ACCA UK Jobs - Education Manager
Organisation: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)Reports to: Head of ACCA UgandaACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body with 428,000 students and 162,000 members in 173 countries. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.Job Summary: The ACCA Education Manager will be responsible for devising national strategies and ensuring the development and implementation of education services for the broad range of ACCA stakeholders including Learning providers, universities, employers’ training ACCA and FIA students and educational regulators. The Education Manager will also be responsible for managing student affairs, identifying opportunities for growth in our student numbers and marketing the ACCA qualifications countrywide. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the development and implementation of national educational plans and related budget activities, in line with the country strategyDevelop and manage partnerships with universitiesManage, develop and support learning providers; identifying tuition opportunities, supporting existing providers and undertaking a range of capacity building events such as forums, Training of Trainer etc.Ensure that ACCA learning providers in Uganda are equipped with the necessary products and skills knowledge and information, and to develop new tuition related toolkits to support services for ACCA tuition providers and other stakeholders of the education sector in UgandaEngage and counsel learning partners in a broad range of education matters including examinations, exam technique, study skills, course design, teaching support etc.Improve year to year conversion performance in Uganda, specifically student exam pass rates across the countryIncrease student enrolments through Managing student recruitment activities including Targeted campaigns, promoting ACCA and FIA qualifications outreach activitiesTechnically support students towards conversion, including assistance/guidance on matters relating to the practical experience requirement, annual returns etc.Perform exam centre visits to check that exams are being held in adequate conditions and work with the British Council to ensure the availability of exam centres across the countryDevelop analytics tool to guide targetedQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold a BBA or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting / Finance with relevant work experience in development, promotion and delivery of accountancy training. Qualified accountants will have an added advantage.A minimum of three years’ proven experience in the area of marketing preferably with an educational organizationThe applicant should be highly motivated, results oriented and flexible with the skills to build effective long term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to build the ACCA brand, sell the qualification and add value to our businessPossess excellent presentation skills in addition to well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present to high level stakeholders in a confident, mature manner and comfortable with public speakingExcellent team worker and team player and able to help out with other team members tasks should the need arise,and as and when required by the Head of ACCA UgandaDetailed knowledge of the ACCA qualifications including a detailed grasp of the objectives and requirements of the individual papers in ACCA and Foundations in Accountancy (FiA)Possess a broad interest and knowledge of educational issues and developments in the country and worldwide. Working knowledge and interest in delivery of accountancy trainingHands-on experience in managing projects, preferably within an educational or training environmentPractical experience in data collection and analysisHighly innovative and imaginative approach to education and teaching methodologies and issuesWill be required to travel extensively within Uganda and may involve working extra hours or some weekendsIf you are interested in joining ACCA as your preferred employer, please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable and indicating your salary expectations to jobs@accaglobal.com quoting ‘Education Manager - Uganda’ in the subject line.
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