Early Grade Learning Specialist at Mott MacDonald November, 2022

Job Description

• The Early Grade Learning Specialist will work under the guidance of the technical lead for teaching and Learning, and with the other output 2 specialists, , MOEST, TIE, PO- RALG and  short term consultants to:
• Build strong relationships with Government Institutions at all levels
• Support the use of data to plan targeted evidence- based interventions that improve learning up to standard 3 targeted according to need
• Support the rollout of the School Readiness Programme
• Support the development of transition approaches at the start of standard 1
• Support the improvement of early literacy
• Coordinate activities related to learning, including development of the workplan, reporting on progress, and QA of materials ​
• Ensure that activities are planned and implemented with the knowledge, support and participation of Key government education Institutions ​
• Lead the implementation of the interventions, including the School Readiness Programme, the development of the 3Rs and the transition work, in the LGAs​
• Support the design and implementation of field testing to monitor and evaluate interventions​
• Support the dissemination of results of the field testing ​
• Provide a link between the central programme, the regions and LGAs​
• Ensure linkages in work with other outputs in the project eg: inclusion, evaluation, headteachers etc
• Make contacts with other organisations/projects working in the same sphere in order to understand lessons learnt and consider potential for replicability
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress report related to early years work
• Support the development, production and dissemination of resources and materials .

Candidate Specification

Skills

• A practical understanding of effective teaching and learning in early grade years (pre primary to standard I and II years
• An ability to build relationships and work closely with key Government personnel at all levels
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Proficient in using MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational skills, reliability, and adherence to ethical standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili preferred.

Experience

• Significant years of experience teaching in early years (pre-primary and standards 1 and 2)
• Experience of working with Government Institutions
• Experience of working in large projects

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of teaching and learning methods in Pre-primary and Primary school
• Knowledge of Government education systems

Qualification

• Bachelors (in Education) or more

More about Mott MacDonald

• We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
• Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
• A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
• Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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