Functional Literacy and Numeracy Lead Consultant

Job description

The Functional Literacy and Numeracy Specialist will lead an assorted team comprising of government officers, development actors and project participants accomplishing the following:
Development/adaptation of learning assessment tools for assessing the girls’ abilities in literacy and numeracy at entry point and progressive acquisition of functional literacy and numeracy skills
Development/adaptation of a Teachers’ Needs Assessment/Gap analysis tool: this will provide benchmarks for each volunteer teacher in the project that will inform continuous professional development through coaching and mentorship processes
Development/adaptation of a functional literacy and numeracy curriculum that will be used by volunteer teachers to deliver learning sessions for girls at the catch-up centres in readiness for the selected girls to choose the suitable pathways for transition.
The consultant will also lead the process of developing functional literacy and numeracy teaching and learning materials for use by the volunteer teachers and girls during catch-up sessions.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s or post graduate degree Education
At least 7 years’ experience designing and delivering literacy and numeracy interventions
Evidence of experience in material development specifically on functional literacy and numeracy
Highly desired- Experience working in hardest to reach areas where social norms and abject poverty impede access to education for girls
Highly desired -Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, Gender and Inclusion
Desirable – Experience in implementing Girls’ Education and Empowerment projects

Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

Ability to be open minded and respectful
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
Ability to seek and share knowledge