STREET CHILD OF LIBERIA (SCOL)
Positions: Learning Support Officers
Organisation: Street Child of Liberia
Location: Roles available in Lofa and Maryland Counties.
Deadline: Rolling until 28 February 2021
(Note: Applications will be reviewed as received and
interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the right
candidates are found.)
Applications: CV and Cover Letter,Click the apply button below to submit your application.
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
ABOUT STREET CHILD OF LIBERIA
Street Child of Liberia (SCOL) was registered as a Liberian NGO in 2013 and works in
partnership with UK registered charity, Street Child UK and Sierra Leone partner
organisation, Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL). Together the Street Child Group has been
working to give out of school children the opportunity to gain an education since 2008.
Street Child of Liberia is a leading national NGO undergoing significant expansion.
Currently we have 50 Liberian staff, with primary operations in Monrovia and field stations
in Maryland, Margibi, Grand Cape Mount Lofa & Maryland, with further plans to expand
nationwide. To date, we have received funding from DfID, Comic Relief, the Liberian
government’s flagship Partnership Schools for Liberia program, Geneva Global and several
other private and national funders.
Learning Support Officers
The Field Education Officers will be responsible for overseeing 2 to 3 Schools within the PSL
program. They will work closely with Teachers, Principals and the Community, to support
the Street Child Education Team with improving student learning outcomes.
Key Objectives:
 Support schools to improve students’ learning outcomes
 Support teachers in improving the quality of their teaching
 Support principals in managing the school, teachers and students effectively to create a
conducive learning environment
 Support PTA’s to play an active role in school on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that the
parents are supporting the principal, teachers and students.
 Implementing interventions that are based on the global SC Education Impact Model.
Key Responsibilities:
 Conduct daily visits to schools to:
o Observe classes and teachers, and provide feedback to the teachers on how they
can improve their teaching.
o Support the principal in his/her duties and ensure they are managing the schools
appropriately. Identify areas for improvement.
 Provide extra training/ workshops/ individual support for teachers
 Conduct activities with parents and the communities
 Provide the Street Child of Liberia Education Team with bi-weekly reports on the schools
progress
 Support the writing of school improvement plans
 Facilitate meetings with principals in your cluster to learn from each other and share
experiences
 Plan and conduct Teacher Training together with the Street Child of Liberia Education
Team
 Collaborate closely with the data officers to help inform support to schools and teachers
 Evaluate the progress of students and teachers on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications and Experience:
 A bachelors degree in Education, Management or related field
 At least five years experience in Education
 More than three years in a relevant project management or leadership role.
 Demonstrable experience in NGO work desirable
 Extensive experience in community engagement
Key Personal Characteristics / Skills
 A passionate commitment to the vision of seeing every child in Liberiarealising their
basic rights and gaining a meaningful education.
 Pro-active attitude and creative approach
 Hard-working and ability to think outside the box
 Strong management and inter-personal skills.
 Ability to work easily with national and international colleagues alike;
 Excellent organizational skills