Program Associate

Company Description

eLIMU -a leading digital education content provider in East Africa, based in Kenya. The organisation is focused on creating interactive and engaging, contextually relevant Digital Learning resources to improve learning outcomes for students across Africa. This role is responsible for coordinating the activities focused on creating innovative digital learning resources that leverage proven pedagogies and cutting-edge technology, aligned with our unique context in Africa to transform education on the continent.

Job Description

Job Purpose
The Program Associate will play a crucial role in overseeing the development, design, and delivery of eLimu’s learning experiences. He/she will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including content creators, designers, engineers, and educators, to ensure our programs are both educational and engaging for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the overall program roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision, mission, and impact goals.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop new learning initiatives, features and programs that are innovative and scalable.
• Conduct research and assess market needs to inform the design of educational content and user experiences.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, content creators, and product teams to ensure learning experiences are pedagogically sound and developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure that our programs meet local and international educational standards, addressing diverse learning styles, languages, and cultures.
• Communicate program goals, milestones, and status updates to internal stakeholders and external partners, building strong relationships along the way.
• Establish clear metrics for assessing the effectiveness and impact of learning experiences.
• Conduct feedback loops with educators, parents, and children to improve and refine the product.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program management, project management, or instructional design within an educational or EdTech setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, Instructional Design, or a related field. or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning principles.
• Experience in managing educational projects that involve cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of best practices in digital learning platforms and tools for young learners.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decision-making and improvements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment with a high degree of ambiguity and change.
• A genuine interest in education and a passion for creating positive learning experiences for children.