National Volunteer Education Specialist

About the role

VSO is seeking a National Volunteer Education Specialist to support the Ministry of Education in implementing the BeFIT programme across districts, zones and schools. The role focuses on integrating tablet‑based learning into everyday teaching practices and strengthening the capacity of education officers and teachers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support and capacity‑building workshops for District Education Officers, Primary Education Advisors, teachers and school managers.
• Train and mentor primary school teachers (both in‑service and student teachers) on the effective use of tablet‑based learning tools.
• Support the integration of digital learning resources into school curricula and monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with local education authorities to ensure alignment with national education policies.
• Travel to project sites using a motorcycle, adhering to safety and logistical requirements.

Required profile

• Experience in training and mentoring primary school teachers.
• Valid motorcycle licence obtained within the last two years and ability to ride safely in field conditions.
• Commitment to VSO’s values of openness, resilience, collaboration and knowledge‑sharing.

Required skills

• Familiarity with tablet‑based learning platforms and digital education tools.

What we offer

• Allowance paid in local currency to cover reasonable living expenses.
• Basic accommodation provided in project locations.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable education outcomes in some of the world’s most fragile regions.