Job Description

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.

Supporting refugees and vulnerable populations in Jordan since 2007, IRC works alongside the Government of Jordan and the humanitarian community. Our efforts provide aid to children in both camp-based (Zaatari and Azraq camps) and urban-based refugee assistance (Mafraq, Ramtha, Irbid).

The IRC's educational interventions aim to improve children and youth's skills and knowledge, benefiting their well-being and future opportunities. We support both formal and non-formal learning activities, focusing on literacy, numeracy, socio-emotional learning, and marketable skills. We also prioritize the protection and psychosocial well-being of conflict-affected children and youth.

Project Background:

ASAS, a joint venture of IREX, IRC, QRTA, CADER, and StS, is funded by USAID. Its goal is to raise the standard of pre- and in-service teacher education and improve early-grade curriculum in Jordan.

Objective:

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

The consultant will ensure the content analysis tool follows ASAS guidance principles. They will analyze the Grade 1-3 math curriculum, TLM, and teachers' guide. This will support educators and students with MoE or equivalent experience in learning proficiencies and framework.

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 be joining a one-day workshop that is passionate about improving and evaluating the content analysis tool. This collaborative session will involve mentors who are dedicated to providing mentorship and ensuring the tool's efficiency and alignment with ASAS guidance principles and MoE proficiencies. The valuable insights gained from this workshop will be thoroughly analyzed the Grade 1-3 mathematics curriculum, teaching materials, and teachers' guide.

1: Oct 2024

Detail of tasks

The consultant will lead a comprehensive review of Grade 1 mathematics content, including TLM, teachers' guide, and curriculum. This process will involve evaluating the current materials to ensure they support learning outcomes and align with MoE requirements and ASAS principles.

2: Nov 2024

The consultant will lead a complete review of Grade 2 mathematics content, including the TLM, teachers' guide, and curriculum. This process involves evaluating current materials to ensure they support learning outcomes and align with MoE or equivalent experience and ASAS mentorship principles.

3: Nov 2024

The consultant will initiate a well-rounded review of the Grade 3 mathematics content, which involves assessing the teaching and learning materials (TLM), teachers' guide, and curriculum. This process aims to ensure the materials effectively support learning outcomes, aligning with the Ministry of Education (MoE) or equivalent experience and ASAS mentorship principles.

4: Dec 2024

The consultant will submit the revised data and materials for analysis to the technical committee at the Ministry of Education (MoE) or equivalent experience. 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's or equivalent experience standards and address any feedback provided by the committee.

Skills

Qualifications

Consultancy Requirements:

• A university degree in Mathematics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of a master’s degree in education, curriculum design, instructional design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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. Proficiency in 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.