lessons from Lagos for cross-state learning.

5. Team Management & Capacity Strengthening (10%)

• Supervise and mentor assistants and field staff.
• Support professional development of team members.
• Ensure effective collaboration across PMP and other teams.

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Interacts with Nigeria programme team (Programme Management & Partnerships, PM&I, Pedagogy and Training, Finance & Admin).
• Collaborates with Central TaRL Africa teams and Country Director.
• Coordinates with Lagos-based staff.

External:

• Engages with Lagos SUBEB, Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), and school-level officials (headteachers, mentors, teachers).
• Maintains relationships with government partners, donors, and implementing NGOs active in Lagos.
• Represents TaRL Africa in state-level forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder meetings.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Coordination: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and guide teams towards shared goals.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align programme implementation with broader policy and system goals.
• Problem-Solving: Creative and adaptive in addressing implementation challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and sustain relationships with government, partners, and communities.
• Results Orientation: Focused on delivering measurable improvements in teaching and learning.

Education and Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, including programme management, education delivery, or NGO/government coordination.
• Experience working with state or local governments in Nigeria, ideally in education.
• Demonstrated experience in teacher training, capacity building, or programme delivery at scale.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Yoruba is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Lagos State and occasionally outside the state.

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.