One Senior Teacher Training Expert (m/f)

GIZ Grant Agency for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), is recruiting one Senior Teacher Training Expert (m/f) based in Maputo.

Closing date for applications: 16 of September 2025

A.   General Introduction:

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, GIZ has over 50 years of experience in providing technical assistance, capacity development and project management services for a wide variety of specialized development areas, including education, health, governance, public finance management, agriculture, social development, gender equality and related fields.

In February 2024, GIZ has successfully undergone the accreditation process for the role as Grant Agent for Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funding and has been selected as GPE Grant Agent in Mozambique.

The GPE is a major international fund that provides financial support to education systems in developing countries, including many African nations. It mobilizes resources from various donors to support initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education, strengthening education systems, and promoting equity in education.

In its role as GPE Grant Agent, GIZ is now requested to assist the Mozambican government, more specifically the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC), in the implementation of the System Capacity Grant (SCG) (3,3M USD), the System Transformation Grant (STG) (107M USD) and the Girls’ Education Accelerator (GEA) (10M USD). The majority of the funds will be channeled through the education sector basket fund FASE (Fundo de Apoio ao Sector da Educação). To support a more efficient implementation of the FASE funding GIZ will furthermore provide technical assistance and capacity development to MEC at both central and decentralized levels.

B.  Description of tasks:

The Senior Teacher Training Expert will be a key member of the team for the GPE grants managed by GIZ. He/she will be part of the sub-team for Capacity Development and will be responsible for overseeing the overall technical assistance with regards to teacher training and teacher management for MEC, the Provincial Directorates, District Services and at the School level. The capacity development measures will be closely coordinated with the National Directorate for Teacher Training at the MEC and integrated in the overall capacity development approach of the ministry.

Working closely with the GIZ Head of Unit for Institutional and Capacity Development, the other members of the Capacity Development Team, and the Grant Supervision Team, the Senior Teacher Training Expert will be responsible for support provided to MEC regarding teacher training and teacher management reform, including the assessment of how the teacher training system is currently delivered and managed in basic education. He/she will work closely with the Capacity Building Team on a comprehensive approach to all needs assessment activities, technical assistance, support and provision of technical and institutional capacity development to MEC and education partners.

This includes, among other tasks:​

• In coordination with the Directorate for Teacher Training assess and identify main gaps in the pre-service and in-service teacher education systems, including the main challenges faced by training institutions and schools.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and tools that regulate the more efficient and equitable allocation, distribution, and retention of teachers, at the district and school levels.
• Support the definition of clear standards and transparent technical criteria for a more equitable distribution of teachers, considering factors such as school vulnerability, regional disparities, student learning levels and other relevant factors.
• Support the design of concrete strategies and measures to improve teacher retention in the education system, including professional incentives, clear career paths, recognition mechanisms, favorable working conditions and other motivational factors. Support the implementation of strategic in-service teacher training programs, focusing on improving pedagogical skills, managerial competences, updating content, and promoting educational innovation in the school context with the goal of strengthening quality of service delivery at the level of schools.
• Support the design of financing mechanisms for teacher training institutes and ZIPs, within the scope of this grant.
• Assist the design and establishment of a robust monitoring and evaluation framework that will produce periodic progress reports to MEC, GPE, FASE partners and BMZ, with critical analyses, highlighting successes and challenges in the implementation of activities, and suggesting corrective measures to ensure the achievement of the project´s goals.
• Facilitate continuous follow-up and technical support to all relevant directorates from MEC, including the Directorate for teacher training (DNFPFG-MEC), human resources (DRH), finances (DAF), “Áreas de Ensino” (DNEP), quality assurance (DAGQ), as well as planning, statistics and cooperation (DIPLEC).
• Preparation, management and accompanying of missions/ consultancies to support teacher training and management reforms, in close collaboration with MEC and the Capacity Development team, including the drafting of Terms of Reference, managing tendering processes and guiding of consultants.
• Participation in and contribution to relevant sector working groups with MEC and cooperation partner representatives.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Education Studies, Pedagogy, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field, with relevant experience in teacher training and management.
• Fluency in Portuguese; strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary team, with strong teamwork and partnership building skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Solid and firm command of digital tools and working methods, including MS Office, data management software, collaboration platforms (e.g. MS Teams), with the ability to adapt to new technologies and ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Mozambique´s legal and institutional context related to teacher training and management is desirable.

General Professional Experience

• Minimum requirement of 10 years of proven experience in the area of teacher training, with emphasis on in-service teacher training.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with or providing technical assistance to government ministries, particularly MEC or provincial level similar entities, preferably within Mozambique.
• Demonstrated experience working within Mozambique´s education sector, respecting the national legal and operational frameworks, and understanding local gender and social inclusion considerations.
• Proven track record in improving teacher training and its management.
• Experience with donor coordination mechanisms and frameworks, and/ or multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Experience with high level political coordination & engagement​.

Specific Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience providing technical support in teacher training and human resource management in the education sector. Additional experience in similar roles will be considered and asset.
• At least 5 years of experience in capacity development and training for government staff and stakeholders related to teacher training and human resource management in the education sector and evidence-based decision making.
• Experience with the implementation and monitoring of GPE-funded programmes would be an asset.

Other Knowledge, Additional Skills 

• Prior experience/knowledge of GIZ procedures will be treated as an advantage.
• Willingness to improve qualifications as required by the tasks to be performed. 
• Sensitivity in the treatment and elimination of documents may be important. 
• Predisposed to work in an international team.

Notes

This is a national position, remunerated according to GIZ terms

The cover letter and CV should be in a single file including relevant annexes

We encourage women and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives in the workplace

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.