District Teacher Educator Education

Date Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Job Detail

Location:

Samangan
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Morning)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

4
Vacancy number:

NR/BAG/10/22/013
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Oct 16, 2022

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About Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The District Teacher Educator, Education (DTEE) is a field staff who closely works with the School Shuras (SSs), Community Development Councils (CDCs), School Management Teams (SMTs), District Education Departments/Provincial Education Departments (DEDs/PEDs) and other local influential leaders to improve access to education through establishing of CBE/ALP classes and improve quality of teaching and learning through establishing of school-base catch-up classes, community-based remedial classes and Kankor preparation classes in the communities. The DTEE mobilizes key players to establish CBE/ALP/catchup/ remedial/kankor preparation classes. The DTEE also trains and mentors CBE/ALP/catch-up/remedial/Kankor preparation teachers furthermore train and mentor remedial classes adolescent on life-skills, PSS and self expression.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work directly with School Shura and build their capacity to understand their roles and responsibilities; and
Mobilize the community and CDCs to understand the significance of education, and engage them in school support and development.
Facilitate community discussions (based on needs) on program topics (gender and child rights, girls’ education, etc.) by engaging parents, CDCs, teachers, CPCs, and influential leaders; and
Support the community
Facilitate the establishment of CBE/ALP/remedial classes, elect shura members, and identify a safe learning space (donated by community) for the classes;
Distribute Flexible Response Funds (FRFs) to catalyze and support locally rooted, teacher-led education solutions to address barriers and improve holistic learning outcomes for marginalized learners
Coordinate with school shura and community/religious leaders to conduct back to school campaigns to encourage OOSC to return and stay in schools
Establish community-based remedial classes for school-aged children and adolescents to make up learning lost while schools are closed
Train and mentor remedial class adolescents on life-skills, PSS and self-expression though establishing safe space to have necessary life-long skills to pursue their learning

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Timely data collection using M&E forms;
Work closely with other AKF sectors in communities for better program synergy; and
Any tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or senior management in the region.

Job Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATION

Support CBE/ALP/Catch-up/remedial/kankor preparation teachers to develop and use effective teaching resources to enhance the quality of their lessons.
Provide mentoring to teachers, DEDs, SS members, so that they are technically able to support the classes by their own.
Work directly with teachers to ensure that they are practicing the acquired knowledge and skills.
Enroll at-risk students, especially girls, nearing graduation in after-school classes to prepare for and pass university entrance exam.
Establish school-based catch-up classes for students at risk for dropping out due to low learning outcomes and/or low attendance.
Establish a constructive learning environment and relationship with the teachers to encourage advice-seeking and maximize learning opportunities.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s in education or related humanities field; (Science is in priority).
At least 2 to3 years of working in the education field.
High level of planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
Strong motivation to improve education and ready to work in hard and remote areas.
Good oral and written communication skills in Dari.
Ability to work with computer is preferred.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to hr.baghlan@akdn.org no later than 16^th October 2022.

Important Notes:

Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Salary scale: Based on Organization Salary scale.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Your details and information shared on this advertisement shall remain confidential.

Submission Email:

hr.baghlan@akdn.org

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