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Roving Teacher Trainer (INT10950)

Location:
South Sudan - Juba, South Sudan - Rumbek
Workplace Type:
On-site
Hours:
40 hours per week
Salary:
Competitive
Job Family:
Programme
Division:
International
Grade:
National D2
Job Type:
Fixed Term
Closing Date:
10 March 2025

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

External Advert – Roving teacher trainer

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor.

Together we save, protect and rebuild lives.

When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others.

We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Job Purpose : The Roving Teacher Trainer will lead capacity-building initiatives for teachers, educators, and education partners in crisis-affected areas to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. The role ensures the development, coordination, and implementation of teacher training programs aligned with Education in Emergencies (EiE) standards, national curricula, and Oxfam’s strategic priorities.

Working closely with local education authorities and humanitarian partners, the trainer will deliver tailored training, mentorship, and coaching to improve foundational literacy and numeracy instruction, child protection practices, and gender-responsive teaching methodologies. Additionally, the role will oversee training assessments, documentation, and monitoring of teacher performance, ensuring continuous professional development.

Operating in fragile and high-risk environments, the trainer will facilitate peer learning, adaptive teaching approaches, and innovative educational solutions to improve access to quality education. Through coordination, advocacy, and documentation, the trainer will contribute to strengthening education systems, promoting inclusion and safeguarding, and supporting teachers in delivering effective, context-appropriate learning experiences.

Position: Roving Teacher Trainer

Location: South Sudan – All Oxfam bases

Grade & Level: D Zone 2 National

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Number of post reporting:

Key Areas of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Training and Capacity Building

Develop coordinate and deliver tailored training sessions to various stakeholders including teachers, Tutors, implementing partners, Oxfam staff, Trainers, Educators, among others.

Lead in the development and harmonization of training plans/strategies across all Education projects with the field-based education officers/teams and partners.

Develop, review, and adapt training modules/materials on range of topics including: FAL, Alternative education programs, TEPD, TiCC, Life skills among others, to align with national standard and Oxfam strategy.

Coordinate with relevant Education Departments/stakeholders to conduct in- school/interschool teachers’ CPD through coaching and mentorship, peer to peer support groups, teacher learning cycle approach, clinical support supervision, and any other relevant approaches.

Support teachers in developing and adapting low-cost, contextually appropriate learning materials.

B. Programme Implementation & Operations

Manage all administrative activities for training - planning and scheduling, conducting session, collecting feedback, ensuring consistency in delivery and completing post-activity administration.

Ensure timely reporting of training sessions, attendance, and outcomes to the Education Programme Manager.

Carry out spot checking on the progress of the partners in the implementation of the training programme, including contents.

Monitor the effectiveness of trainings through pre- and post-training assessments, classroom observations, and teacher feedback.

C. Coordination & Partnership Management

Liaise with education cluster partners, local education authorities, and humanitarian actors to align training with national and international standards.

Contribute to joint assessments, advocacy efforts, and coordination meetings to ensure harmonized teacher capacity-building interventions.

Engage with Education authorities and teacher training institutions to align Oxfam’s interventions with national teacher professional development frameworks.

Ensure Integration of cross -cutting issues and synergies in trainings. Including safeguarding, WASH, Gender and any other relevant sector

D. Documentation, Reporting & Learning

Develop case studies, best practices, and lessons learned to inform programme adaptation and donor reporting.

Develop and conduct regular training need analysis and help set priorities on the training needs/topics.

Develop tools and maintain comprehensive training records to track results and desired change, including Pre/Post Test for every training.

Contribute to internal and external reports, ensuring high-quality documentation of training impact.

Participate in internal learning and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen Oxfam’s education programming.

Work with MEAL team to keep an UpToDate desired data base for teachers

E. Programme Development & Innovation

Support the design and development of new training curricula, tools, and resources that respond to evolving educational needs in crisis contexts.

Contribute to proposals, donor reports, and funding applications related to teacher training and capacity-building initiatives.

Integrate innovative methodologies and blended learning approaches into teacher training interventions.

Any other duties as necessary tasked in agreement with line and Matrix Manager

Other

Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights

Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential:

A university degree in Education, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field.

At least 4 years of professional experience in EiE programming, with a strong background in working with sub-grants and partner organizations.

Proven experience in Education capacity building, technical support, and compliance monitoring of education programs.

Fluency in English – verbal and written (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).

Sensitivity to cultural and gender dynamics, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Proven field experience in emergency and fragile settings, with willingness to live and travel to high-risk areas at short notice.

Strong systematic and organized approach to work, with a deep understanding of effective planning, time management, and prioritization to meet deadlines under pressure.

Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical thinking skills, with strategic programme development expertise in both formal and non-formal education programming.

Familiarity with synergy strategies, particularly with WASH, EFSL (Economic and Food Security & Livelihoods), Protection, and Gender programming.

Experience in training and capacity development of staff and partners, with a flexible and eager attitude to learn.

Innovative problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative and pragmatic solutions to complex challenges.

Key Attributes

Gender and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to Oxfam’s values and principles of equal opportunities.

Highly flexible approach, adaptable to evolving humanitarian contexts and operational demands.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality standards and adhering to humanitarian principles.

Strong teamwork and coordination skills, with an ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders.

Organizational Values

Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions

Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen

Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences

Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organizational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

Deadline for submission of applications is 10^th March 2025.

Interested Applicants should send soft copies of their CVs and Cover letters and copies of academic certificates responding to the Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge to our External Oxfam Link on

http://hrcld.ogb.internal.oxfam.net/psp/HRPROD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/?cmd=expire And to our Internal Oxfam Link on

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/roving-teacher-trainer-int10950/23184/description/

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of screening checks.

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