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Education Technical Expert – Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (Liberia / West Africa)

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Last update: 1 day ago Last update: Nov 12, 2025

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Deadline: Nov 27, 2025
Location: Africa
Organization:Plan UK
Job type:Contract, 4 to 12 months
Languages:
English
 English
Work experience:Min 10 years
Date posted: Nov 12, 2025

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Description

Education Technical Expert – Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (Liberia / West Africa)

Location: Liberia (Remote/Hybrid)
Duration: 3–6 months (short-term consultancy)
Organisation: Plan International – Liberia Country Office
Expected Start: January–February 2026
Deadline: 27th November

Plan International seeks a qualified Education Technical Expert to support the Government of Liberia and World Bank in the design of a Foundational Learning Programme (FLP), spanning KG2 to Grade 6, to improve national literacy and numeracy outcomes. The expert will contribute to curriculum prioritisation, teaching and learning materials (TLM), teacher professional development (TPD), implementation planning, and monitoring frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design the FLP structured pedagogy framework.

  • Align KG2–G6 curriculum with global benchmarks.

  • Support inclusive and climate-responsive TLM development.

  • Design an in-service TPD framework and rollout plan.

  • Define M&E indicators for teacher and learner performance.

  • Draft technical sections of the proposal, ensuring GPE/World Bank compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or above in Education or Curriculum Design.

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in foundational literacy/numeracy programmes.

  • Proven experience in TLM and TPD frameworks.

  • Familiarity with GPE and World Bank education projects.

  • Expertise in inclusive and gender-responsive education.

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of accelerated learning for overage learners.

  • Experience in fragile or low-resource contexts, ideally in West Africa.

  • Understanding of safeguarding, SRGBV prevention, and SRHR in education.

Deliverables

  • Draft FLP framework and implementation plan.

  • Inclusive TLM development strategy.

  • Technical inputs to proposal and annexes.

  • TPD framework and readiness checklist.

Language Requirement

Fluency in English is essential.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to: Zeeshan.Longi@plan-uk.org

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