Teacher Professional Development Specialist
Djibouti
- Organization: FHI 360 - Family Health International
- Location: Djibouti
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Teacher Professional Development Specialist based in Djibouti.
Project Description
The anticipated Djibouti Early Grade Reading Program will support the Government of Djibouti to improve early grade reading outcomes for students, through the primary result areas of improved reading instruction, teaching and learning materials, and community engagement.
Position Description
The Teacher Professional Development Specialist will have overall responsibility for managing and providing quality assurance for professional development in reading and writing programming. He or she will lead and manage the design and implementation of training content for literacy, second language acquisition, classroom management, formative and summative assessment, active learning, inclusion of children with disabilities, gender sensitivity, alternative discipline and safe schools, etc. The Teacher Professional Development Specialist will collaborate with project materials development, M&E, and community engagement teams, as well as with CFEEF, CRIPEN, to ensure consistency and cohesion of all teacher support, training, coaching, and mentoring. This individual will develop tools and resources to support the training and supervision of teacher professional development coaches and mentors, as well as for evaluating program effectiveness. He or she will provide leadership on the design of teacher professional development materials, including scope, sequence and timing of the program. Activities may include identifying professional development gaps, choosing professional development objectives, designing training's, writing training manuals, designing coaching structure and materials, designing other professional development opportunities (such as peer learning or e-courses), and amending the professional development structure as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in education, education planning, education policy, elementary education, education management instructional systems design or other relevant field.
- At least 5 years of experience in teacher professional development program design and implementation for curriculum and materials development; active learning methods; learning materials in low-resource environments; and mentoring and capacity-building of teachers, teacher educators, staff, and counterparts.
- Knowledge of the Djiboutian teacher professional development context and Ministry structures at the national and regional levels.
- Knowledge of international best practices in reading and writing content and instructional practices.
- Experience with research, monitoring, and evaluation and the application of findings to improve reading and writing programs.
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills working on large and complex donor-funded programs, preferably with USAID.
- Experience reporting on large donor-funded programs, preferably with USAID contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and gain the respect and confidence of host country counterparts, staff, and clients.
- Ability to mentor, motivate and empower the performance of team members and counterparts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills French are required.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication in English preferred.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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