Mott MacDonald
Teaching and Learning Lead – Join Mott MacDonald in Transforming Education in Tanzania
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📄 Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term
📢 Application Contact: Shailesh Chougule
📌 Job Ref: 7813
Are you an education expert passionate about improving teaching and learning outcomes? Mott MacDonald is seeking a Teaching and Learning Lead to spearhead strategies that enhance classroom instruction, teacher training, and instructional leadership across Tanzania. This role offers a chance to drive systemic educational change, influencing policies and practices at local, regional, and national levels.
If you’re looking for a meaningful leadership role that impacts thousands of schools and millions of children, this could be your next career move.
About the Role
As the Teaching and Learning Lead, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with government institutions such as MOEST, PO-RALG, TIE, ADEM, and NECTA. Your mission will be to:
✔ Develop and implement strategies to improve teaching quality in literacy, numeracy, and English.
✔ Influence educational policies to create lasting improvements in classroom instruction.
✔ Lead technical assistance efforts, ensuring the government adopts sustainable, scalable interventions.
✔ Collaborate with regional teams, monitoring progress and gathering key insights.
✔ Ensure data-driven decision-making, working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team.
This is a high-impact role requiring technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to support the Shule Bora programme’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
✔ Design teaching and learning strategies and oversee roadmap implementation.
✔ Provide expert guidance on effective pedagogy, teacher training, and instructional leadership.
✔ Engage with key government and institutional stakeholders to advocate for education system reforms.
✔ Support schools and local governments in adopting evidence-based teaching approaches.
Project Management & Coordination
✔ Ensure seamless collaboration across government institutions, NGOs, and education partners.
✔ Align Shule Bora’s strategies with national education priorities and funding mechanisms.
✔ Work closely with regional teams to ensure on-the-ground implementation of teaching strategies.
✔ Lead the design, monitoring, and evaluation of education programs.
Training & Capacity Building
✔ Support the professional development of government education officers and school leaders.
✔ Provide training for regional education teams to enhance instructional quality.
✔ Drive a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the education system.
Monitoring & Learning
✔ Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to track program effectiveness.
✔ Use data-driven insights to refine teaching approaches and enhance learning outcomes.
✔ Document and share best practices and success stories for national education stakeholders.
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What We’re Looking For
🔹 Education & Expertise
✔ Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education or a related field.
✔ Strong understanding of the Tanzanian education system.
✔ Expertise in teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and teacher training.
🔹 Experience & Leadership
✔ Proven track record in education system strengthening.
✔ Experience leading large-scale education programs.
✔ Ability to influence government policies through strategic engagement.
🔹 Skills & Competencies
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
✔ Ability to work with multiple stakeholders at different levels of the education system.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills.
✔ Fluency in English (Kiswahili proficiency is an added advantage).
About the Shule Bora Programme
The Shule Bora Programme is a UK Aid-funded initiative aimed at enhancing the quality, inclusiveness, and safety of education for Tanzanian children. The programme focuses on:
✔ Improving Teaching & Learning – Strengthening Tanzania’s primary education system with a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and English.
✔ Enhancing Inclusion – Creating safe and inclusive school environments for all children, particularly girls and students with disabilities.
✔ System Strengthening – Supporting the government in policy reforms, institutional capacity building, and data-driven decision-making.
Through collaboration with the Tanzanian government, Shule Bora is testing, scaling, and institutionalizing best practices to drive long-term improvements in education.
Why Join Mott MacDonald?
At Mott MacDonald, we are committed to:
✔ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – We promote fair employment practices and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
✔ Agile & Flexible Working – We believe in work-life balance and allow employees to work in ways that maximize their productivity.
By joining us, you become part of an innovative team dedicated to transforming education in Tanzania.
How to Apply
💼 Position: Full-Time
📌 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📩 Application: Apply through the link provided below.
If you’re ready to make a difference in Tanzania’s education system, apply today!
To apply for this job please visit apply.mottmac.com.
