Consultant Literacy Expert - Arabic
Jordan
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Jordan
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Translations and Languages
- Closing Date:
IRC Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Since 2007, IRC has provided support for refugees and vulnerable populations in Jordan. IRC collaborates with the humanitarian community and the Government of Jordan to deliver assistance programs for children. These programs are conducted both in camps (Zaatari and Azraq) and in urban areas (Mafraq, Ramtha, and Irbid).
The IRC is dedicated to providing educational opportunities that improve the lives of children and youth. Through our programs, we help them acquire valuable skills and knowledge in literacy, numeracy, socio-emotional learning, and marketable skills. Additionally, we prioritize the well-being and protection of children and youth affected by conflict.
Project Background:
The Early Grade Education Activity "ASAS" is a five-year collaboration between four consortium partners, including IREX, IRC, QRTA, CADER, and StS. It is funded by USAID and aims to improve teacher education and socioemotional abilities in Jordan's Kindergarten through Grade Three.
Objective:
The primary objectives of this consultancy service are two-fold:
Objective: The purpose of this consultancy is to align the content analysis tool with ASAS guidance principles, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), technology integration, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI), and climate change. Additionally, the consultant will analysis the Grade 1-Arabic curriculum, teaching and learning materials (TLM), and teachers' guide using this tool, ensuring they effectively cater to educators and students. Equivalent experience is accepted instead of MoE credentials.
Specific Tasks:
The consultant will work together with the IRC’s Jordan ASAS team, IREX technical team and Technical Advisors on the following deliverables:
Tentative Date
Preparation
The consultant will take part in a one-day workshop to revise and test the content analysis tool. This team-based session will involve partners to ensure the tool's mentorship and alignment with ASAS guidance principles and MoE or equivalent experience. The workshop findings will be documented and used to inform future revisions to the Grade 1 Arabic curriculum, teaching and learning materials (TLM), and teachers' guide.
1: Oct 2024
Detail of tasks
The consultant will lead a comprehensive review of the Grade 1 Arabic content, encompassing the teaching and learning materials (TLM), teachers' guide, and curriculum. This process will involve evaluating the current materials to ensure they effectively support learning outcomes and align with the Ministry of Education (MoE) requirements and ASAS mentorship principles.
2: Nov 2024
The consultant will submit the revised data and materials for analysis to the Ministry of Education (MoE) technical committee. Following this submission, the consultant will meet with the committee to discuss the findings and determine the next steps in the revision process. This collaborative engagement aims to ensure that all revisions align with the MoE or equivalent experience standards and address any feedback provided by the committee.
Minimum Qualifications:Consultancy Requirements:- A university degree in Arabic or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum requirement of a master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, curriculum design, instructional design, or a related field.
- Experience in Curriculum mapping and gaps analysis that include academic curriculum, teacher training and continuous professional development.
- Understanding of the education sector in Jordan, relevant frameworks, and education policy, as well as experience in collaborating with diverse collaborators in the education sector. Extensive knowledge of curriculum design principles, learning theories, and pedagogical standard methodologies is crucial.
- Good understanding of MoE curriculum development process and the key entities to be engaged.
- Strong research and data analysis skills are essential for reviewing existing documents and conducting meetings with key actors.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.