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 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.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Experience

Strong experience in training and mentoring primary school teachers (both in-service and student teachers).

2 yrs motorcycle riding experience with a valid riders license obtained at least within the past 2 years.

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.

• 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).
• Motorcycle riding with a valid rider's license.
• 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.

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