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Are you looking for Teaching Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in PlayMatters Teaching and Learning - Consultant job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict, disaster, and climate change to survive, recover, and regain control of their futures. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC has grown into a highly respected non-governmental organization, consistently recognized for its rapid response, effective programming, and commitment to innovation in humanitarian aid.
With operations in over 40 countries and offices in major cities worldwide, the IRC employs thousands of professionals and volunteers, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values diversity, resilience, and impact-driven solutions. The organization offers a wide range of job opportunities, from emergency response roles to long-term development initiatives, with flexible work arrangements to accommodate various needs.
Emphasizing innovation, the IRC leverages data-driven approaches and technology to enhance its service delivery, addressing critical issues such as health, education, economic recovery, and refugee resettlement. Rooted in core values of integrity, accountability, service, and equality, the IRC upholds a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, partnering with governments, businesses, and local communities to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations. Through its pioneering efforts in crisis response and advocacy, the IRC continues to shape the future of humanitarian aid. For more information, visit their official website at www.rescue.org.
PlayMatters Teaching and Learning - Consultant job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
1. PlayMatters (2020-2026) is an education initiative funded by the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for 800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda – children whose education and social development has been affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, and the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.
2. With a primary focus on teacher professional development and technical assistance, the PM project is seeking for dynamic consultant to support with the PM content revision processes (ToTs, teachers and TCPD packages) through the review of evidence findings aligned with the PMC work plan activities for quality assurance support.
The PlayMatters Teaching and Learning Consultant will have three primary tasks:
Evidence Syntheses (3 days) – review evidence sources and synthesize the gaps identified from the roll-out and implementation of PM content packages to inform the content revision process in all 3 countries in collaboration with the RMEAL team.
Content Finalization (42 days) – Co-revise PM content packages (TOT Facilitators Guides, Teacher Training Guides, TCPD Training Guides) in collaboration with Outcome 1 regional and country teams across the 3 countries.
Technical Review and Quality Assurance Coordination (5 days) – Support the coordination and technical review of packages and tools for client use as relevant to content finalization ensuring quality measures. This may include checklists, handouts, tools, and guides in collaboration with the technical and RMEAL team.
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Current Masters or doctoral student in Education, Psychology, International Development, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Policy Studies, or other related Social Sciences-Related discipline.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
At least one year of experience working in education in low resource settings.
Experience in curriculum development.
Experience analyzing qualitative data using Dedoose, nVivo or other qualitative data analysis software is a plus;
Experience analyzing quantitative data using SPSS, Stata, or other statistical analysis packages is a plus;
Experience working in East Africa is a plus.
Language Skills: Strong writing skills (in English) and significant writing experience
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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