ACBAR

Citizen Organization for Advocacy and Resilience, COAR (formally Coordination of Afghan Relief) CoAR is an Afghan, independent, non-political, non-sectarian, and non-for-profit organization established in 1989 and registered formally with the ministry of Economy. COAR actively bridging between donors of humanitarian aid and rural Afghan communities severely affected by almost four decades of wars, internal conflicts, natural and manmade disasters, and complexities. COAR endeavors to reach the unreached and embark on strengthening local coping mechanisms to enable communities to find durable local solutions to their local problems and encourage self-reliance and sustainability. COAR works with communities to proactively utilize their own scarce and limited resource in the most efficient and effective way and discourage a culture of aid dependency, except in times of disasters and extreme poverty. COAR has maintained the access of beneficiaries to basic services with strict observation of humanitarian principles of Independence, Neutrality, and Impartiality in practice.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Teacher Trainer is responsible for strengthening teaching quality and instructional practices in Temporary Learning Spaces (TLSs) by providing regular classroom-based coaching, mentoring, and training to teachers. The role focuses on improving learner-centered teaching methods, lesson planning, classroom management, and student learning outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Primary Responsibilities (Teaching Quality Improvement)

• Provide regular in-classroom coaching and mentoring to each assigned teacher at least twice per month.
• Observe classroom teaching in TLSs and provide constructive feedback to improve teaching methods and student engagement.
• Support teachers in applying learner-centered, inclusive, and gender-responsive teaching approaches.
• Support teachers in developing and using daily and weekly lesson plans aligned with approved curricula.
• Identify teaching gaps and learning challenges and address them through on-the-job training and follow-up support.
• Develop, adapt, and use training aids and teaching support materials relevant to TLS contexts.

2. Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Use approved project training packages to strengthen teachers’:
  • Subject knowledge
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Classroom management skills
  • Child-friendly and inclusive education practices
• Spend approximately 80% of working time in the field supporting teachers in TLSs.
• Support teachers in assessing student learning progress and using simple classroom-based assessment tools.
• Distribute textbooks, teaching aids, and learning materials and ensure their proper use in classrooms.
• Promote positive discipline and safe learning environments in all TLSs.

3. Coordination and Community Engagement

• Work closely with Community Mobilizers and community members to ensure strong community support for TLS activities.
• Support community awareness activities, particularly related to girls’ education and regular student attendance.
• Coordinate with School Shuras / Community Education Committees to strengthen ownership and sustainability of TLSs.
• Maintain coordination with MoE hub schools, district, and provincial education authorities as required.
• Support the Project Officer in preparing training-related inputs for reports.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Prepare and implement monthly, weekly, and daily supervision and classroom observation plans.
• Maintain complete records of:
  • Teacher supervision and coaching visits
  • Classroom observation checklists
  • Training attendance and evaluation forms
• Conduct training evaluations and use findings to improve future support.
• Identify TLS material and learning needs during field visits and report them for timely action.
• Monitor TLS learning environments to ensure they are safe, child-friendly, and conducive to learning.
• Submit accurate and timely supervision, training, and monitoring reports to the Project Officer.

5. Safeguarding and Policy Compliance

• Ensure child safeguarding, PSEA, and “Do No Harm” principles are fully applied in all TLS activities.
• Promote safe, respectful, and inclusive behavior among teachers and students.
• Comply with all COAR policies, donor requirements, and education standards.

6. Other Duties

• Perform any other education-related duties assigned by the Line Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field (Education degree strongly preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in teacher training, academic supervision, or education project implementation, preferably in EiE or TLS settings.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of teaching methodologies and classroom practices.
• Experience in classroom observation, teacher coaching, and mentoring.
• Ability to develop simple training materials and teaching aids.
• Familiarity with child-friendly, inclusive, and gender-sensitive education approaches.
• Proficient computer and mobile skills, including:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Email and internet
  • Familiarity with KoBo, OneDrive, and other online data collection/reporting tools
• Strong communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in field-based and challenging environments.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with teachers, communities, and authorities.

Qualified candidates may send their CVs include a Cover letter to the COAR Human resource department to this email address: cv@coar.org.af

CVs received after the closing date (06-02-2026) will not be considered.

Applications are reviewed on an active basis and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before the closing date.

the subject line of the email must be (ET-NAN-05) otherwise your CVs may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the Written test and Interview.

COAR is an equal opportunity to the employer for all ethnic groups and both genders are urged to apply

COAR has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).

cv@coar.org.af