Teacher Training Coordinator

Job Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Teacher Training Coordinator

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Teacher Training Coordinator for the upcoming USAID/Mali Girls’ Leadership Empowerment through Education (GLEE) project. The purpose of the GLEE project will be to improve girls’ learning outcomes and facilitate girls’ leadership and empowerment skills. Illustrative activities could include girls’ catch-up programs, scholarships, peer-to-peer mentoring, parent and community involvement and dialogue, conflict mitigation, and psycho-social and well-being support.

The Teacher Training Coordinator will be responsible for working closely with the Education Equity Specialist to identify a cohort of head teachers and teachers, school officials and administrators, and local education officials in relevant ministries in the project schools’ communities; and to organize training workshops on participatory methodologies, pedagogy, literacy, math and science, gender sensitivity and inclusion, and safe schools to improve the quality of teaching and enrich the learning experience for all students, particularly girls. Through regular classroom observation, evaluation and feedback, the Teacher Training Coordinator will ensure that all trained teachers and school officials are applying lessons learned in the classrooms and across the schools with the objectives of increasing retention and improving academic performance for all students. The Teacher Training Coordinator will assist in monthly reporting and work plan preparation; organizing and executing teachers’ training workshops; and monitoring and evaluating trained teachers’ performance.

FHI 360 anticipates that the Teacher Training Coordinator will be based in in Bamako, Mali with project-funded travel to other parts of Mali. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

• Provides technical assistance and support to programs. Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of program while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/Reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related program objectives and deliverables.
• Provides support to program management such as troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and monitors program activities.
• Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
• Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and monitoring project websites.
• Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
• Works with Project Manager and assists with developing budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
• Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the program.
• May provide administrative support to programs as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
• Provides technical assistance and support to program.
• Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
• Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
• Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.
• Supports program/project teams administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in education, teacher training, international development, other social sciences, or similar relevant field required. Master’s Degree is desirable.
• At least five (2) years’ experience in relevant fields (e.g. upper primary/secondary education, teacher training, girls’ education, literacy, math and science, youth engagement).
• Experience working with schools and local communities in Mali
• Strong understanding of issues related to girls’ education and gender equality in Mali and familiarity with health and GBV prevention and response.
• Experience operating in insecure environments; demonstrated creative problem solving and conflict and ethical management skills.
• Fluency in French and English required; fluency in local languages highly desirable.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

About the Organization

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.