Education Specialist Vacancy-Job Ref: BJGTCARE/1905/2025810

Education Specialist Vacancy-Job Ref: BJGTCARE/1905/2025810

Guatemala City (Guatemala)

The Education Specialist (ES) is responsible for delivering non-financial education services developed by the EduQuality program. As part of a local team of Education Specialists and in collaboration with teams across Latin America and the Caribbean, this role is focused on implementing the EduQuality program by delivering professional development training to school leaders and teacher mentors.

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Pathways to Excellence

Collaborate with Education Specialists in-country to develop and implement a School Self-Assessment and School Development Plan that analyzes school performance against 18 domains of education quality.
Establish and support school development planning teams at each school to identify priority areas for school improvement and train school leaders and teachers on provided digital resources for each domain of education quality.

Cluster Development

Establish effective school Clusters by supporting the development of a Cluster governance committee with a Cluster Leader, Deputy Cluster Leader, and Cluster Administrator.
Develop an annual schedule of Cluster Meetings for school leaders and teacher mentors.
Facilitate collaboration across Clusters for school enrichment activities, ie, sports competitions, debate teams, arts exhibitions, among others.

School Leader Professional Development

Facilitate delivery of School Leadership Professional Development training on leadership and management best practices, including budgeting, marketing and branding, financial management, staff engagement and retention, among others.
Teacher Mentor Professional Development

Develop mentorship capacity of teachers through Joint Practice Development (JPD) by facilitating independently and/or collaborating with external trainers. Through ongoing coaching and training, JPD targets the improvement of teacher motivation, subject matter expertise, and pedagogical skills within school Clusters and Opportunity International’s broader network of schools.
Learning & Knowledge Management

Document case studies of ongoing effective practices and innovations from the field for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with learning partners, as necessary, who engage with the EduFinance program to evaluate effectiveness and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in education development, pre-primary and primary education, early literacy and reading development, special education, and school leadership and teacher professional development.
At least 2-3 years of experience as a classroom teacher at pre-primary and primary levels. esp5AmK BOCpsN
Degree in a field related to school-based education, or education development with significant experience in the education field.
Post-graduate qualification related to education is preferred.
Understanding of the education sector (private and public), school curriculum, school environment, and language/literacy needs.
Strong writing, data collection, and ICT skills (eg, Microsoft Office, EdTech, learning management systems, data collection tools, mobile tablets, etc.).
Experience working in education management with school leadership experience and experience working in schools in remote/rural areas preferred.
Ability to manage contract negotiations with external vendors and ability to manage internal work-related expenses is required.
Experience working within cross-cultural global organizations and NGOs preferred.
Experience in working with large multilateral and bilateral donors, such as USAID, FCDO and others.
An understanding of and a commitment to advancing the mission and core values ​​of Opportunity International
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish required. Must be able to attend & fully participate in meetings conducted in English.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Access to a personal vehicle for 80% domestic travel
Able to travel with minimal notice and maximum flexibility.
Willing to travel independently and without escort or planning support.

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