Functional Literacy & Numeracy Accelerated Learning Specialist - Remote at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

Job description

Role Overview

The specialist will provide Teacher Professional Development (TPD) support to Educator Facilitators (EFs) and Primary school Teachers participating in the Education for Life Project. The Specialist is expected to build the capacity of the EFs and Teachers specifically on Functional Literacy and Numeracy; Gender and Social inclusion; Safeguarding and Girls right to Education, lifelong learning and transition to meaningful employment opportunities. Key strategies to be used are: Assessment of skills and competency gaps, Skills training, coaching and mentorship through class room observations, constructive feedback and Peer Learning Forums.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

A combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described:

• Qualified teacher with, as a minimum, a degree in Education from a recognised institution. Preferably, qualification as a teacher trainer.
• Evidence of work in Literacy, numeracy and Accelerated Learning-Functional literacy and Numeracy is greatly desired
• Minimum of five years’ teaching experience in primary level, preferably comprising experience in both well-resourced and minimally-resourced education systems.
• Ability to teach large classes in minimally-resourced education systems and develop teaching and learning materials from low cost, locally available materials.
• Ability to demonstrate inclusive, learner-centred, process-oriented teaching and learning methodologies and positive discipline practices.
• Understanding of ‘traditional’ ways of teaching and learning, and how to build on them to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Experience in adult learning methodologies and in training teachers in learner-centred pedagogies, lesson planning and schemes of work, positive discipline, inclusive classroom management and curriculum strategies, and formative and summative assessment.
• Experience in delivering a range of teaching development activities, preferably including through in-service, pre-service and distance modalities, and at a variety of different levels, but especially training primary teachers. Experience to include the development of teacher training materials and/or curricula.
• Experience in assessing capacity, designing capacity development strategies through participatory mechanisms, and delivering staff development through a variety of means, including formal and informal training, mentoring, and workshop facilitation.
• Knowledge and Experience in psychosocial support, safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to rapidly understand the policy, strategic and institutional environment and to provide contextually appropriate, relevant, achievable and accurate technical advice.
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends in teacher development, preferably including own research.
• Ability to use ICT software to develop basic work plans, budgets, training plans and monitoring and evaluation tools, and the ability to write concise, accurate reports in easily-understood language.
• Ability to use evidence to inform programme development and management.
• Commitment to participatory and inclusive methods of working, and to form relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
• Ability to work in difficult environments.

Language Requirement

• Fluent in English language
• Fluent in the catchment language and understanding of county specific socio-cultural, political and economic dynamics

Competencies and Behaviour

Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These

Core Competencies

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF EITHER GARRISA,ISIOLO,MIGORI OR KISUMU AND KILIFI.

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Allowance

As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.