Education Specialist

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  • Malawi
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VSO Malawi

Role Overview Summary

The Education Specialist will provide technical support and capacity building to the Ministry of Education at district, Zonal and school levels for the effective implementation of the BeFIT programme. The role is responsible for training and supporting District Education Officers, Primary Education Advisors (PEAs), teachers, and School Managers to effectively integrate Tablet-based learning into teaching practices and school systems.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Experience

  • Strong experience in training and mentoring primary school teachers (both in-service and student teachers).
  • 2 yrs motorcycle riding experience with a valid riders license obtained at least within the past 2 years.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

  • Ability to be open minded and respectful
  • Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
  • Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
  • Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Disclaimer: VSO is committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment. VSO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Any such request in VSO’s name is fraudulent and should be disregarded. Please report suspicious requests to recruitment@vsoint.org

Additional Information

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.