Early Childhood Development Coordination Consultant

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking an experienced consultant to provide high‑level technical coordination, strategic guidance, and stakeholder engagement for Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives in Jordan.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Jordan Ministry of Education (MoE) for ECD and SEL projects.
• Maintain regular communication with MoE counterparts, follow up on action points, and coordinate meetings, workshops, and technical discussions.
• Support implementation of workplans, ensuring timely delivery of deliverables.
• Review and revise ECD digital application content to align with Ministry standards and prepare it for integration.
• Facilitate technical consultations to incorporate feedback and finalize digital learning materials.
• Assist the MoE in the accreditation process and official launch of the Jordan National SEL Framework, preparing technical materials and coordinating launch events.
• Coordinate the finalization of the Parent Participation Manual and related capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in technical coordination and strategic guidance for education‑sector initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder‑engagement skills, particularly with government ministries and international partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet tight timelines.

Required skills