Team Leader (Skills and Education Expert) – Banadir

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Team Leader (Skills and Education Expert) - Banadir, Somalia

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Company Description

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

Job Description

The purpose of this activity is to finalize and deliver a 12-month integrated education and skills training program, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and life skills for 6000 young women and 1000 young men (age 15-35). It will also provide learners with hands-on training in the following market relevant vocation skills: agriculture, childcare, fisheries, solar energy, community health work, and connecting learners with employers or guiding them towards entrepreneurship opportunities at the end of the project. The activities will be implemented in Banadir state. 

Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking a seasoned education professional to design and manage a large-scale education and skills training programs for adult learners and young women in the Banadir region of Somalia.

Candidates shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Skills and qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in education, economics, public health, engineering or relevant discipline.

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Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing education programs for adults and young women.
• Experience in in overseeing programs that provide education and skills training to adult learners and young women. This could include managing projects that aim to improve the education and skills of these target groups on a large scale. For instance, the candidate may have worked on a project that provided vocational training to women in rural areas, helping them acquire new skills and improve their employment prospects.
• Expertise in designing and implementing education programs specifically for women and young girls.
• in-depth knowledge and skills in developing and implementing educational initiatives that cater specifically to the needs and challenges faced by women and young girls. This could involve creating programs that address gender disparities in education, promote girls' access to education, and empower women through education and skills development.
• Proficiency in evaluating programs and materials, establishing student support systems, implementing assessment strategies, and managing administrative systems.

Language:

Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage.

How to apply

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