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Project Description

The Government of South Sudan, through the Ministry of Finance and Planning in collaboration with both the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MoHEST), has received grant from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing of project entitled “Building skills for Human Capital Development in South Sudan (BSHCDSS)”- P178654. MoGEI intends to apply part of the grant proceeds to hire a consulting firm (or group/association of firms) to provide technical assistance in the development, piloting and roll-out of teacher training for pre-service training and in-service professional development. The hired firm will work with focal points at MoGEI in the Directorate of Teacher Development and Management Service, National Curriculum Development Centre and Directorate of National and Foreign Languages.

The consulting services include: to develop a comprehensive teacher training package, including (i) strengthening existing pre-service teacher training, (ii) strengthening in-service training for certified and uncertified/volunteer teachers, with a focus on a structured pedagogy approach (focused on foundational literacy and numeracy), and (iii) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers.

Position Description

EDC is seeking a Curriculum Development Senior Specialist with experience in developing structured pedagogy teacher training materials, especially in foundational literacy and numeracy.

This opportunity is contingent upon award by the donor.

Candidates shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related field from a recognized university.

Skills and Experience:

• Training in gender-responsive and inclusive curriculum design, preferred.
• Computer skills in MS Office.
• At least 8 years professional experience in curriculum development, 3 years of which should have been in developing countries.
• Proven track record of working on similar projects aligned with best international standards.
• Experience designing and developing structured pedagogy training and materials.
• Experience in developing gender-responsive and inclusive educational materials.
• Experience in development of curriculum materials in multilingual contexts is an added advantage. 
• Experience in developing curriculum materials for teacher training in resource-constrained and conflict-affected settings is an added advantage.

Language:

Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.

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