Support the SDL Programme Team Lead in the overall planning, implementation, and coordination of the SDL programme, specially overseeing the implementation of an integrated literacy and skills development project in 10 provinces, including through close collaboration with key stakeholders and engagement with DfA to ensure project progress, and to support the achievement of project goals, targets, and milestones.
Responsibilities:
Support the development of detailed work plans for literacy and skills-related projects, including regularly reviewing and refining project activities and adjusting financial plans as necessary.
Develop a financial plan, including procurement of goods and services, and ensure the delivery of teaching and learning materials to project beneficiaries.
In close collaboration with the Curriculum Team of the SDL programme, develop training and supervision plans for Training of Master Trainers and its cascading to literacy and skills development facilitators at provincial levels.
Support the SDL Programme Team Lead in achieving project goals and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of project activities by the IPs and the relevant team members.
Oversee the initiation and implementation of a large SDL project partnership project with funding from Canada in 10 provinces.
Follow up on contract implementation, collect, review, and process technical and financial reports from IPs, ensure their completeness and quality, and disburse fund installments in a timely manner.
Systematically capture best practices, lessons learned, and innovations in SDL programming. Use feedback loops to integrate lessons into ongoing project planning and implementation.
Act as the focal point for direct communication with IPs, ensuring smooth project implementation and identifying and addressing bottlenecks working with Monitoring and Evaluation team.
Support coordination with all key stakeholders including DfA authorities at national and sub-national levels.
Support the effective dissemination and sharing of knowledge, findings, conclusions, recommendations, and lessons to intended audiences to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.
Support the establishment of quality assurance mechanisms for teaching and learning processes within literacy and skills development programmes.
Develop and apply quality benchmarks, classroom observation tools, and supervision guidelines to monitor the performance of facilitators and trainers.
Conduct regular field visits to ensure that teaching practices align with approved curricula, learner-centred methods, and agreed standards.
Provide structured feedback and coaching support to literacy and skills facilitators to enhance their pedagogical skills.
Ensure quality and consistency in the design, production, and use of teaching and learning materials, including adaptation to learners’ needs and contexts.
Establish feedback loops with learners and communities to capture perceptions of teaching quality and use these to inform improvements.
Collaborate closely with the Curriculum Team and M&E colleagues to strengthen evidence-based improvements in teaching and learning outcomes.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
A first-level degree with additional relevant years of experience may be accepted.
Work Experience:
At least four years of relevant experience in project planning, implementation, and coordination in education, technical and vocational education, or non-formal skills development interventions, including responsibilities related to teaching and learning quality assurance.
Experience with the UN or international organizations is desirable.
Languages:
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Fluency (written and spoken) in Dari and/or Pashto.
