Duty Station: Dodoma, Tanzania
Reports to: Senior Manager of Programmes
Contract: Fixed Term, 3 Years.
Background
Children in Crossfire is a registered charity in Ireland that facilitates International Development and Global Citizenship Education activities. Guided by the vision of a compassionate world where every child can reach his or her potential, the organisation works in partnership with local organisations in Tanzania and Ethiopia to improve the lives of disadvantaged young children through quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). By strengthening early childhood care and learning, Children in Crossfire empowers children and their communities to build brighter futures.
Main purpose of the role
As CiC-TZ transitions toward its next strategic cycle (2027–2031), the organisation is prioritising stronger instructional quality, scalable FLN models, and deeper government engagement to enhance early learning outcomes nationwide. To this end, CiC-TZ has recently secured funding from the Gates Foundation to implement the Numeracy Research and Development Project (NRD) from 2026-2028 to accelerate the attainment of critical early numeracy outcomes. The project will be rolled out across all 130+ primary schools of Kondoa District and Town Councils. The FLN Technical Specialist will play a central role in advancing these priorities by providing technical leadership, strengthening classroom practice, and ensuring evidence-based, curriculum-aligned FLN approaches that drive programme quality, innovation, and policy influence.
Major Responsibilities
1. FLN Technical Leadership & Knowledge Management
Provide strategic and technical leadership for all foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) activities, integrating global best practices and rigorous academic evidence with practical experience in teaching and learning.
2. Programme Design & Quality Assurance
Oversee the design, adaptation, and scaling of FLN interventions, including curriculum, teacher support resources, and assessment tools, ensuring alignment with national curriculum and sector standards.
3. Capacity Building & Professional Development
Lead the development and delivery of training and continuous professional development for teachers, education officers, and programme staff, using evidence-based approaches.
4. Programme Learning, Evidence and Adaptation
Collaborate closely with MEL and programme teams to ensure FLN evidence informs ongoing improvements, adaptive planning, and strategic decision-making at national, regional, school and organisational levels.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
Provide co-focal liaison for the Gates Foundation NRD project, and represent the organisation in technical forums, government co-development meetings, and reporting,
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This role is considered to present a high-rating of safeguarding risk. The role will include regular field work in schools and communities whereby the staff will be interacting directly with children and vulnerable adults.
All applicants are required to complete a Children in Crossfire Application Form.
To apply please CLICK HERE
This is a Fixed Term post for 3 years.
Closing date for applications: end of day Sunday 18th January 2026.
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