ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ACT AS THE ‘CHIEF ADVOCATE’ FOR INTRINSIC MOTIVATION OF LOCAL ACTORS
(OFFICIALS) IN THE SYSTEM AND TEACHERS IN YOUR WOREDAS.
 Take real ownership for leading change in your Woredas
 Align zone/woreda officials around the importance of teacher motivation and improved
classroom practice.
 Tell stories and equip others to tell stories that highlight the possibility of change.
BUILD STRONG, PURPOSEFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH REGIONAL, ZONE AND WOREDA OFFICIALS
 Develop a clear shared purpose with the woreda officials with whom you will be working.
 Inspire senior woreda officials to take real ownership of the planning and delivery of the
programme.
 Identify and gain the trust of influential regional and woreda officials such that the relationships
open and focus on improving motivation and learning in SNNPR.
 Use progress and impact data/stories to build momentum towards increased teacher intrinsic
motivation and children’s learning across your Woredas and strengthen your shared goals.
PLAN AND FACILITATE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR WOREDA OFFICIALS, CLUSTER
SUPERVISORS AND HEAD TEACHERS
 Facilitate high quality learning experiences for Cluster supervisors and Woreda Education
bureau officials.
 Work closely with Woreda champions with the explicit aim of building their capacity to take on
leadership of the programme.
 Work closely with cluster supervisors and Woreda officials to create a tailored implementation
plan for the programme in their woreda that aligns with existing training structures and
resources.
 Model excellent practice to senior officials, through providing high quality coaching and followup support to cluster supervisors to support implementation and adaptation of the model.
 Model and narrate the importance of giving excellent feedback as part of building a culture of
learning in the woreda.

BUILD STRONG NETWORKS AND A CULTURE OF OPENNESS AND LEARNING BETWEEN WOREDA
OFFICIALS AND CLUSTER SUPERVISORS ACROSS THE WOREDAS
 Create opportunities for people to learn from each other in an open and reflective manner with
colleagues from outside their woreda, through the promotion of a learning-focused peer
observation culture.
 Promote curious, data-driven cultures where woreda officials want to ask the questions: ‘What
is really happening in my woreda, how do I know and what can I do to improve it?’
 Put real energy into enabling people to build relationships and feel connected to a broader,
region-wide programme
CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OVERALL CULTURE AT STIR THAT IS IN LINE WITH OUR
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
 Model professionalism at all times and take ownership of your own development.
 Make sure that all training and support you provide and relationships you build are in the STiR
spirit and in line with our values.
 Model ‘Growth Mind-set’ at all times- show that improvement is always possible and take
responsibility for supporting the whole team to achieve its goals.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
 Strong understanding of the Ethiopian education system.
 Excellent data analysis skills and able to use data to inform decisions.
 Ability to communicate very effectively in Amharic and English and ability to understand
Woliaitinga.
 Able to build strong relationships and connections with people of all levels of seniority
 Demonstrated ability to work through others to achieve goals.
 Ability to co-create and collaborate to achieve goals.
 Excellent planning and project management skills.
 Strong identification with STIR values.
 Excellent influencing skills.
 Understanding and demonstrated ability to use all angles to ensure behaviour change
of teachers and government officials.
 Strong attention to detail and ability to see things through to a very high standard.
 Ability to learn and adapt rapidly based on feedback and new information.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
 University Degree in Education, social sciences, Development studies is preferred,
additional post graduate diploma qualification in project planning, Education
Management is an added advantage.
 Strong writing and communication skills.
 Experience working in the Ethiopian education system preferably at Woreda level.
 3 to 5 years working in an NGO implementing Education programming.