District Teacher Educator, Education (UNICEF Project)

About Agha Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. 

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries. 

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health. 

Job Summary

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The District Teacher Educator, Education (DTEE) is a member of the Aga Khan Foundation-Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) Education team, working under the direct supervision of the Area Senior Officer, Education (ASOE)/ Area Officer, Education (AOE). DTEE will work to improve the quality of education programs in their coverage district through close cooperation with local education stakeholders including the Provincial and District Education Directorate (PED/DED), School Management Teams (SMT), School Management Shuras (SMS), Community Development Councils (CDCs), community members and other AKF (Afg) staff. He /She will conduct Out of School Children (OOSCs) surveys, mobilize communities, establish CBE/ALP classes, provide kits and resources and address education challenges through innovative community led solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Out of School Children (OOSCs) surveys and identify and report number of OOSCs children, especially marginalized children.

• Carry out community mobilization and sensitization campaigns and meetings to establish CBE/ALP classes in close coordination with relevant stakeholders and hire CBE/ALP teachers to teach the class(s) using a transparent professional method.

• In collaboration with ASOE/AOEs, equip CBE/ALP classes with required kits and resources.

• Enroll OOSCs, including marginalized children, into the CBE/ALP and register them with nearby government schools.

• Conduct capacity building training and workshops to CBE/ALP teachers using AKF(Afg)’s existing training packages.

• Create a collaborative learning environment among CBE teachers through cost-effective platforms of Teacher Learning Circles (TLCs).

• In consultation with the ASOE/AOEs, prepare mentoring and activity plans (monthly, quarterly, and yearly) and mentor CBE/ALP teachers on the given training topics, their roles, and responsibilities, conducting catch-up classes, and supporting peer groups.

• Train and mentor CBE/ALP Shura members to support educational intervention in their communities.

• In close collaboration with ASOE/AOEs, conduct awareness campaigns with Shuras to engage religious leaders (include topics in Friday sermons) and community leaders, Community Development Councils (CDC), and parents/caregivers on gender / child rights, and the importance of education, health, and hygiene practices. 

• Conduct social audits with local leaders, teachers, Shuras, students, and parents to strengthen social accountability at the beginning and end of each academic year.

• In close collaboration with ASOE/AOEs and local education stakeholders, complete physical School Improvement Projects (SIPs) to create safe, girl-friendly, and child-friendly learning environment on CBE/ALP/government school.

• Organize and support listening circles for community members on listen and discuss topics impacting education, especially for girls, using existing radio messages developed under previous CBE projects.

• Distribute Flexible Response Funds (FRF) led by communities to remove barriers to children, especially disabled/marginalized children, accessing education after completing CBE/ALP. 

• Regularly review and reflect upon the quality and impact of the program and prepare future plans to ensure timely project implementation as per the Yearly Plan of Operation (YPO).

• Identify and report good practices, success stories and lessons learned in the coverage district.

• Work closely with AKF (Afg) Knowledge Management department to collect required school level data.

• Provide monthly reports to ASOE /AOE.

• Represent the AKF (Afg) Education program at meetings, education events/campaigns, and other education relevant interventions at school and community level.

• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF (Afg)’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the AKF (Afg) Child Safeguarding Policy and advocates for the rights of children.

• Report any breaches of the Child Safeguarding Policy to the district-level child protection focal point.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with other AKF (Afg) sectors in the district to develop better synergy of work.

• Be able to travel to other provinces for training and exposure visits.

• Perform any other job-related duty assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Minimum university degree (Bachelor’s) in Education, Management, Sociology, Psychology, or other Humanities fields.

• Minimum 1 year work experience as social mobilizer, trainer, or teacher.

• Minimum 1 year work experience conducting campaigns, training, and workshops.

• Strong communication skills with different education stakeholders including PED/DED Academic Supervisors, Social Mobilizers, School Management Shura and community members. 

• Outstanding planning skills to ensure the timely implementation of project plans.

• Excellent understanding of issues facing improving education at school level.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to the quality.

• Good communication skills.

• Creativity and flexibility.

• Job ethics.

• Attitude towards honesty.

• Commitment.

Submission Guideline

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to hr.baghlan@akdn.org no later than 08th February 2023. 

Important Notes: 

• Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying. 

• No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage. 

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment (local resident will be preferred).

• Salary scale: Based on organization salary scale.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy. 

Your details and information shared on this advertisement shall remain confidential.

Functional Area

Education/ Training

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Baghlan

Submission Email

hr.baghlan@akdn.org

Attachments

JA-029 District Teacher Educator- Education(UNICEF Project).pdf

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