Sudan: Teacher Training Expert - National long term - SUDAN

The Education Quality Improvement Programme in Sudan (EQUIP) is a initiative funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa and implemented by Expertise France – in Partnership with the CIEP, UNICEF, British Council and Save the Children. The Programme seeks to improve the quality of primary education in Sudan, with particular attention to the most vulnerable groups, including migrants, IDPs and refugees, especially girls, through the improvement of equitable access to quality primary education. The Programme consists of three components: (i) improve learning environments, in formal and non-formal settings, (ii) overcome the low level of qualifications of Sudanese teachers in basic education, and (iii) enhance the education system governance and coordination among stakeholders.

Expertise France/ CIEP will be involved in the implementation of Component 2 and be especially in charge of the Pre-Service Teacher Training activities.

Complementary information will be provided after submission of CV.

Daily work language shall be English and Arabic.

Under the supervision of the Team leader and the backstopping team, and in close collaboration with the senior teacher training expert, the teacher training expert is in charge of supporting the coordination of all technical activities related to pre-service teacher training and providing technical support according to her/his specific areas of expertise. S/he is in charge of the following:

• Participate in the technical coordination of activities from needs assessment to training of trainers and testing of evaluation tools;
• Participate in the development of TOR for short-term experts, follow on their work and ensure review of their deliverables;
• Take an active part in the needs assessment analysis and report writing;
• Work in close collaboration with both the ministry of education and the ministry of higher education, including Faculties of education at both central and State levels towards their full endorsement by beneficiaries of project outputs and results;
• Act as a resource person with an excellent knowledge of the current situation of pre-service teacher training context and challenges, as well as stakeholders;
• Take part in events and meetings pertaining to teacher training.

Profile:

• Advanced university degree in education or related fields

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the education sector;
• Extensive experience in teacher training at the primary/basic education level as a practitioner;
• Experience as a trainer of teachers, preferably pre-service training;
• Proven experience in the development of teacher training programme;

Skills:

• Ability to work in both Arabic and English ;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Multi-lingual/international environment and ability to accommodate cultural differences to interact effectively with people of different cultures;
• Excellent knowledge of the Education Sector context in Sudan especially the teacher training system.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV to Amel Kaidi:

amel.kaidi@expertisefrance.fr

The process of selection of expressions of interest will occur in two phases:

1. As a first step, a shortlist will be freely established by Expertise France.
2. Selected candidates may then be invited for an interview.

Fees for the services will be negotiated with the designated candidate.