Project
Technical Assistance to Support Strengthening Teacher Training in South Sudan
Education Technology Senior Specialist
Position
Education Technology 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
Education Technology Senior Specialist, with experience designing and developing digital teacher training platforms and content.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Distance Education, or related field from a recognized university.
• Fluency in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced certification in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools, preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design frameworks.
Professional experience
• At least 8 years professional experience in educational technology and digital learning, with 3 years of which should have been in developing countries.
• Proven track record of working on similar projects aligned with best international standards.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing distance learning platforms in low-resource and conflict-affected settings.
• Track record of successfully developing and deploying digital content for teacher professional development.
• Proven ability to: design user-friendly, accessible digital learning experiences, create interactive multimedia content suitable for low-bandwidth environments, develop offline learning solutions for areas with limited connectivity, and train and support educators in using digital tools and platforms.
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