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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation working on addressing and solving social challenges in the fields of public services, climate change, and education. Through its innovative and different approach, as well as its passion and dedication, the SmartUp team works daily to create a better, different, and improved world. Composed of young, ambitious, and motivated collaborators, the team is always open to new dreamers and professionals who want to work in a pleasant and challenging work environment and who aim to create value and positive change for their surroundings and society through their work.
SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab in partnership with the Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA, the Macedonian Center for Civic Education, and the First Children's Embassy in the World MEGASHI, with support from the Pestalozzi Children's Foundation, is implementing the project"Promotion of a Safe School Environment", during the period September 2023 – August 2026.
The goal of the project is to contribute to the realization of children's right to quality education in a safe and participatory school environment. This goal will be achieved through (1) improved implementation of legal provisions for student participation in decision-making processes and child protection, (2) strengthened capacities of primary and secondary schools for prevention and dealing with violence, and (3) application of teaching methods and techniques that support and promote protection, participation, and equal opportunities for all students.
According to the needs of the project"Promotion of a Safe School Environment", SmartUp announces a call for expanding its team, namely for engagement of 1 (one) collaborator:
Consultant for the development of a resource for educators
The consultant will work on developing a resource for teachers on the topics "Violence Prevention," "Equal Opportunities for All Students," and "Children's Rights." The resource should be developed based on findings from previously conducted research.
What will be the tasks and responsibilities?
- Preparing a work plan that must be approved by the project coordinator and activity coordinator
- Review and analysis of reports from previously conducted research
- Drafting a teacher resource according to the research findings
- Creating the final resource according to the research findings and guidelines received from the project team
- Preparing monthly reports on completed work, including a final report on the activity
- Active coordination and communication with the project coordinator and activity coordinator
- Maintaining daily/monthly reports on work performed
- This consultant submits their report to the project coordinator
What are the required skills and qualifications?
- Minimum 7 years of work experience as a teacher or professional associate in primary or secondary education
- Use of modern approaches in conducting teaching activities
- Proven ability to create and develop creative educational teaching materials
- Ability to align developed materials with real classroom needs and curricula
- Knowledge of educational regulations in the country related to violence prevention, promotion of equal opportunities for all students, and children's rights
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Published papers/teaching resources will be considered an advantage
Logistical information related to the work engagement:
- For the position Consultant for the development of a resource for educators a fixed-term Engagement Agreement will be concluded with SmartUp, meaning the work tasks must be carried out during the period from February 5 to April 15, 2024
- Working hours are organized according to the submitted work plan and approval from the project manager
- The engagement foresees a total gross fee of 80,000.00 MKD, which will be paid upon completion of tasks (after a completed and approved product and submitted consultant report on the performed work)
- Physical presence is not mandatory due to the nature of the position
Application process
This call is public. Anyone who meets the required qualifications can apply by submitting the following documents:
- Professional biography (CV)
- Professional portfolio demonstrating:
- use of modern approaches in conducting teaching activities
- created and developed creative educational teaching materials
- editing and professional support in creating teaching resources
- published papers/teaching resources
To apply for the offered position, send the required documentation to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject Application for Consultant for the Development of a Resource for Educators.
The deadline for submitting applications is January 29, 2024.
Applications received after the deadline, as well as those not submitted according to the call conditions, will not be considered.
Applicants will be informed about the outcome of the candidate application procedure.
