Shining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of

Afghanistan, with Registration Number 4388 dated February 18, 2018. SSEOA works in the

fields of education, health, and livelihood in the remote regions of Afghanistan. SSEOA envisions creating educational opportunities for girls and women to grow, thrive, and prosper. SSEOA works to empower communities in Afghanistan through education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities all around the country. Our mission is to empower Afghans, especially girls and women in the remote regions of Afghanistan by creating educational opportunities and livelihood skills because SSEOA has a firm belief that without educating girls, peace and prosperity is not possible.

SSEOA boasts a team of highly qualified professionals renowned for their discipline, organization, efficiency, and extensive tenure within both national and international organizations. The team is spearheaded by an Executive Body comprising of the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Program Director, Finance Manager, and Program Manager, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. At the helm of strategic governance stands SSEOA's Board of Directors, comprising five distinguished members renowned for their extensive experience working with the government and NGO sector.

  Position Summary:

The trainer is responsible for designing, organizing, and delivering comprehensive training programs for Community-Based Education (CBE) and remedial teachers. This role involves not only the facilitation of training sessions but also the continuous support and guidance of teachers to ensure effective implementation of the training content in their classrooms. Additionally, the Trainer is tasked with the regular monitoring and evaluation of CBE classes to assess the effectiveness of teaching methods, identify areas for improvement, and provide ongoing mentorship to teachers. The goal is to enhance the overall quality of education provided to students and ensure that the CBE classes are aligned with educational standards and best practices.

   Responsibilities:

Community Mobilization: Organize and mobilize communities to support and participate in Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) and Community-Based Education (CBE) classes.

Teacher Training: Conduct training sessions for School Management Teams (SMT) and CBE/ALP teachers, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver quality education.

Shura Training and Mentoring: Train and mentor CBE/ALP Shuras (community councils) on their roles and responsibilities to effectively support CBE/ALP activities.

Monitoring Visits: Perform joint monitoring visits with Provincial Education Department (PED) and District Education Department (DED) officials to assess program implementation and impact.

SEL/MHPSS Training: Provide training in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for CBE/ALP teachers to enhance their skills in supporting students' well-being.

Core and Refresher Training: Organize and deliver both core and refresher training for ALP and CBE teachers to maintain high educational standards.

Back-to-School Campaigns: Lead and coordinate campaigns to encourage school re-enrollment and attendance among students.

Teacher Learning Circles: Facilitate learning circles that bring together CBE teachers and government school teachers to share knowledge and best practices.

Mentoring CBE Shura: Provide regular mentoring support to CBE Shuras through monthly community visits, offering guidance and assistance in their roles.

Parenting Sessions: Conduct monthly sessions for parents and caregivers of CBE students to support their involvement in their children's education.

Preschool and Volunteer Support: Offer mentoring support to preschool teachers and community volunteers, enhancing their skills and effectiveness.

Staff Training: Train project-related staff in:

• Planning and Scheduling: Developing training plans and schedules.
• Training Materials Preparation: Creating and utilizing training materials effectively.
• Pre and Post-Evaluation of Trainees: Conduct evaluations before and after each training session. Report the results and findings to the Project Manager.
• Technical Support: Assist the Education Team and Project Manager with any technical issues that arise.

Additional Tasks:

• Undertake any other project-related activities as assigned by the Project Officer and Project Manager.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or related field.
• At least 3-4 years of working experience with Educational programs, Schools, and Community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of CBE and ALP principles and practices.

Skills:

• Strong training & facilitation skills
• Experience writing reports in English and National Languages
• Ability to work in a team-oriented system, and deal effectively with professional staff.
• Ability to effectively present information.

• Interested Candidates are invited to submit their CV, a Cover Letter, and references to hr@sseoa.af
• Please indicate the Position Title, Vacancy number, and the District name where you want to apply (District Teacher Trainer 2024-015 District Name) in the subject line of your email. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.
• Applications after the closing date (midnight) will not be considered.
• Due to the large number of applications received, we can only correspond with the Shortlisted Candidates.