Consultant Literacy Expert – Arabic

IRC Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Since 2007, IRC has provided support for refugees and vulnerable populations in Jordan. IRC collaborates with the humanitarian community and the Government of Jordan to deliver assistance programs for children. These programs are conducted both in camps (Zaatari and Azraq) and in urban areas (Mafraq, Ramtha, and Irbid).

The IRC is dedicated to providing educational opportunities that improve the lives of children and youth. Through our programs, we help them acquire valuable skills and knowledge in literacy, numeracy, socio-emotional learning, and marketable skills. Additionally, we prioritize the well-being and protection of children and youth affected by conflict.

Project Background:

The Early Grade Education Activity “ASAS” is a five-year collaboration between four consortium partners, including IREX, IRC, QRTA, CADER, and StS. It is funded by USAID and aims to improve teacher education and socioemotional abilities in Jordan’s Kindergarten through Grade Three.

Objective:

The primary objectives of this consultancy service are two-fold:

Objective: The purpose of this consultancy is to align the content analysis tool with ASAS guidance principles, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), technology integration, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI), and climate change. Additionally, the consultant will analysis the Grade 1-Arabic curriculum, teaching and learning materials (TLM), and teachers’ guide using this tool, ensuring they effectively cater to educators and students. Equivalent experience is accepted instead of MoE credentials.

Specific Tasks:

The consultant will work together with the IRC’s Jordan ASAS team, IREX technical team and Technical Advisors on the following deliverables: 

Tentative Date

Preparation

The consultant will take part in a one-day workshop to revise and test the content analysis tool. This team-based session will involve partners to ensure the tool’s mentorship and alignment with ASAS guidance principles and MoE or equivalent experience. The workshop findings will be documented and used to inform future revisions to the Grade 1 Arabic curriculum, teaching and learning materials (TLM), and teachers’ guide.

1: Oct 2024

Detail of tasks

The consultant will lead a comprehensive review of the Grade 1 Arabic content, encompassing the teaching and learning materials (TLM), teachers’ guide, and curriculum. This process will involve evaluating the current materials to ensure they effectively support learning outcomes and align with the Ministry of Education (MoE) requirements and ASAS mentorship principles.

2: Nov 2024

The consultant will submit the revised data and materials for analysis to the Ministry of Education (MoE) technical committee. Following this submission, the consultant will meet with the committee to discuss the findings and determine the next steps in the revision process. This collaborative engagement aims to ensure that all revisions align with the MoE or equivalent experience standards and address any feedback provided by the committee.

Minimum Qualifications:Consultancy Requirements:
– A university degree in
Arabic or a related field, or equivalent experience.
– A minimum requirement of a
master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, curriculum design,
instructional design, or a related field.
– Experience in Curriculum
mapping and gaps analysis that include academic curriculum, teacher
training and continuous professional development.
– Understanding of the
education sector in Jordan, relevant frameworks, and education policy, as
well as experience in collaborating with diverse collaborators in the
education sector. Extensive knowledge of curriculum design principles,
learning theories, and pedagogical standard methodologies is crucial.
– Good understanding of MoE
curriculum development process and the key entities to be engaged.
– Strong research and data
analysis skills are essential for reviewing existing documents and
conducting meetings with key actors.