Details
  • Job Title: Education Specialist-Lahore
  • Organization Name: Muslim Hands
  • Location: Lahore
  • Maximum Salary: 190,000
  • Duration: 4 Months
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Gender: Any
  • Closing on: 2025-11-26
How to Apply
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Background
  • Curriculum Development:

    ·        Develop and adapt curriculum materials to meet the needs of learners, particularly out-of-school children and marginalized groups.

    ·        Ensure alignment of curriculum with national and provincial education standards.

    Teacher Training:

    ·        Design and deliver teacher training programs on effective teaching methodologies, child-centered learning, and inclusive education.

    ·        Provide ongoing support and mentoring to teachers to improve their instructional skills.

    Monitoring and Evaluation:

    ·        Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and impact.

    ·        Collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes, teacher performance, and program effectiveness.

    ·        Prepare regular progress reports and share findings with the project team and management.

    Out-of-School Children:

    ·        Design and implement strategies to identify and re-enroll out-of-school children into formal education.

    ·        Develop and deliver non-formal education programs for out-of-school children.

    ALP, TOT, and RLI Support:

    ·        Provide technical support and training to Assistant Literacy Promoters (ALPs), Teacher Trainers (TOTs), and Resource Learning Persons (RLPs).

    ·        Monitor the performance of ALPs, TOTs, and RLPs and provide feedback.

    Partnership Building:

    ·        Collaborate with government education departments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to strengthen the education system.

    ·        Build and maintain strong relationships with district education officers, school heads, and community leaders.

    Reporting:

    ·        Prepare regular reports on project activities, achievements, and challenges.

    ·        Ensure timely submission of reports to the project management team and donors.

     

Requirements
    • Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the education sector, preferably in development projects.
    • Proven track record in curriculum development, teacher training , with a focus on education projects initiatives such as teacher training, accelerated learning programs, and remedial learning interventions.
    • Strong understanding of education policies and practices in Pakistan.
    • Experience in working with out-of-school children, ALPs, TOTs, and RLIs.
    • Experience in working with multi-donor projects, including UN agencies, BC, FCDO, USAID, etc.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

    The ideal candidate will be a passionate and skilled education professional with a strong commitment to improving the quality of education for all children.

    Additional Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in managing multi-donor projects.
    • Knowledge of project cycle management.
    • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    • Commitment to the mission and goals of the organization.

    Safeguarding

    To prioritize the well-being of children and adults involved in British Council projects, the Education Specialist must complete mandatory safeguarding e-learning courses. This training ensures a deep understanding of safeguarding principles and practices, including conducting thorough due diligence, adhering to the safeguarding code of conduct, protecting sensitive data, and strictly implementing safeguarding measures throughout all project stages. Any safeguarding concerns must be promptly reported to the designated project focal point.

    Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

    A Education Specialist must be cognizant of EDI principles to foster an inclusive and equitable work environment. This involves recognizing personal biases and actively working to counteract them. By valuing and treating everyone fairly, the Education Specialist can contribute to a positive organizational culture that prioritizes well-being and mental health. Understanding the British Council’s specific approach to EDI and its relevance to their role is crucial, necessitating ongoing learning and development in this area.

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