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Department of Systemic and Endogenous Educational Development (SEED)

Senior Specialist, Endogenous Knowledge & Development

This position provides the unique opportunity of joining the team of a new international organisation, contributing to its lasting construction and influencing its future trajectory.

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Our Mission

The OSC: The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) is an international intergovernmental Organisation, founded in January 2020 by countries from across the Global South, to “contribute to the equitable, just, and prosperous social transformation of societies by promoting balanced and inclusive education, in order to attain the fundamental rights to liberty, justice, dignity, sustainability, social cohesion, and material and immaterial security for the peoples of the world”.

General Description

Under the overall authority of the Secretary-General, guidance of USG, SEED and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment, the Senior Specialist, Endogenous Knowledge & Development would be responsible for Contributing working closely with other specialists in the activities of the Section on Curriculum Transformation, Pedagogy and Assessment by inputting around the integration of Endogenous Knowledge and Development in terms of developing tools, modules, frameworks, imparting trainings etc.

Essential Job Functions

Develop frameworks and mechanisms for mainstreaming endogenous knowledge into education policy and practice;
Provide technical assistance for integrating endogenous knowledge into educational practices and curriculum;
Design and develop modules on Endogenous Knowledge and Development to train key professionals in member states;
Contribute to the development of a balanced, inclusive education system diagnostic, monitoring, and evaluation tool that considers the perspective of Endogenous Knowledge & Development;
Support the overall strategy and vision of the Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, and Assessment section of SEED;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Section, the USG-SEED.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

A doctoral degree in a relevant Social Science discipline.

A minimum of five years of research, policy or practice experience beyond the doctoral degree;
This experience may be in a government institution /government department, a non-governmental organisation or in the private sector.

Demonstrated expertise and experience with endogenous knowledge and learning systems in the Global South;
Demonstrated programmatic experience in endogenous knowledge and expertise in educational practices, assessment systems, outcomes, and issues in the Global South;
Demonstrated understanding of contemporary debates, issues, and constraints in transdisciplinary knowledge systems;
Demonstrated ability to provide training and support in the area of Endogenous Knowledge & Development;
Demonstrated ability to systematise information and prepare executive reports;
Political astuteness and the ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment;
Strong commitment to the mission and goals of the OSC;
Ability to work effectively in a highly demanding environment;
Flexibility and adaptability to work effectively across different topics and themes.

Proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in English as well as in one other OSC’s official languages (Spanish, French and Arabic) is mandatory.

Apply

Qualified and interested candidates can apply for this position by sending their resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line ” Senior Specialist, Endogenous Knowledge & Development”;
This is a full-time position;
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply;
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled.

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