TaRL Subject Specialist – Sindhi / Urdu

Location: Karachi especially - Districts Keamari/Malir, with regular school-level field visits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Content & Material Development

• Develop, adapt, and review Sindhi/Urdu learning materials, classroom activities, worksheets, and assessments in line with TaRL principles and project learning objectives.
• Ensure alignment of all teaching-learning materials with project curricula, student learning levels, and FLN frameworks.
• Support the development of training manuals, lesson plans, and instructional guides for teachers and field mentors.
• Review and improve existing materials based on field feedback, assessment data, and classroom observations.

Teacher Training & Mentoring

• Facilitate teacher training sessions, orientations, and refresher workshops on TaRL approaches for Sindhi/Urdu literacy.
• Provide continuous, structured academic mentoring and coaching to teachers for improving classroom delivery and student engagement.
• Model effective teaching practices in classrooms to demonstrate activity-based and level-appropriate instruction.
• Support field mentors and coordinators in building their understanding of TaRL methodologies and subject-specific strategies.

Field Monitoring & Assessment

• Conduct regular, structured field visits to assigned schools to monitor classroom implementation of TaRL activities.
• Observe teaching practices in Sindhi/Urdu classrooms and provide constructive, evidence-based written and verbal feedback.
• Conduct baseline, midline, and endline student assessments and support accurate documentation of learning data.
• Track student learning progress across levels and ensure proper maintenance of learning records and profiles.
• Identify implementation challenges and escalate with recommended solutions to the TaRL Lead.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with district teams, school administration, and project staff to ensure smooth programme implementation.
• Maintain proper documentation of activities, assessments, training records, and field visit reports.
• Prepare regular monitoring reports, visit reports, and progress updates for submission to the Training & Academics Manager.
• Participate actively in project meetings, planning sessions, reviews, and workshops.
• Contribute to the compilation and analysis of learning data for donor reporting and programme improvement.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Sindhi/Urdu Language, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in teaching, teacher training, or literacy programme implementation.
• Strong subject knowledge of Sindhi or Urdu language pedagogy and early grade literacy instruction.
• Familiarity with TaRL, FLN, or activity-based learning frameworks preferred.
• Experience conducting classroom observations and providing structured teacher feedback.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic data entry; experience with KOBO or digital data tools an advantage.
• Fluency in Sindhi (for Sindhi Specialist) or Urdu (for Urdu Specialist); working knowledge of English.

Pay: Rs80,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person