The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Social Emotional Learning Manager to lead a critical national initiative within its Early Childhood Development (ECD) portfolio in Jordan. You will co-design and implement a high-quality, inclusive SEL training program in partnership with the Ministry of Education, aligning with national standards to sustainably integrate SEL into early learning classrooms.
What You'll Do
- Co-lead the development of an inclusive, culturally relevant KG2 SEL training package in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and national stakeholders.
- Oversee the rollout of a blended Training of Trainers (ToT) model for 25–30 MoE KG2 supervisors, equipping them to mentor and support KG2 teachers.
- Manage the pilot training and coaching of 60 KG2 teachers across 12 cities, followed by refinement and scale-up to 300 teachers during the national rollout phase.
- Mentor and support field teams, consultants, and training facilitators (MoE supervisors) to ensure high-quality delivery of training and monitoring activities.
- Facilitate regular feedback loops with MoE supervisors, teachers, and other stakeholders to iterate and enhance SEL practices and training content.
- Contribute to the development and use of tools and resources that support supervisors in providing effective on-site coaching and mentoring to KG2 teachers.
- Support the Senior ECD Manager in monitoring the Porticus project work plan and budget, ensuring activities are implemented on time and resources are used efficiently.
- Work closely with the Senior ECD Manager to maintain strong coordination with the MoE and other national partners, ensuring alignment with national frameworks and education strategies.
- Support the establishment and facilitation of the National Technical Committee to guide the project’s alignment with MoE policies and CPD accreditation processes.
- Co-lead with MoE the development of a national rollout and sustainability strategy to embed SEL into Jordan’s CPD framework and institutional systems.
- Collaborate with the MEAL team to design and implement tools for tracking training quality, educator SEL competency, classroom implementation, and child outcomes.
- Lead the documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and evidence to inform scale-up, policy engagement, and future programming.
- Contribute to quarterly reporting, donor deliverables, and internal learning reviews.
- Support efforts to ensure the SEL training package is endorsed, accredited, and integrated within national teacher development systems.
- Coordinate the integration of learning into MoE policy and programming, with a focus on inclusive ECD.
- Champion sustainability by building local capacity, supporting government-led implementation models, and advocating for continued investment in SEL at the national level.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, IRC policies, and project timelines and deliverables.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as SEL, Psychosocial Support (PSS), Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, ECD Human Development, Social Work, or a closely related discipline with a clear focus on SEL-PSS.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in designing and implementing SEL and/or ECD programs, preferably in both humanitarian and development contexts.
- Proven experience in capacity building, project design, and program coordination, with emphasis on Training of Trainers (ToT) approaches and ongoing coaching models.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with local partners and government bodies, particularly the MoE and national teacher training institutions, to support system strengthening and institutionalization of SEL/PSS or ECD initiatives.
- Strong writing and analytical skills, including the ability to develop and use MEALE frameworks and assessment tools for program decision-making, learning, and advocacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and other software tools relevant to program coordination, training delivery, and reporting.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration across internal teams, MoE supervisors, consultants, and MoE field staff.
- Effectively plan, prioritize, and coordinate project activities with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in collaborative and consultative settings.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines within a complex, national-level project.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
Team & Environment
This position reports to the ECD Senior Manager, with indirect/technical reporting to IRC Technical Advisors.
Work Mode
This is a local-country position based in Amman, Jordan.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
