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Mbabane, Hhohho Region, Eswatini

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

EU – Technical Assistance to Support the Education for Employability (E4E) Budget Support Sector Reform Programme in South Africa. The assignment comprised: Technical assistance to support the National Treasury and three implementing government departments (Department of Basic Education, Department of Higher Education and Department of Employment and Labour) through institutional strengthening and capacity building interventions Technical assistance to support improved collaboration… Show more EU – Technical Assistance to Support the Education for Employability (E4E) Budget Support Sector Reform Programme in South Africa. The assignment comprised: Technical assistance to support the National Treasury and three implementing government departments (Department of Basic Education, Department of Higher Education and Department of Employment and Labour) through institutional strengthening and capacity building interventions Technical assistance to support improved collaboration and coordination between the three sector departments and the National Treasury towards the achievement of the overall objective of more inclusive, equitable and quality education and employment prospects for South African youth Provision of programme management and operational support, coordination, and alignment of systems among the three involved departments, including the finalisation and implementation of an integrated business plan for the E4E programme Coordination of technical expertise needs of the three sector departments for the implementation of the departmental business programmes Support to three sector departments in preparation of payment files and required evidence to draw budget support payment trances from the EU Support to the organisation and facilitation of policy dialogues Show less

Mbabane, Kingdom Of Eswatini (Formerly Swaizland)

Mbabane, Hhohho, Eswatini

UNICEF Eswatini, Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) & Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS)Principal Researcher for the National Skills Development and Coordination Framework for Adolescents and Young People Programmes in Eswatini. The assignment comprised: Document review on national and regional TVET policies and strategic frameworks, situation analysis on skills for employability programmes for adolescent and young people, identification of gaps between policies and… Show more UNICEF Eswatini, Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) & Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS)Principal Researcher for the National Skills Development and Coordination Framework for Adolescents and Young People Programmes in Eswatini. The assignment comprised: Document review on national and regional TVET policies and strategic frameworks, situation analysis on skills for employability programmes for adolescent and young people, identification of gaps between policies and frameworks for skills development, overview of best practices and enabling factors for skills for employability programmes in Eswatini Provide leadership to the research process, design a clear methodology for the data collection and advise on the compilation of the skills development and coordination framework Data analysis and compilation of critical information base for the compilation of the national skills development and coordination framework for AYP in Eswatini Validation of draft skills development and coordination framework, design of its architecture, overall outcomes, objectives, and tasks for its implementation in the context of the education, training, and skills development sector to improve employability programmes for adolescent and young people in Eswatini Show less

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia & Home Office

EU Delegation Namibia (Framework Contract)Education Expert for the Final Evaluation of 11th EDF Education Sector Reform Contract for Namibia (ESRC). The assignment comprised: Review and analysis of ESRC programme implementation documents as well as policies and development strategies relevant to the country context and education sector (ECD) Design of the final evaluation instruments and evaluation matrix (evaluation criteria) Stakeholder consultations and data collection on… Show more EU Delegation Namibia (Framework Contract)Education Expert for the Final Evaluation of 11th EDF Education Sector Reform Contract for Namibia (ESRC). The assignment comprised: Review and analysis of ESRC programme implementation documents as well as policies and development strategies relevant to the country context and education sector (ECD) Design of the final evaluation instruments and evaluation matrix (evaluation criteria) Stakeholder consultations and data collection on the implementation of ESRC in accordance with OECD/DAC criteria Analysis of documentary, contextual and statistical ESRC implementation data with focus on evaluation criteria and evaluation matrix Identification of lessons learnt and formulation of overall evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations (final report) Show less

Lilongwe, Malawi

Framework Contract for EU Delegation Malawi: Final Evaluation of the EU-funded Improving Secondary Education in Malawi (ISEM I) Programme. In particular the assignment comprised: Review and analysis of ISEM I programme implementation documents as well as policies and development strategies relevant to the country context and education sector Methodological design of the final evaluation instruments and evaluation matrix (evaluation criteria/evaluation questions) Stakeholder… Show more Framework Contract for EU Delegation Malawi: Final Evaluation of the EU-funded Improving Secondary Education in Malawi (ISEM I) Programme. In particular the assignment comprised: Review and analysis of ISEM I programme implementation documents as well as policies and development strategies relevant to the country context and education sector Methodological design of the final evaluation instruments and evaluation matrix (evaluation criteria/evaluation questions) Stakeholder consultations and data collection (key informant interviews, focus group discussion, questionnaires) on the implementation of ISEM I in accordance with OECD criteria Analysis of documentary, contextual and statistical ISEM implementation data with focus on evaluation matrix Identification of lessons learnt and formulation of overall evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations (final evaluation report) Preparation of infographic and brief on ISEM evaluation findings and how change happened for online dissemination Show less

Harare, Zimbabwe

International senior education specialist for Education Sector Analysis (ESA) and development of Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) for Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) and UNICEF Zimbabwe. In particular the assignment comprised: Conducting an education sector analysis based on the regulatory framework of the national education system following the methodological guidelines for the ESA established by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). Literature review… Show more International senior education specialist for Education Sector Analysis (ESA) and development of Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) for Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) and UNICEF Zimbabwe. In particular the assignment comprised: Conducting an education sector analysis based on the regulatory framework of the national education system following the methodological guidelines for the ESA established by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). Literature review and data analysis for an in-depth study on barriers to education in Zimbabwe with special focus on initial access, sustained retention and participation, and learning outcomes at early childhood development, primary and secondary education taking into account gender aspects, children in remote areas and children with special learning needs. Development of the Zimbabwe Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2021-2025), including financial modelling and a costed two-year National Operational Plan (NOP), based on priorities identified in the ESA as well as changes in the education sector as a result of external and internal factors such as the economy, technological innovation, and strategies in response to the effects of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

Mbabane, Hhohho, Eswatini

Principal Researcher for Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Ministry of Labour and Social Services (MoLSS) and UNICEF Eswatini to conduct a "Landscape Analysis of Skills for Employability Programmes in Eswatini". In particular the assignment comprised: Document review on national and regional TVET policies and strategic frameworks, situation analysis on skills for employability programmes for adolescent and young people, identification of gaps between skills demands and skills… Show more Principal Researcher for Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Ministry of Labour and Social Services (MoLSS) and UNICEF Eswatini to conduct a "Landscape Analysis of Skills for Employability Programmes in Eswatini". In particular the assignment comprised: Document review on national and regional TVET policies and strategic frameworks, situation analysis on skills for employability programmes for adolescent and young people, identification of gaps between skills demands and skills needs in economic priority sectors in Eswatini, overview of best practices and enabling factors for skills for employability programmes in the SADC region and in Eswatini. Design of methodological framework for landscape analysis of skills for employability programmes in Eswatini based on a mixed methods approach (collection of quantitative and qualitative data through data survey questionnaires for ETPs and priority sector industries, key informant interviews with public and private sector stakeholders and focus group discussions with adolescent and young people). Data analysis and compilation of critical information base for skills for employability programmes and stakeholder mapping in Eswatini. Validation of findings derived from the skills audit, formulation of recommendations for scalable breakthroughs in the context of the GenU initiative and design of a skills development and employability framework for adolescent and young people aged 15 to 35. Show less

Gaborone, Botswana

Bridging TA for the forthcoming EDF 11 TVET Budget Support Programme to the three education line ministries in Botswana as well as supporting the ETSSP coordination unit in implementing the education and training strategic plan with regard to multiple pathways for senior secondary education.

Lilongwe, Malawi

International Senior Education Expert for the identification and formulation of the Improving Secondary Education (ISEM II) Programme in Malawi. In particular the assignment comprised:the review and analysis of policy documents and development strategies relevant to the country context and education sector, stakeholder consultations on the scope and structure of the new secondary education support programme, identification of the ISEM II programme design, formulation of ISEM II action… Show more International Senior Education Expert for the identification and formulation of the Improving Secondary Education (ISEM II) Programme in Malawi. In particular the assignment comprised:the review and analysis of policy documents and development strategies relevant to the country context and education sector, stakeholder consultations on the scope and structure of the new secondary education support programme, identification of the ISEM II programme design, formulation of ISEM II action document and relevant annexes as part of the EU annual work programme in line with the EU templates and EDF 11 guidelines, and presentation of draft programme design and action programme for stakeholder validation Show less

Lilongwe, Malawi

Senior Education Expert and team leader for the capacity assessment for Inclusive Education in primary schools in Malawi commissioned by GIZ Study and Expert Fund Education (SEFE) and the Directorate of Special Needs Education (DSNE) in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). The assignment comprised of research and literature review on inclusive education, development of capacity assessment design and methodology, data analysis and compilation of a critical information base,… Show more Senior Education Expert and team leader for the capacity assessment for Inclusive Education in primary schools in Malawi commissioned by GIZ Study and Expert Fund Education (SEFE) and the Directorate of Special Needs Education (DSNE) in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). The assignment comprised of research and literature review on inclusive education, development of capacity assessment design and methodology, data analysis and compilation of a critical information base, validation of findings on the status of inclusive education, formulation of recommendations and strategic action to enhance the delivery not inclusive education in mainstream primary schools in Malawi. Show less

Lilongwe, Malawi

Senior education advisor for the GIZ Basic Education Programme (BEP) component Blended Learning Course on Inclusive Education (BLINC) with special focus on finalisation of the BLINC course package (curriculum and blended learning concept, course management handbook, training modules, study guide, trainers' manual and assessment framework) and final reporting on the BLINC component.

Gaborone, Botswana

As senior education advisor I was coordination the technical support to the implementation of the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP 205-2020) with special focus in preparing the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE) for the introduction of multiple pathways in senior secondary education

Mbabane, Kingdom Of Swaziland

Team Leader of the Technical Assistance Team (TAT) for the EU funded Support to Education and Training II (SET II) Programme. Supported the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) in the overall coordination and implementation of the programme, provided technical assistance to the implementation of National Education and Training Improvement Programme (NETIP I) and the establishment of a sector wide approach (SWAp) for improved education sector coordination. Furthermore, provided technical… Show more Team Leader of the Technical Assistance Team (TAT) for the EU funded Support to Education and Training II (SET II) Programme. Supported the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) in the overall coordination and implementation of the programme, provided technical assistance to the implementation of National Education and Training Improvement Programme (NETIP I) and the establishment of a sector wide approach (SWAp) for improved education sector coordination. Furthermore, provided technical assistance to the primary curriculum reform agenda and the development of a curriculum and assessment framework for general education. Furthermore, assisted the MoET in the implementation of free primary education through EU grants leading to greater access and equity in the provision of primary education. Provided technical assistance to the design of a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and related level descriptors. Supervision and quality assurance for a technical assistance team comprising six international and local long term experts. Show less

Blantyre And Lilongwe, Malawi

Intermittent senior education advisor for the GIZ Basic Education Programme (BEP) component Blended Learning Course on Inclusive Education (BLINC) in Malawi with special focus on the development of an implementation strategy and operational plan, design of a blended learning concept for both face-to-face and online self study modules, development of a comprehensive course package for blended learning on inclusive education as continuous professional development of mainstream primary school… Show more Intermittent senior education advisor for the GIZ Basic Education Programme (BEP) component Blended Learning Course on Inclusive Education (BLINC) in Malawi with special focus on the development of an implementation strategy and operational plan, design of a blended learning concept for both face-to-face and online self study modules, development of a comprehensive course package for blended learning on inclusive education as continuous professional development of mainstream primary school teachers on identification of learners with learning difficulties (curriculum, study guide and trainers' manual) and project management. Show less

Lilongwe, Malawi

Senior education expert and team leader for the study on options for a diploma qualification in the primary education sub-sector in Malawi commissioned by GIZ Study and Expert Fund Education (SEFE) and the Department of Teacher Education and Development (DTED) in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). The assignment comprised of research and literature review on diploma programmes for primary teacher education in the SADC region and policy background in Malawi. On the basis… Show more Senior education expert and team leader for the study on options for a diploma qualification in the primary education sub-sector in Malawi commissioned by GIZ Study and Expert Fund Education (SEFE) and the Department of Teacher Education and Development (DTED) in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). The assignment comprised of research and literature review on diploma programmes for primary teacher education in the SADC region and policy background in Malawi. On the basis of the review, the study presented and analysed feasible options for the introduction of a diploma qualification for pre-service and in-service with implementation scenarios and cost estimates. Show less

Gaborone, Botswana

Conceptualisation of sub-sector programme for pre-primary and primary education as part of the development of the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP) for the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) in Botswana

Gaborone, Botswana

Pre-primary and primary education sub-sector analysis as part of the EU-funded development of the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP) for the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) in Botswana

Lilongwe, Malawi

In the scope of the GIZ Basic Education Programme (BEP) in Malawi provided technical assistance to the Department of Teacher Education and Development (DTED) in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) for the development of professional partnerships between teacher training colleges (TTCs) and teaching practice schools (TPSs) as part of the Initial Primary Teacher Education (IPTE) certificate course, in particular for the design of strategies to improve support systems for… Show more In the scope of the GIZ Basic Education Programme (BEP) in Malawi provided technical assistance to the Department of Teacher Education and Development (DTED) in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) for the development of professional partnerships between teacher training colleges (TTCs) and teaching practice schools (TPSs) as part of the Initial Primary Teacher Education (IPTE) certificate course, in particular for the design of strategies to improve support systems for student teachers. Show less

Kingdom Of Swaziland

Team Leader of the International Technical Assistance Team (ITAT) for the EU funded Support to Education and Training Project in Swaziland.

Namibia

Project Coordinator for the component Upgrading African Languages within the GTZ Basic Education Programme in Namibia. The main areas of work were curriculum development for the lower primary phase and textbook development in six African Namibian languages for literarcy, numeracy and environmental studies.

Uganda

Lecturer for German Language, Literature and Cultural StudiesHead of German SectionLecturer for Postgraduate Diploma in EducationLecturer for European DramaLecturer for Social AnthropolgyChairman of Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Arts

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Comparative Literature And European Studies

Activities and Societies: Basketball European Studies & Comparative Literature

Second State Examination, Teacher Training (German And English)

First State Examnination, German And English Language And Literature