Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.  

Project Description

Mastercard Foundation’s Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative aims to transform secondary education across Africa by strengthening secondary-level teaching and learning so that young people have the 21st-century skills and competencies needed for employment, lifelong learning, and adult life. Education Development Center (EDC) is coordinating and implementing the LIT program in Liberia in collaboration with a consortium of over 10 local education partners and the Ministry of Education, focusing on all four LIT programmatic pillars: 1) Teacher Recruitment; 2) Teacher Training; 3) Education Leadership and Management; and 4) Teacher Motivation. Each program component under the respective LIT pillars will be implemented with a strong focus on inclusion and gender equity, addressing the unique needs of marginalized young women, youth with disabilities, and refugee students in underserved communities.  

LIT aims to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning by providing holistic support across the teacher lifecycle, improving pre- and in-service teacher training in secondary education across Liberia, increasing access and completion, raising learning outcomes with a focus on STEM, preparing future and work-ready youth, and strengthening the capacity of the education system to manage and supervise teacher professional development.   

EDC will oversee program management and provide technical quality assurance, including the assessment and modification of curricula, as needed. Additionally, EDC will conduct targeted capacity-strengthening activities for local partners, empowering them to take the lead in implementing sustainable, locally led education solutions that will strengthen Liberia’s education system beyond the life of the program. As the primary point of contact with the Ministry of Education at the central level, EDC will ensure a coordinated approach among all partners, leveraging lessons learned and tools from Mastercard Foundation’s regional African partners operating in the country.  

The Senior Technical Advisor for Secondary Education will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and guidance for the development and implementation of learning initiatives for junior and senior secondary students. This role will work closely with program teams, Ministry of Education staff, educational institutions, and stakeholders to design and scale effective interventions that bridge learning gaps, support curriculum adaptation, and improve student outcomes. The Advisor should have 8 years of leadership experience providing remedial learning models and/or secondary education best practices to ensure high-quality program delivery and evidence-based strategies.  

Functional Responsibilities 

• Provide overall strategic input and technical oversight to advance the project’s approach in supporting the Government of the Liberia Secondary Education delivery and systems; 

• Provide strategic and technical guidance, support to Ministry of Education to review/adapt policies and implementation framework pertaining to secondary education in Liberia; 

• Provide strategic and technical support in strengthening MoE capacities in line with LIT Liberia secondary education agenda; 

• Guide technical-staff on essential components of including curriculum design, lesson planning, teacher professional development, materials development and distribution, classroom-level assessment, universal design for learning, learner centered pedagogy and, social and emotional learning to develop and integrate highly effective and accessible activities to maximize outcomes; 

• Supervise the production of activity-supported materials, trainings, teacher and classroom supervision and monitoring, and student assessments; 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the project’s learning agenda; 

• Work with home office experts and local partners to ensure activity relevance and quality;  

• Assist in organizing and co-facilitating workshops to adapt curriculum, engaging with all project implementing partners and key project staff. 

• Provide technical guidance, build capacity, and contribute to the overall quality and effectiveness of secondary education programs. This includes ensuring programs align with national and international standards, supporting monitoring and evaluation efforts, and representing the organization in relevant forums.  

• Organize and facilitate periodic technical working group meetings as necessary, to secure key project stakeholder views and recommendations for revisions of the work readiness training materials and delivery mechanisms. 

• Prepare, and contribute to the preparation of periodic planning, progress reports, and annual reports showing achievements against output and outcome targets. 

• Participate in partner coordination meetings and other activities or events, as requested by EDC Deputy Country Director and Country Director. 

• Facilitate arrangements for organizing meetings, trainings and workshops. 

• Provide technical assistance to Implementation staff and partners as needed. 

• Be the Point of Contact (PoC) for the Education Sector Coordination/Working Group; and inform LIT planning and positioning LIT accordingly. 

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures. 

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements: 

Education:  

• Masters degree in education or a related field.   

Skills and Experience:  

• A minimum of 7-8 years of progressively responsibility and relevant experience; 

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and management experience; 

• Experience working at the secondary education level, including work with curriculum development and teacher training;  

• Extensive experience with providing quality assurance and monitoring program implementation using qualitative and quantitative approaches; 

• Strong organizational, communication, computer, leadership, and interpersonal skills; 

• Good technical writing skills; 

• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders; 

• Willingness to travel to counties covered by the project.  

EDC affirms its steadfast commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct, ensuring the protection of all individuals from misconduct, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of these rights. Safeguarding refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect individuals, particularly vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

Per EDC and funder policy, a police record, certificate of good standing, or other official document issued by local authorities will be required for candidates working with children and/or youth to verify suitability to work with those populations.

EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Total Rewards:  

As an educational organization, we support lifelong learning for our staff.  We invest in our people so that each individual can learn, work, and be well. We support professional development for staff at all career stages, provide flexible work options, and cultivate an environment that promotes work-life balance. This position is based in Monrovia, with no relocation or allowance package. Benefits and salaries are based on local labor law and Liberian employment practices. EDC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical coverage.

Note: EDC doesn’t solicit for money from applicants at any level of the recruitment & selection process.