مطلوب أخصائي/ة تدريب للعمل لدى منظمة دولية

Curriculum & Training Specialist

Closing date: 01 May 2018
Job Description

Position

Curriculum & Training Specialist

Grade

D1

Department & Location

Program Department

Amman, Jordan – with travel to project sites

Closing Date

1/ May 2018

Reports to (position):

Project Manager

Purpose: How does this post support Plan’s strategy and mission?

Plan International works in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan International aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by working in partnership with others and operating effectively. Plan International has been working in Jordan since 2016, collaborating with national and international partners to support the recovery and resilience of the Jordanian host population and Syrian refugees by providing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), child protection, and women’s empowerment services.

Plan International is seeking a Curriculum & Training Specialist, an integral member of Plan International Jordan and the upcoming project “Providing access to quality ECCD services for Syrian refugee children and girls & boys from host communities in Jordan”. The Specialist will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE), community-based organizations, and information, communication and technology (ICT) partners in improving access and quality of kindergarten programs as well as in introducing the use of ICT in the delivery of kindergarten services for both Syrian refugee children and those from host communities.

Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Curriculum & Training Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and managing all curriculum development and training programs covered under the project and will provide technical support to the MoE, project coordination structures and other partners in the community mapping of kindergarten needs, as well as the establishment of relevant KG learning spaces as identified by the mapping study. Likewise, the Specialist will provide technical support to the MoE ECD Directorate in the roll-out of the comprehensive teacher training program, as well as the development and piloting of digital enrichment materials for KG teachers, students and parents. She/he will be critical in ensuring training content developed take into account gender-responsive, age and developmentally appropriate teaching and learning approaches.

Specifically, the Specialist is expected to:

Support the Ministry of Education (MoE) in rolling-out and monitoring the comprehensive teacher training program and in-service training

Support the MoE to develop enrichment materials for MoE KG curriculum on gender-sensitive teacher and learning approaches

Support the Ministry of Education, ICT partners and other key stakeholders in the following:

a. Development of gender-sensitive KG digital enrichment teaching-learning materials.

b. Train and supervise teachers on the use of said materials

Ensure that emphasis is placed on the holistic development of the learners that encompasses both their cognitive and socio-emotional development

Support the documentation of the processes, good practices and lessons learned arising from this project to inform project strategies and policy advocacy and development.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require proven professional experience gained within education in a humanitarian context is essential
Advanced university degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Curriculum Development, Social Sciences or relevant disciplines;

Demonstrated experience in supporting work on national curricula development, curricula reviews/assessments and teacher training

Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years of experience.

Experience in providing strategic advice and the development of public policies

Knowledge and experience working in the ECE/education sector in Jordan

Strong understanding of gender and ability to engage on gender equality issues

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Knowledge

Strong knowledge and experience in effective management practices in complex environments

Excellent understanding of education issues and relevant major players in Jordan

Good understanding of ECE and the primary education sector

Understanding of integrated humanitarian and development issues and community development

Knowledge and understanding of gender issues, especially pertaining to the education sector

Strong knowledge in planning, monitoring, evaluating programs and ongoing developments in evaluation tools and processes for education projects

Skills:

Ability to engage with a cross-section of stakeholders in the public and private sectors.

Outstanding communication skills, with excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic

Proven facilitation skills and demonstrated experience in leading joint group efforts

A passion for mission driven work and personal values aligned with those of Plan International’s purpose and values.

Behaviors (Plan International’s Values in Practice)

· We are open and accountable

· Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

· Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

· Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

· Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

· Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.

We strive for lasting impact

· Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

· Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

· Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

· Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

· Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

· Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

· Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

· Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

· Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

· Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

· Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Demonstrates high degree of accountability and commitment to organizational values and commitments to children’s rights, gender equality, inclusion among others
Level of Contact with Children:

Minimal interaction directly with children

Please send your updated CV and one page cover letter in English

The closing date for applications is the 1 of May, 2018.

National Level

Jordanian Applicants Only

HOW TO APPLY:
Jordanian Applicants Only

Please send your updated CV and one page cover letter in English

at : [email protected]

No later than 1/May/2018