Language Pedagogy Senior Specialist (30 months), South Sudan (juba)
Country: South Sudan
Organization: SOFRECO
Closing date: 25 May 2025
Project: Technical Assistance to develop a comprehensive teacher training package to strengthen pre-service and in-service teacher training in South Sudan
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Language Education, or related field from a recognized university.
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of Arabic; excellent communication skills.
- Training in adult learning methodologies and language acquisition theory required.
- Knowledge of mother tongue-based multilingual education principles, preferred
- Training in adult learning methodologies, preferred.
- Computer skills in MS Office.
Professional experience
- At least 8 years professional experience in language teaching and teacher training, with 3 years of which should have been in developing countries.
- Proven track record of working on similar projects aligned with best international standards.
- Experience designing and implementing language pedagogy programs in multilingual contexts, particularly in resource-constrained and conflict-affected settings.
- Demonstrated experience developing language-specific structured pedagogy materials and training modules.
- Experience in mother tongue-based instruction and English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching methodologies.
- Track record of successfully implementing different language training modalities (center-based, school-based, distance learning, mentoring and coaching).
