Regional Academic Coordinator-ITREB for Lower Chitral

Job Summary

ITREBP is mandated to impart an understanding of the essential principles of  Tariqah within the broader context of Islam as a whole through a comprehensive Religious Education Curriculum, developed by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), London, UK for the global Ismaili Community.

The Regional Academic Coordinator will be responsible to provide the overall leadership to the region. S/he will be responsible to provide academic and human resources support to the region in line with the policies and procedures set up by the National Board. Besides, s/he would be taking lead in planning and implementing the staff development initiatives in coordination with relevant stake holders. The individual will play an important role in preparing long and medium range plans as well as the planning of annual programmes and implementation mechanisms in conjunction with the themes coordinators. S/he would also be actively participation in National Planning and goals setting on behalf of his/her region. He would be reporting to the Area Manager while having strong functional relationship with the Regional Chairman. In particular, s/he will be expected to perform following Term of Reference.

Role and Responsibilities:

• To provide appropriate leadership in a team environment on Regional matters in line with the National directions.
• To ensure quality implementation of annual regional academic plans with the support of Academic Lead.
• To monitor Access and other regional targets as per the five-year plan.
• To assist Area Manager in planning and implementing staff development initiatives (academic/professional) in the region.
• To assist Area Manager in facilitating Head Office based staff development initiatives.
• To ensure the proper pilot testing (where required) of new programs and ideas in collaboration with the Area Manager, Academic Lead and the Theme Coordinators of RE, Youth Development and Waez.
• Ensure proper assessment systems are in place at the REC level in the region.
• Ensure the development of annual academic and operational plans and budgets at the regional level with the assistance of the Academic Lead.
• To ensure proper coordination between Head Office departments and the Regions.
• To ensure timely submission of various reports to Head Office.
• To appraise the Regional staff members in close consultation with the Academic Lead and give regular feedback to them for improvement and to support the Area Manager to ensure an effective appraisal and feedback mechanism in the regions.
• Conduct any other function as and when assigned by the Area Manager, Regional Chairman and Manager Operations ITREB for Pakistan.

Required Skills

Required Skills

• Master in any discipline preferably M.Ed., MBA, MPA from a recognized university along with at least 5 – 6 years of academic & management experience in an educational institution(s) or development sector.
• Working experience in the field of REC system is desirable but not a must.
• An understanding of and exposure to the perspectives of the IIS will be an advantage.
• The post holder must possess demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• A strategic thinker who is able to develop a strong team with effective people management skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills in English and Urdu with hands-on working experience on MS Office.