Teacher training and distance learning consultant
Education & Teaching Jobs
Job Description
Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Harare
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 25-09-2020
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Education Sector Head of Unit and the Programme Specialist, the incumbent will provide support in the implementation of the COVID-19 response under the LearningNeverStops #: COVID-19 Accelerated Funding for the Education Sector in Zimbabwe and in particular:
Coordinate the development and implementation of a rapid training programme for in-service teachers. The training will provide in-service teachers with knowledge and skills needed to select remote learning options and design courses in a very short time. The training program will be comprise three modules on 1. Learning Management Systems; 2. Planning lessons for remote learning, 3. Distance Learning through Radio.
In particular, the consultant should
Refine the three module training programme and develop a detailed agenda with training partners
Identify and engage tutors and teachers to participate in the training
Organise training sessions
Support partners with the facilitation of the training
Qualifications and Experience
Output
A training programme including an agenda, detailed description and agreements with partners
At least six training sessions organised and conducted and reports prepared
At least 1000 teachers trained under the rapid training programme
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Demonstrated research abilities and interest
Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of and work experience with the United Nations will be an asset
Willingness to learn
ICT/Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: An Advanced University degree (equivalent to Masters) in Education and/or Social Sciences/Education background
Skills: Programme coordination skills and experience in teacher training
