Teacher Training Expert

الوصف الوظيفي

Teacher Training Expert, Teacher Training Program

About IREX

IREX is an international non-profit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

Summary of Position

IREX seeks a Teacher Training/Technical Expert for an expected USAID Pre-Service Professional Development Program in the West Bank. The program is expected to provide pre-service teacher training for newly assigned teachers.
The position is contingent on funding.
Citizens of the West Bank are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Responsibilities:

-Work with COP and partner higher education institution leaders to create a vision for teacher professional development based on consultations with universities, teachers, school principals and staff, and other relevant government stakeholders
-Design, develop, and manage pre-service teacher training programs, professional development, and mentoring/coaching for teachers, in the areas of but not limited to: effective pedagogical techniques; experiential/hands-on learning methods; soft skills instruction; curriculum design; use of technology and ICT; academic quality standards; educational material development; applied research methods; and professional English
-Write work plans and reports.
-Supervise component staff.
-Contribute to monitoring and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

-Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred
-8 years of experience designing, developing, and leading teacher training activities and professional development
-Demonstrated expertise in areas such as teacher training programming, faculty training and development, improving learning environment, curriculum development, and/or development of education policies
-In-depth knowledge of the West Bank education sector
-Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, such as teachers, administrators, trainers, and host government counterparts
-Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills
-Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English and Arabic required