Role Purpose

The Education Content Development and Adaptation Manager will report to the country level Project Lead and work closely with the regional content development/adaptation team and the to develop/adapt content and test developed content and approaches for teachers, parents and children. S/he will also support to map existing teaching and learning materials for preschool and primary school children in Ethiopia and establish a framework for Learning through Play (LtP) competencies and quality LtP standards. In doing so, the Education Content Development and Adaptation manager will ensure the type of engagement in design and implementation vital to achieve joint priorities and objectives of providing play-based learning opportunities for all children.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to PlayMatters collection of existing teaching and learning materials being used in the country, region and globally with a framework for continuous collaboration and integration of standard methodologies.
• Based on behavioral insights mapping and human centered design research, support development of and lead localization of content for teachers, parents and children
• Report and prototype samples of different content areas and delivery mechanisms for teachers, parents, and children;
• Develop and lead implementation of rapid and iterative testing for developed content and approaches
• Engage government and humanitarian coordination leads, implementing partners, teachers, parents and children through structured adaptation processes
• Develop/adapt training content for teachers in refugee and refugee host communities through participatory and consultative process involving local teacher education colleges and other education partners.
• Deliver a TOT to prepare trainers from PlayMatters, other education service providers and the government to conduct trainings with teachers and caregivers in collaboration with teacher education colleges. 
• Policy engagement and networking
• Serve as a principal representative to regional Education and ECCD thematic networks and clusters to promote effective program implementation, to create collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence policy that maximizes the impact of the country program.
• Establish links and good relationships with relevant government authorities, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media, in the area of Education and ECCD to draw information and knowledge for program efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Partnership development and strengthening
• Periodically collect information on information about other organizations working within the region to gain institution knowledge of the environment.
• In support of the regional manager, manage the partnership in a holistic and reciprocal manner.
• Make it their business to know about other organization in the region.
• Seeks opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality program implementation.
• Provide support to partner staff, coaching for results and support to the Education and ECCD thematic area team as well as in their individual development and performance management

Job Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors Required

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced degree from an accredited university in education, curriculum development, or related field;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in content/curriculum development/adaptation, testing and training;
• Experience teaching in ECD and/or Primary School preferred
• Experience in complex emergencies or post-conflict settings, with experience working in a difficult security environment.
• Proven track record of and knowledge of engaging with government priorities, systems, and structure
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven success in developing educational/training content and delivery
• Proficiency in English required. All donor reports, deliverables and communication will be in English.
• Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the ECCD and Education curriculum, policies and teaching content
• In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centered community development programming
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is January 1, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link.

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NB: This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.