Teaching and Learning Materials
2 months ago
Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world
Summary
The TLM Adaptation Manager will work closely with the TLM Advisor in the development of literacy classroom and instructional materials as well as training and mentoring support materials, ensuring that the content and production of the materials developed is effective, user friendly, and compliant with quality standards. S/he will also manage the production of classroom and instructional materials to ensure they adhere to the content developed by the Ministry of Education. The TLM Adaptation Manager will report to the TLM Advisor and will be based in Nairobi.
The TLM Adaptation Manager responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
In collaboration with counterparts, review and adapt student learning and supplementary literacy texts and teacher instructional materials for English and Kiswahili.
In collaboration with counterparts, review and adapt continuous professional development in-service training and mentoring manuals and guides for English and Kiswahili.
Support the review of online and digital materials to ensure alignment with classroom learning and teacher instructional materials.
Monitor production plans in coordination with other technical team members and procurement teams, to ensure timely, cost-efficient, high-quality materials printing and distribution.
Ensure availability of inclusive, accessible materials available in innovative IT formats to support self-learning and continuity of learning.
Act as a trusted and strategic member of the KPLP and government partner technical teams, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and partners.
Collaborate in the development and implementation of the collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda.
Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports, and other data as required.
Qualifications
The candidate for the position of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) Adaptation Manager shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree in education, early grade reading, literacy and language instruction, curriculum development, instructional design, or related field.
Skills and Experience:
7 to 8 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience required.
Experience in the development and adaptation of early grade language and literacy TLMs aligned to the CBC.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic and cultural strengths and opportunities, as well as barriers related to education and to reading in Kenya.
Experience in working with government technical teams and other partners is desired.
Demonstrated experience with education sector development projects highly preferred.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details.
Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and Kiswahili.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili is required.
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