Plan International Bangladesh invites qualified and committed individuals to fill the following position:

Literacy Education Specialist
Competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the deserving candidate

The role:

Based in Cox’s Bazar, The Literacy Education Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on literacy instruction and programming across all of Plan International’s EiE interventions in the Rohingya Influx Response. S/he will communicate most frequently with EiE Technical Lead (Supervisor) and EiE Program Manager. S/he will be part of and coordinate with the other EiE Quality Team members of technical specialists, and accordingly communicate with the EiE field team members, the Education Sector, partners and government officials at local level. She/he will provide support for development and/or adaptation of training packages and tools, primarily – but not exclusive to – leading on the development of Teaching Reading instructional guidance. S/he will provide direct training to staff at all levels including sector-wide trainings and support the structure, planning and execution of activities supporting reading and literacy promotion, including circulation of storybooks and Reading Festivals. S/he will create training and programming that will be gender transformative, promoting quality learning opportunities for girls to thrive; and take proactive stance in identifying and mitigating child protection related risk in the implementation of the EiE interventions.

The major responsibilities of this position holder will probe around:

  • Support education needs assessment, particularly considering facilitator/teacher instruction competencies and student literacy competencies
  • Highlight literacy-related issues requiring immediate and/or longer-term response, with regular updates to the EIE Technical Lead
  • Review and reinforce ongoing operational research components on literacy in EiE projects
  • Support preparation of grants proposals, including concept notes, technical and financial proposal planning and write-up, strategically incorporating literacy competencies for students and corresponding competencies for teachers/facilitators into comprehensive and integrated EiE interventions
  • Support the development of EiE programme plans and strategies to promote literacy and develop guidance on best practices for relevant pedagogy.
  • Adapt and develop training materials and guidelines on literacy and quality reading instruction, including field tests
  • Lead ToTs for Plan staff on reading instruction in addition to planning, following up on and directly supporting subsequent trainings rollout
  • Take active part in capacity building of Plan and education partners staff as relevant to ongoing programme implementation
  • Coordinate with UN and other partners on sector-wide training planning, design and delivery, particularly validation workshops, ToTs and training workshops, etc. on literacy instruction
  • Support reporting and evaluation of EIE programmes (especially regarding reading instruction and training activities) output and outcome results achievement in collaboration with the IM Coordinator and MER&A Specialist
  • Provide regular updates to EIE Technical Lead and emergency team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency

The person:

Knowledge

  • University degree in Education, Social Sciences or related field
  • Proven technical competence and experience working on projects with a literacy enhancement focus, including delivering trainings, developing materials and field support for reading instruction/literacy enhancement
  • 3-5 years of working experiences in national/international development organization in the relevant field
  • Experience with participatory and inclusive approaches to education, preferably in emergency/humanitarian settings, and a practical understanding INEE MS, Core Humanitarian Standard commitments and the Do No Harm principles

Skills  

  • Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
  • Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan's core values and humanitarian principles.
  • Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner
  • Fluency in English and Bangla (both reading and writing)
  • Prior experience of working in greater Chittagong Division and knowledge of Chitagonian or Rohingya is a plus

Duration of the position is Ten Months (With High Possibility of Extension based on Satisfactory Performance)

To Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online by 25th September 2019 at: Plan International Bangladesh: Career. Please click on Job Description for details regarding the job. Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy.

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