Consultancy Title: Makani Programme Learning Support consultant

1 x math’s subject specialist

1 x Arabic subject specialist

Amman, Jordan, remote

6 months

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For every child, the right to Education

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Jordan supports the delivery of integrated child development and protection services through Makani centers, providing children and adolescents with access to learning support services, skills building, life skills, psychosocial support, child protection, early childhood development, and parenting programs. The programme is implemented through the cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development and national NGOs.

This consultancy aims to provide systematic field planning, monitoring, quality assurance and support the implementation of Makani learning support services (LSS) component and assure that activities are implemented as per UNICEF standards and guidelines. The Consultants shall have the technical expertise to provide support to the Makani frontline staff and Makani LSS core team, monitor the implementation and assure that the LSS is provided as per the agreed standards with implementing partners. Additionally, the postholder shall have a good understanding of teaching of Arabic language or mathematics, including understanding of different pedagogical methods in the teaching of reading, so that they are able to provide real time feedback to the frontline staff through classroom observation.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  External ToR Template Jordan.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT  

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor`s degree in Arabic language or Mathematics Education

Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Work Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of how to teach reading and language development in Arabic or Math.

- Knowledge of pedagogical approaches and their application in the classroom.

- Demonstrated experience in classroom observation, quality assurance, and monitoring of education programmes.

- Experience in developing, adapting, or reviewing learning, assessment, and training materials.

- Experience working within the UNICEF-supported Makani programme, particularly Learning Support Services.

- Experience in providing technical support, capacity building, or quality assurance for Learning Support Services or similar remedial/accelerated learning programmes is an asset.

- Computer skills in standard programmes PPT, Word, and Excel.

- Understanding of the development of blended learning programmes.

- Experience working with NGOs, international organizations, or government education programmes is an asset.

Language Requirements:

- Fluency in Arabic is required.

- Working knowledge of English is required.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

- Strong knowledge of Arabic literacy or mathematics teaching methodologies.

- Knowledge of remedial, accelerated, and learning recovery approaches.

- Strong training, coaching, and mentoring skills.

- Ability to conduct classroom observations and provide technical feedback.

- Strong communication and report-writing skills.

- Strong understanding of the Jordanian education system and curriculum.

- Experience in teacher professional development programmes.

Desirables:

- Experience working with NGOs, international organizations, or government education programmes.

- Familiarity with the Makani programme is a strong asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal Jordan.xlsx