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Description

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

Job Summary

Supports the management of a program(s) in the field; supports the development of project work products, to include but not limited to, program timelines, budgets, reports, and other products/documents as Identified.

The Training Specialist supports end-to-end PD delivery for early-grade teachers (KGG3) and supervisors. The role assists with curriculum/materials preparation, session facilitation, coaching logistics, participant communications, and routine data/quality tasks to ensure consistent implementation aligned to MoE standards for early grades.

Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by manager.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Knowlege & Skills

Task and Project Coordination/Management

Provides technical support and inputs to an assigned program(s) or project. Responsible for the contributing, creating, and guiding the work associated with project outputs; to include but not limited to program design, required products, gathering, drafting, and creating workflow plans, budgets, internal/external reports, presentations, and other documents/deliverables as identified. Responsible for the development of written communications by drafting, approving, and sending correspondence. Specific tasks for assigned role include:

• Assist in adapting modular, blended PD content mapped to MoE ranks/competencies.

• Help develop and format trainer/trainee guides, slide decks, job aids, and checklists for literacy and numeracy sessions.

• Ensure Arabic-first, accessible formats and version control of materials.

• Upload and manage content to LMS/LXP; support mobile/offline accessibility for participants.

• Generate basic dashboards/exports from templates (Excel/Power BI views prepared by the senior team).

• Knowledge of AI-in-education use cases and safeguards in low-resource, bilingual settings.
• Track record designing micro-credentials and assessing edtech pilots for cost-effectiveness and equity.

Relational Communication

Serves as a primary point of contact for assigned country/region; includes interacting with key stakeholders, partners, and/or fellow IREX employees. Responsible for drafting and sending correspondence with stakeholders. Guidance and/or approval before engaging stakeholders may be required, in some cases.

Specific tasks for assigned role include:

• Lead training sessions to supervisors, teachers and Master teachers, ensuring alignment with MoE standards.

• Coordinate logistics with MoE directorates, schools, and partners; ensure compliance with visibility/safeguarding guidelines during events.
• Prepare training schedules and work closely with FDs in training logistics.

Partner Engagement / Business Development

Supports the renewal process of assigned program. Supports and coordinates country partner outreach as requested. Gathers market intelligence specific to regional/country of responsibility. Supports one or more areas of the proposal development process; to include, but not limited to, proposal design, writing, and/or review.

Specific tasks for assigned role include:

• Liaise with vendors (venues, printing, logistics) under guidance from the senior team.

Budget, Financial and Project Compliance

At the direction of project leadership, independently and accurately performs financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, etc.). Makes independent decisions about the type of information needed to populate a given document consistent with policies. May have the authority to sign for approval for smaller amounts as defined by the project.

Specific tasks for assigned role include:

• Prepare simple budgets, and distribution lists for materials and refreshments; keep accurate records (attendance, receipts).

• Follow data protection, safeguarding, and incident-reporting procedures.

• Use standard observation tools; participate in calibration sessions.
• Enter and validate FoI and attendance data; contribute to monthly QA summaries and corrective action follow-up.

Teamwork and Leadership

Ensures fellow team members can articulate how project work aligns with program or practice area goals and objectives. Delegates relevant work and provide clear and measurable guidance. Proactively seeks feedback from team members and uses information to make informed, relevant decisions for projects, programs, and clients. Seeks opportunities to encourage team members, to create more efficient processes and workflows that improve overall program. Takes ownership of the decisions and actions. Mentors Coordinators who direct the work of interns.

Specific tasks assigned for role include:

• Administer pre/post instruments and participant feedback forms; ensure clean data entry to project systems (e.g., LMS/trackers).

• Support rapid-cycle learning activities and quarterly Pause-and-Reflect preparations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.

• 35 years supporting large-scale teacher PD or school-level training (early grades preferred).

• Experience facilitating workshops and applying adult-learning/UDL basics.

• Comfort with foundational literacy/numeracy practices (training provided).

• Routine data skills (Excel/Sheets); familiarity with LMS tools is an advantage.

• Use advanced presentation tools (PowerPoint, Canva).

• Ability to create simple visuals or infographics (Canva advanced, PowerPoint design features).

• Familiarity with forms and data collection tools (Google Forms, MS Forms, Kobo). ( for feedback collections after session for example) 

• Arabic fluency and professional English.
• Experience working with/alongside MoE systems in Jordan (preferred).

Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Jordan.

Daily Tasks

• Pedagogical expertise: early-grade instruction; differentiated/remedial practices; inclusive/UDL design.

• Curriculum & materials: modular design, micro-credentials, accessible formats, classroom transfer.

• Facilitation & coaching: ToT, observation/feedback cycles, CoP facilitation.

• Quality & FoI frameworks, calibration, rapid learning cycles, results communication.

• Stakeholder management: government liaison, vendor/partner oversight, clear written/oral communication.

• Communication & Facilitation: Bilingual fluency, workshop delivery, empathetic and precise communication.

• Organized, detail-oriented, clear communicator, facilitation confidence, basic data quality, stakeholder coordination.
• Other support duties as needed.

Additional Perks

At IREX, you'll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission—making it a truly rewarding place to work. We offer learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.

Please note: While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Disability Specifications

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX's mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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