Project
Technical Assistance to Support Strengthening Teacher Training in South Sudan
Language Pedagogy Senior Specialist
Position
Language Pedagogy Senior Specialist
Project description
The Government of South Sudan (GoSS), through the Ministry of Finance and Planning (MoFP) in collaboration with both the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MoHEST), is implementing a five-year World Bank-funded project entitled “Building Skills for Human Capital Development in South Sudan” (BSHCD). The Project's Development Objective is to increase skills development opportunities in teaching and digital agriculture and strengthen capacity for management of the education system.
The team 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 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. The team will:
1. Review existing pre-service and in-service teacher training and professional development programs and materials in South Sudan for their alignment with the national curriculum and existing teacher capacity.
2. Provide technical assistance towards the revision of the teacher training curriculum, and the design of a phasing plan to develop and print teacher guides and materials. Develop, pilot test and adapt additional teacher guides and training materials for existing training programs.
3. Develop and pilot a training program focused on a structured pedagogy approach, including teacher training guides, training materials, coaching manuals, etc.
4. Print all approved re-developed teacher training materials which includes teacher guides, the modules, curriculum framework, syllabus documentation.
5. Provide inputs to MoGEI on qualification pathways in Teacher Professional Development, including certification pathways for uncertified/volunteer teachers
6. Collaborate with MoGEI to design and implement training-of-trainer workshops for tutors (teacher trainers) to use new materials and training modalities.
7. Provide capacity building for MoGEI officials at the national and state levels, National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI) managers and other project staff as required.
Job description
Language Pedagogy Senior Specialist, with experience on designing teacher training in multi-lingual contexts.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Language Education, or related field from a recognized university.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of Arabic; excellent communication skills.
• Training in adult learning methodologies and language acquisition theory required.
• Knowledge of mother tongue-based multilingual education principles, preferred
• Training in adult learning methodologies, preferred.
• Computer skills in MS Office.
Professional experience
• At least 8 years professional experience in language teaching and teacher training, with 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 implementing language pedagogy programs in multilingual contexts, particularly in resource-constrained and conflict affected settings.
• Demonstrated experience developing language-specific structured pedagogy materials and training modules.
• Experience in mother tongue-based instruction and English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching methodologies.
• Track record of successfully implementing different language training modalities (centerbased, school-based, distance learning, mentoring and coaching).
Additional information
Only the most relevant candidates will be contacted.
South Sudan
Attachments
Duration of assignment
01/09/2025 - 01/07/2028
Deadline for applications
31/03/2025
Job type
short term
Job status
prequalification
Project reference
25-0013-000-SSD-WB-BSHCDSS