Development worker (m/f/d) – organisational and curriculum development in schools in Sierra Leone

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

Job description

Access to quality basic education is challenging in Sierra Leone due to a lack of resources from public institutions, poverty and gender discrimination. Nevertheless, the government has the ambition to provide all children in Sierra Leone with high-quality basic education. EducAid is an international non-governmental organization that aims to provide children from disadvantaged families with proper basic education. To this end, it manages five of its own schools (including in Freetown and Port Loko) and also works with partner schools. In addition to knowledge transfer, the focus is on teaching values (e.g. equality, diversity, climate protection) and soft skills (independent thinking and working methods, good communication skills). The aim is to train students to become independent individuals who are willing to take responsibility and contribute to society. Also, EduCaid aims to further develop the curriculum for this ambitious goal, train and advise its own People and Culture Team, to approach HR processes more strategically to achieve global standards.

Your tasks

• Establishment of a People and Culture Team including the expansion of strategic HR work, improvement of HR standards and processes
• Advising EducAid on the development of the curriculum – particularly with regard to the integration of soft skills
• Developing concepts to improve the employability of students, career guidance services and entrepreneurial activities
• Close cooperation with GIZ projects (e.g. sustainable economic development) on possible vocational training offers and requirements for the labor market as well as entrepreneurial expertise
• Special focus on girls – with regard to the design of possible career paths and entrepreneurship

Your profile

• University degree in education or another degree with a comparable focus
• First experience in the field of organizational development in a developing country
• Initial experience and expertise in basic and vocational education in a developing country
• High intercultural sensitivity, empathy, ability to work in a team and patience
• Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills
• Resilience to work in a challenging environment with difficult weather conditions and limited access to electricity and water
• Fluent knowledge of the English language

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression of topics such as the climate, shopping and supply options, the school situation and healthcare in Sierra Leone.

The security situation requires increased vigilance. Special precautionary measures apply locally for GIZ employees. GIZ’s guidelines on security measures must be followed at all times. Please always consult the country-specific information provided by the Federal Foreign Office. GIZ has a professional security risk management team on site. In some cases, there may be special restrictions on freedom of movement in the working environment. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on family members travelling with you. Please note that general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We will be pleased to advise you on this with our many years of experience.

Further information on country-specific information from the Federal Foreign Office can be found at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en

Notes

GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

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Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.

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About us

The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Contact

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