Education Specialist at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

VSO is currently implementing the Child Friendly Schools Project in various primary schools in Malawi. The project is thus looking for an education specialist who will be able to train and support lectures, teachers and school administrators in child-friendly teaching and learning methodologies, mainstream DET approach into their teaching as well as the overall school activities. This role is based in Malawi.

Qualifications For Education Specialists Job

• At least 5 years’ experience working in the education sector
• Teaching and classroom management experience especially in the early grades (first and second year of primary school)
• Experience in using different and innovative approaches to improve learning outcomes.
• Experience in the use of data/research outcomes to make and implement initiatives that would enhance learning.
• Ability to self-manage, set targets and self-monitor would also be ideal.
• Teacher training, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Experience in using technology in education would also be a plus.
• VSO will assess all candidates against the following competencies, which make up VSO’s volunteer competency framework.
• Open minded and respectful.
• Resilient and adapt well to new situations.
• Able to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships.
• But most of all, as this is the vision of VSO, you’re competent to seek and share knowledge.