Position Title: Master Trainer (MT)

Duty Station: Montserrado, Margibi, and Grand Bassa

Report to: Teaching & Learning Officer/Project Manager

Work Hours: Full-Time-Contractual; 45 hours per week; typically, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the flexibility to work additional hours or on weekends on an as-needed basis.

Duration: Eight Months

About UMOVEMENT

Founded in 2011, Youth Movement for Collective Action (UMOVEMENT) is a registered, non governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization that strongly believes a good education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a better future for children and their families. UMOVEMENT programs complement the effort of the Ministry of Education and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs: 3, 4, 5&16). The core programs of Youth Movement for Collective Action are Education, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, & Livelihood.

UMOVEMENT is Liberia’s unrivaled national youth-led education NGO with vast experience working in the education sector (developing educational programs for governmental and non governmental entities, providing training for teachers and staff to upgrade the educational system, conducting livelihoods training for Liberian youth, etc.). The organization does have a long history of ensuring demonstrated records of accountability and transparency with donors, beneficiaries, including stakeholders.

Meanwhile, Youth Movement for Collective Action invites qualified individuals for the position indicated above.

Criteria for Hiring a Master Trainer for Leaders in Teaching Liberia • Master’s Degree in Education (preferred/encouraged)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with at least two years of teaching experience at the secondary level, from an accredited Teacher Training Institute or Educational College
• Have attended specialized master trainers’ trainings recognized by the Ministry of Education for a duration of at least 75 clock hours, and must have received a valid certificate or degree of completion
• Have attended regular Continuous Professional Development Training offered or accounted for by the Ministry of Education for the sole purpose of efficiently delivering an assigned curriculum
• Prior experience conducting in-service teacher training is highly valued
• Have strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in ICT tools and digital teaching methods (added advantage)
• Willing to learn and train others with an understanding of common teaching challenges and student learning obstacles
• Demonstrated strong content knowledge in science and/or mathematics
• Familiarity/Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based, and project-based STEM teaching approaches

Note: Intentional selection of qualified female lecturers/tutors as STEM master trainers

To apply:

▪ Submit a Cover Letter addressing all the requirements stated in this advertisement, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 references via email: with the subject line: “Master Trainer for Leaders in Teaching Liberia.” NOTE: Due to the urgency in filling these positions, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

▪ Applicants must reside in the county applying for!