Location: Harare
Type of Contract: Duration: Fixed Term-Full time
1 year with possibility of one year extension
Background
REPSSI is a Training partner in a teaming arrangement involving the continuous professional development of
teachers in 3 provinces of Zimbabwe. REPSSI will be contributing to the capacity strengthening of ECD teachers
to implement the Social and Emotional Learning Project. This is a program that is designed to promote best
practice, inclusion, wellbeing and equality in early childhood development. The initiative seeks to reduce
adverse behaviours and attitudes in children and to increase pro-social attitudes and behaviours in children at
an early age.
Key Objective/ specific outcomes:
REPSSI seeks to appoint a dedicated and knowledgeable Early Childhood Education Social and Emotional
Learning teacher professional capacity development coordinator to join our team.
The candidate will be responsible for facilitating the continuous teacher professional development focussing
on in-service early childhood development teachers.
The national coordinator should be well-versed in early childhood development, educational theories, and
teaching methods.
The position reports directly to the Programme Manager.
Organizational Relationships:
Responsible to: Programme Manager
Responsible for: Heritage Based Social and Emotional Learning Project
Internal Relationships Project staff
External Relationships Partners contributing to the TEACH Programme
Corporate Responsibility Country programmatic engagements and Coordination
Area Key Responsibilities
1. Project Coordination and Management
Facilitate professional development and training of teachers on the
concept of the Social and Emotional learning
Responsible for coordinating the enhancement of knowledge, skills, and
best practices to teachers work with ECD B children.
Deliver training sessions in a variety of settings including workshops,
classrooms, and one-on-one coaching.
Responsible to the provision of guidance and support to teachers by the
training team
Use specified teaching strategies to ensure the effective delivery of the
programme
Ensure compliance with Technical Partner Guidance on delivering the
programme
Collaborate with TEACH partners and implementing Committee to improve
instructional strategies
Responsible for guidance and support to trainees during their practical
training
Assess the performance of the trainees and provide constructive feedback
Develop and maintain professional relationships with MoPSE personnel
involved in the programme
2. Communication
Excellent communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent report writing, analytical and oral presentation skills
3. Other
requirements
Contribute to development of other REPSSI programmes when requested
by management.
Participate in the organisational strategic planning (planning, reviews and
related activities)
Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
Coaching/mentoring skills.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions and results oriented
Carry out other work as assigned
4. Minimum qualifications and experience
Proven experience as an Early Childhood Education Trainer or similar role
within the Zimbabwe Education System
Knowledge of early childhood development and education theories
Ability to evaluate and adapt training programs
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
preferred
Valid teaching degree or Diploma from a recognised university of teachers’
college
Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem solving skills
with capacity to see the bigger picture.
To apply write to:
The Country Director, REPSSI Zimbabwe
60 East Court Road
Belvedere
Harare
Or email to
repssi.zw@repssi.org
Closing Date
The closing date is 12 December 2024
REPSSI is committed to the principles of employment equity and an employment environment free of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the due date, consider your application as unsuccessful