Lead Trainer

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Background & Context

The British Council, Sudan -through the Sudan English Programme (previously EES)- has contributed to the advancement of English language teaching and learning through various partnerships with Education stakeholders in Sudan that include, but not limited to curriculum development, Teachers CPD and provision of resources.

STEP (Strengthening Teacher English Proficiency) is a 20-unit professional development course that aims to improve primary teachers’ English language and classroom management skills. The implementation of the STEP training in Sudan will target 150 teachers and 20 teacher trainers between August 2024 and March 2025. The course engages teachers in a self-study mode and intervals of in-person sessions. The teachers enrolled in the training will be provided with print and audio materials, in addition to audio materials cards to complete the course in self-study mode, supported via WhatsApp groups facilitated by Master Trainers.

About the role:

The aim of this consultancy service is to lead on establishing the STEP cascade training model and equip the Master trainers with the knowledge and the practices that will allow them to achieve the programme outcomes and the desired impact. The training will be delivered remotely /online.

Expected Output and Deliverables for the Task

Timeline

The expected timeline of the activities detailed below is between 7 – 31 July 2024.

N

Task

N. days allocated

1

Orientation session

.5

2

A desk review of the training materials, key documents outlining training needs in Sudan, and master trainers’ profiles.

1

3

Design a 10-day training plan to cascade the STEP programme

3

4

Deliver training

10

5

Master trainers’ evaluation

1

6

Update meetings throughout the training

.5

7

End of consultancy report

1

Total

17

Minimum Requirements

Role specific knowledge and experience:

The applicant must demonstrate the following: