Working at VSO

VSO is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes volunteering as a powerful and practical way to tackle poverty and inequality. Our purpose is to create lasting change through volunteering.

At VSO, we believe in bringing about change, not by sending aid, but by working with volunteers and partners to empower people in some of the world’s poorest and most fragile regions. We know that people in developing countries have the desire, power, courage and determination to shape their own futures.

Through our Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, we put the most marginalised people first. Grounded in years of evidence and learning, this approach develops active citizens who drive local community-led change and deliver sustainable development goals long after a project or grant ends.

Role Details

Location: Malawi

Salary: Not Specified

Contract Type: Not Specified

Contract Length: Not Specified

Full Time: Not Specified

Application Closing Date: Mar 31, 2026 00:00:00

Interview Date: TBA

Start Date: TBA

Role Overview Summary

The Education Specialist will provide technical support and capacity building to the Ministry of Education at district, Zonal and school levels for the effective implementation of the BeFIT programme. The role is responsible for training and supporting District Education Officers, Primary Education Advisors (PEAs), teachers, and School Managers to effectively integrate Tablet-based learning into teaching practices and school systems.Education

Ideal Applicant Summary

If you have a relevant experience in training and mentoring primary school teachers (both in-service and student teachers). And have 2 yrs motorcycle riding experience with a valid riders license obtained at least within the past 2 years. Please apply

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

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Disclaimer:

VSO is committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment. VSO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Any such request in VSO’s name is fraudulent and should be disregarded. Please report suspicious requests to recruitment@vsoint.org

Additional Information

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

• Provide technical support and capacity building to the Ministry of Education at district, Zonal and school levels for the effective implementation of the BeFIT programme.
• Train and support District Education Officers, Primary Education Advisors (PEAs), teachers, and School Managers to effectively integrate Tablet-based learning into teaching practices and school systems.

• Training and mentoring primary school teachers (both in-service and student teachers).
• 2 years motorcycle riding experience with a valid rider's license obtained at least within the past 2 years.
• 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

• Relevant experience in training and mentoring primary school teachers (both in-service and student teachers).
• 2 years motorcycle riding experience with a valid rider's license obtained at least within the past 2 years.