CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 27 Oct 2014

The main objective of this consultancy is to provide support in technically reviewing curriculum materials for the Emergency Education Radio Programme.

Specific Objectives

a) Technically review Scope and Sequence documentation for initial 3 month Early Grades Literacy and Numeracy radio programme.

b) Technically review and support the development of content for radio based Literacy and Numeracy sessions for Early Grades.

Specific tasks

a) Review Scope and Sequence documentation for initial 3 month period (12 weeks)

b) Provide technical support to the review of overall Emergency Education Response.

c) Provide technical support for the content development of an initial 24Literacy and Numeracy lessons within a one hour scripted programme for Early Grades.

d) Each month, review the entire content used over the previous month, and identify gaps, strengths and changes/areas for improvement required. within a one hour long programme/script.

1. Expected Outputs (Deliverables linked to tasks above)

a) Input provided into the development and review of Scope and Sequence documentation.

b) Feedback provided on appropriate content to guide scripting of radio sessions.

For both outputs a) and b);

o Review documents within 48 hours of receipt and provide feedback and suggested changes including rationale.

o At the end of each month of lessons, review progress and provide a 3 page report on lessons learned including guidance notes for the upcoming month. These will need to be referred to and incorporated in the next month of lessons, and be reported against in the next period

o Provide an overall review of the 3 month period completed, and make recommendations for the next quarter of lessons

c) Emergency Education Response Strategy reviewed and feedback documented and discussed with Education team

o Summarise recommendations in a report (ca 5 pages)

2. Duration

The overall consultancy work is expected to span for an initial three month period. Please see work plan below.

3. Experience and Qualifications required

· Qualified and experienced primary school teacher

· Strong technical understanding of Early Grades Literacy and Mathematics

· Experience working in education in development/emergency contexts (minimum 2 years)

· Third level qualification in Education or a related field

· Experienced teacher trainer and experience in curriculum development at primary levels

· Very strong technical knowledge and understanding of child centred teaching and learning practices

· Excellent English skills

· Ability to be creative and innovative

4. Lines of Communication

The Consultant will report to the National Education Coordinator- Sierra Leone and may work remotely provided they have access to reliable internet connection.

How to apply:

Please apply to Nina Gehm via email with a covering letter and CV –

Nina.Gehm@concern.net