Dirasa and Makani Programs | 2027
Background
The UNICEF-funded Dirasa and Makani Programs aim to provide out-of-school children with multiple, flexible learning pathways that respond to their individual learning needs. The programs are implemented in private and semi-private schools and community centers, targeting out-of-school children while also providing retention support to students already enrolled in schools.
World Learning, in its capacity as the Technical Partner for the Dirasa and Makani Programs, is inviting qualified Mathematics Trainers to join its pool of trainers and technical consultants to support the implementation of various training, capacity-building, and technical support activities throughout 2027.
Selected consultants will be engaged under a framework consultancy agreement based on program needs, implementation schedules, and specific assignment requirements.
Applicants must have a minimum of five years of proven professional experience in mathematics teaching and training, as well as fluency in the required language(s). French-language proficiency is required to support mathematics instruction and related English-language activities, as applicable to program needs and the language of instruction in participating schools.
Nature, Duration and Level of Effort
The selected Mathematics Trainer will be engaged on an assignment basis throughout the 2027 calendar year, depending on the needs of the Dirasa and Makani Programs, with an anticipated level of effort of 60 consultancy days per consultant. The consultant must be available to provide services for at least two days per week, Monday through Friday, during periods of engagement. Specific assignments, deliverables, timelines, locations, and consultancy days will be communicated and agreed upon in advance with the consultant and the relevant World Learning technical team. The actual distribution of days will depend on program requirements, training schedules, and activity availability. The framework agreement does not guarantee continuous engagement, and the consultant will be called upon as needed.
Duty Station and Travel Requirements
The consultancy will be primarily based in Lebanon, with assignments requiring flexibility and availability to work across different locations and regions throughout the country.
Depending on program needs, the consultant will be expected to:
- Travel to different regions across Lebanon to deliver training sessions, conduct field visits, provide on-site technical assistance, and support program implementation.
- Provide online technical support, coaching, and follow-up to teachers and relevant educational personnel.
- Participate in virtual meetings and coordination sessions as required.
- Attend in-person meetings, training preparation sessions, coordination meetings, and follow-up discussions at World Learning's Beirut office when requested.
- Coordinate regularly with the relevant project management and technical teams to ensure effective planning, implementation, and follow-up of assigned activities.
- The consultant must demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel within Lebanon and provide both in-person and remote support throughout the consultancy period.
Job Description and Key Responsibilities
The Mathematics Trainer will report to the Project Director at World Learning's Lebanon Field Office and coordinate closely with the relevant Math Education Specialist and technical teams to support mathematics-related activities under the Dirasa and Makani Programs.
The key responsibilities include:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the theoretical framework, pedagogical approaches, and methodology of the mathematics in-class support program.
- Understand the learning profiles and needs of out-of-school children and identify appropriate strategies to address different levels of mathematical understanding and learning gaps.
- Stay informed about evidence-based mathematics teaching methodologies and child-centered approaches that promote conceptual understanding and practical application.
- Design, prepare, and deliver capacity-building sessions and training workshops for Educational Quality Focal Points, teachers, and other relevant educational personnel.
- Provide training and orientation to teachers and Educational Quality Focal Points prior to the launch of relevant program activities, including the School-Based Program (SBP), where applicable.
- Support teachers in applying effective mathematics teaching strategies, classroom practices, and assessment techniques.
- Conduct field visits to schools and learning centers across different regions in Lebanon to provide on-site technical support, observe classroom practices, and follow up on the implementation of training.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and technical support to teachers through in-person meetings, distance learning, and web-conferencing platforms.
- Assess training effectiveness and identify areas requiring additional support or capacity building.
- Contribute to the preparation, adaptation, and improvement of mathematics training materials, resources, and tools.
- Participate in technical coordination meetings and planning sessions at World Learning's office or online, as required.
- Perform other related tasks as requested by the technical team and senior management.
Additional Language Requirement:
French-language proficiency is required to support mathematics instruction and related English-language activities, as applicable to the programs' needs and the language of instruction in participating schools.
General Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, Mathematics, or another relevant field. A master's degree or additional professional qualifications will be considered an asset.
- At least five years of proven professional experience in mathematics teaching, training, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training sessions, workshops, or capacity-building activities.
- Previous experience working with teachers, educational personnel, children, or education-focused programs.
- Strong knowledge of relevant teaching methodologies, pedagogical approaches, and learner-centered practices.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in the language relevant to the consultancy and the ability to deliver training in the required language(s).
- French-language proficiency to support mathematics and related English-language activities, as required.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with technical and program teams.
- Availability to provide consultancy services for at least two days per week, Monday through Friday, during periods of engagement, based on program needs and agreed assignments.
- Availability and willingness to travel to different regions across Lebanon for field assignments, training sessions, and on-site technical support.
- Ability to provide online technical support and participate in virtual meetings and follow-up sessions.
- Flexibility to attend in-person coordination and planning meetings at World Learning's Beirut office when required.
- Familiarity with distance-learning platforms and web-conferencing tools is an asset.
- Previous experience working with UNICEF-funded programs or education initiatives targeting vulnerable and out-of-school children is an advantage.
