Adult Education Consultant

The Adult Education Advisor will provide technical expertise and leadership to support SRD’s adult-learning Training & Education programs, aiming to enhance qualitative services for Jordanians and vulnerable and conflict-affected Syrians. The Adult Education Advisor will be responsible for strengthening the quality of SRD’s education programs working with universities and local partners, SRD’s training and capacity building programs for service providers and government actors, as well as internal training programs for SRD staff. The Adult Education Advisor coordinates the development of the programs with subject matter experts, in close collaboration with the Training Program Manager. The Adult Education Advisor will ensure that the adult-learning training programs are of a high didactical standard in order to build capacity, skills and knowledge among participants.

Specific Tasks

Provides input for the education and/or training part of new proposals and programs
Develop and design new training and education programming, by creating a detailed outline of the program, detailed learning outcomes and a detailed outline for every module or training session in the program
Provide input to the set-up of the assessment for participants in order to identify the learning gaps for both internal and external trainings
Develop needed tools, guidelines and protocols, and harmonize across all SRD’s internal and external Education and Training Programs to support smooth implementation
Oversee the technical and didactical delivery of training

Monitor and coach trainers on their didactical approach and give feedback

Review, develop, and update the existing training curricula, training materials, and manuals for participants and trainers

Coordinate the search for relevant existing SRD materials for new programs in coordination with the program officer

Coordinating the review of existing materials and/or development of new materials for every module or training sessions with the Technical Advisor(s) and other experts

Providing the program officer with input on the development of training manuals for teacher and participants

Support program M&E, including the development of tools, to ensure that M&E systems provide adequate feedback

Assist in the design of monitoring and evaluation measures for the training program and lead implementation of data collection and analysis, with support from SRD’s MEAL staff, to ensure an effective training program

Make recommendations for program development and course correction

Support quality reporting

Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders

Qualifications and Experiences

Master’s degree in education
At least 8 years of experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research and studies, and proof of previous participation in at least 4 studies in areas related to one or more of the following areas: adult education, lifelong learning, training, continuing education, vocational and technical education.
High skill in data analysis and drafting of technical reports.
Five years+ experience in Adult Education, preferably in Middle East and North Africa
Two years overseeing Adult Education programs in international settings; Middle East experience strongly preferred
Strong experience in developing Training and Education programs and building capacity of others in delivering strong didactic trainings
Good writing skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to work independently
High standard of spoken and written English; Arabic desirable
Good computer skills, experience with Google Drive Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments

How to apply

Send your application to: experts@srd.edu.jo

Your application should include:

1) Your CV; and

2) One sample related work in relation to Adult Education

In the email subject line, please write: Adult Education (your name)

In the body of the email please write the following information only:

Full Name:

Years of experience in in Adult Education:

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