Senior Manager- Early Years & Foundational Learning

Opportunity Information

The Role

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strategic professional to lead its Early Years & Foundational Learning (EYFL) portfolio from Karachi and Lahore. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in strengthening Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) and Foundational Learning (Pre-School to Grade 2/3), ensuring high-quality, play-based, inclusive, and evidence-driven programmes.

•Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and quality assurance of ITA's Early Years and Foundational Learning programmes •Review, strengthen, and develop ECCE and Foundational Learning curricula, assessments, CPD frameworks, teaching-learning materials, implementation tools, and monitoring systems •Design and deliver capacity-building programmes, training modules, workshops, diploma courses, and professional development initiatives for teachers, school leaders, and education stakeholders •Conduct training needs assessments, provide technical support, and oversee district academic and training teams through mentoring, monitoring, classroom observations, and evaluations •Design and implement teacher and student assessment systems, accountability mechanisms, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) •Build strategic partnerships with government departments, development partners, academia, TVET institutions, PSDA, NAVTTC, TEVTA, and other national and international stakeholders •Lead policy engagement, research, documentation, and knowledge generation on Early Years and Foundational Learning •Develop innovative learning resources and publications in collaboration with ITA's publishing and research teams •Drive the digital transformation of ECCE resources through collaboration with LMS, animation, multimedia, and digital learning teams •Coordinate effectively with internal programmes, including SMP, WFP, and other ITA initiatives, as well as external partners •Analyse programme data, prepare technical reports, and generate evidence-based recommendations for programme improvement •Ensure compliance with ITA's policies, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, Child Protection, and PSEA standards •Support institutional initiatives, including Pakistan Learning Festivals (PLFs), and perform other responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager/ CEO

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements