Projet
Technical Assistance to Support Strengthening Teacher Training in South Sudan
Curriculum Development Specialist
Poste de travail
Curriculum Development Specialist
Description du projet
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.
Description de poste
Curriculum Development Specialist, with experience in supporting the development of structured pedagogy teacher training materials, especially in foundational literacy and numeracy.
Conditions requises
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related field from a recognized university.
• Fluency in English; excellent communication skills.
• Training in gender-responsive and inclusive curriculum design, preferred.
• Computer skills in MS Office.
Professional experience
• At least 5 years professional experience in curriculum development.
• Experience supporting with the design and development of structured pedagogy training and materials.
• Experience in supporting with the design and development of gender-responsive and inclusive educational materials.
• Experience in supporting the development of curriculum materials in multilingual contexts is an added advantage.
• Experience in supporting with the design and development curriculum materials for teacher training in resource-constrained and conflict-affected settings is an added advantage.
Informations supplémentaires
Only the most relevant candidates will be contacted.
Soudan du Sud
Pièces jointes
Durée de la mission
01/09/2025 - 01/07/2028
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
31/03/2025
Type d'emploi
long terme
Statut de travail
préqualification
Référence de projet
25-0013-000-SSD-WB-BSHCDSS