Head of English Programmes, Sudan SSA
Role Purpose
To lead the English Programmes (EP) portfolio of contracts and programmes in-country, providing technical sector expertise. To oversee business development and quality, compliant delivery of programmes and contracts to improve standards of the teaching, learning and assessment of English.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Essential requirements:
· Qualified to postgraduate degree level in ELT or other English-specific qualification
· Experience of managing teacher education projects
· Experience of delivering externally funded projects or programmes
· Experience of overseeing monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) within projects and incorporating lessons learned from MEL into programmes and strategy
· Experience of engaging with diverse stakeholders including multilateral agencies, donors, government officials, academics
Desirable:
· TEFL-Q: a diploma level qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language which meets accreditation UK requirements
· Experience of managing teacher education projects for English language teachers
· Experience of managing online teacher education projects
· Experience of writing for academic journals and presenting at international conferences
· Experience of client funded contract pursuit
Further Information
· Pay Band – 8
· Contract Type – Two Years Fixed Term Contract
· Location – Khartoum, Sudan
· Unsocial/long hours are likely to be required from time to time
· Language requirements: Strong written and oral English communication skills.
· Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country where the role is based.
· Closing Date – 28 February 2023. Applications will close 23:59 East Africa Time
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