Project Description
USAID is a development partner to the Government of Sindh and is currently supporting the Department of Education and Literacy with implementation of the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) in Districts Sukkur, Khairpur, Larkana, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Dadu and selected towns of Karachi city. The overarching goal of SBEP is “Increased and Sustained Student Enrollment in Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools in targeted geographical locations in Sindh.” The Sindh Reading Program (SRP) is a five-year initiative in the same geographic areas of the parent SBEP. SRP will support the SBEP goal based on lessons learned from USAID and the Government of Sindh’s legacy of early grade teaching and learning.
Over the life of project, SRP aims to:
- Improve teacher competencies for effective early grade reading instruction (Component1);
- Improve early grade reading assessment practice (Component 2);
- Improve student access to supplementary reading material (Component 3);
- Enhance participation of parents and caregivers in support of early grade literacy for out of school children (Component 4).
Objective
The Professional Development & Academic Advisor (PDAA) should be familiar with the Government of Sindh’s in-service institutions and programs and should also be capable of interacting with these government institutions. The PDAA should be forward thinking in terms of developing continual development programs with GoS institutions that are innovative and that link with the new pre-service degree programs that USAID has been supporting the GoS through the Teacher Education Program.
The position will be responsible for the day to day technical start-up and management of Component 1 overseeing the projects approach toward teacher competencies and professional development. The PDAA will also have a supportive role in assessment practice as well as access and material development leading to relevant learning outcomes for youth as part of Components 2, 3 and 4. This is a long-term position, subject to availability of funds. The Advisor will report directly to the Chief of Party (COP).
The PDAA will adhere to and act in accordance with Chemonics’ professional code of ethics, ‘Living Our Values’, and will make the principles of the code a part of SRP’s culture and operating procedures.
Qualifications
- 5-8 years’ experience in the development and implementation of in-service education programs, either donor assisted or with the government or private sector.
- At least a Master’s Degree in education
- Proven experience in developing in-service programs for primary grade teachers with GoS and/or private teacher training colleges in Pakistan.
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.
- Strong English writing and speaking skills. Professional level Urdu preferred.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of senior level contacts in government, NGOs, and private sector organizations – including engagement with MOE and other stakeholders such as Pakistan Reading Project;
- Proven ability to work collegially and productively with a wide range of citizens and groups in regional and local government and in the community;
- Proven ability to work well in a team and with minimal supervision;
- Proven ability to make timely and effective decisions to produce results through strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
- Willingness to travel frequently within selected towns of Karachi and target targets in Sindh.
Application Instructions:
Please email a CV, letter of interest, and three references with contact information to [email protected] no later than June 10, 2015. Please write “Professional Development and Academic Advisor to Teacher Training Institutes” in the subject line.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.