Digital Learning Coach (5 positions)

Job Title: Digital Learning Coach (5 positions)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Contract Type: 12 months, Full time, national contract

Principal Location: Pemba, Cabo Delgado & Nampula, Nampula & Maputo

Deadline for application: 15th May 2026

About Street Child

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic, and structural issues that underpin today’s education crisis. We partner with governments, UN agencies, local organizations and communities to deliver locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale-up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves on delivering results in the world’s toughest places.

Street Child in Mozambique: Since 2019, Street Child has been delivering integrated education, child protection, and livelihood support in crisis-affected areas of Mozambique, particularly in Cabo Delgado. To date, we have reached over 141,000 children and engaged more than 24,000 caregivers, supporting children to be safe, in school, and learning in contexts affected by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks. Our programmes combine accelerated learning, teacher training, and school rehabilitation with community-based protection, case management, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). We have also pioneered accelerated learning approaches, with up to 91% of out-of-school children reintegrated into formal education, and contribute to strengthening resilient, government-aligned education systems.

Part 1:  Role Purpose:

The Digital Learning Coach will support the implementation of a UNICEF-funded digital learning programme titled “Providing Access to Quality Learning through Digital Modalities”, delivered across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Gaza, and Maputo provinces over a period 12 months.

Street Child is recruiting five Digital Learning Coaches for this programme:

• Two positions based in Pemba (Cabo Delgado)
• Two positions based in Nampula (one also covering Zambezia)
• One position based in Maputo, also covering Gaza

The Digital Learning Coach is a frontline technical role responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation of blended digital learning interventions across schools, multi-purpose centres, and e-learning hubs.

The role goes beyond training to focus on improving teaching practice and learning outcomes—supporting teachers and facilitators to effectively integrate Learning Passport and Maza into classroom delivery, strengthen foundational learning, and improve learner engagement, retention, and transition pathways.

Through regular on-site coaching, classroom observation, and data-driven feedback, the Digital Learning Coach will ensure that programme activities are implemented with fidelity, adapted to local context, and aligned with national education priorities.

The role is central to bridging technology, pedagogy, and system strengthening, working closely with teachers, facilitators, government counterparts, and partners to embed sustainable, scalable blended learning approaches in low-connectivity, crisis-affected settings.

Part 2: Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Comply with Street Child policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards
• Support delivery of programme objectives in line with donor and government priorities
• Ensure inclusion of the most vulnerable learners, including girls and children with disabilities
• Contribute to programme learning, adaptation, and reporting
• Work closely with local partners, schools, and education authorities

Specific Responsibilities:

a. Practice-Based Training (Equip)

• Deliver hands-on, pedagogy-focused training to teachers and facilitators on Learning Passport and Maza
• Build capacity in blended, remedial, and catch-up learning approaches
• Train teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and use of digital tools in low-resource environments
• Support integration of gender-responsive pedagogy and inclusive approaches (UDL principles)

b. Instructional Coaching & Mentoring (Empower)

• Conduct regular (at least monthly) on-site coaching visits to assigned schools and centres
• Observe classroom practice using structured observation and fidelity tools
• Provide practical, actionable feedback to improve teaching quality
• Mentor teachers and facilitators to strengthen confidence and consistency in delivery

c. Implementation Fidelity & Quality Assurance

• Monitor adherence to programme design, including use of blended learning methodologies
• Support consistent application of structured pedagogy and digital learning approaches
• Identify gaps in implementation and provide targeted support to address them
• Contribute to maintaining minimum functionality standards across centres

d. Data-Driven Improvement (Inform)

• Support collection and use of data (attendance, platform usage, learning progress)
• Use dashboards and monitoring tools to inform coaching and programme adjustments
• Participate in monthly review processes to analyze performance and improve delivery
• Provide feedback to programme teams on trends, challenges, and opportunities

e. Learning-to-Earning Pathways

• Support integration of Maza and digital skills into youth learning pathways
• Reinforce links between learning, life skills, and employability
• Work with programme teams and partners to support youth transition into training, internships, or employment opportunities

f. Technical & Operational Support

• Troubleshoot issues related to devices, platforms, connectivity, and solar systems
• Support teachers and facilitators in basic equipment management and maintenance
• Ensure continuity of learning in low-connectivity or disrupted environments

g. System Strengthening & Coordination

• Engage with teachers, headteachers, IFPs, and local education authorities
• Support institutionalization of digital learning practices within schools and centres
• Participate in coordination meetings and contribute to programme planning and adaptation

Part 3:  Person Specification      

Attributes

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Education or related field

Desirable

Training in digital learning, pedagogy, or teacher training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in teaching, teacher training, or education programming
• Strong understanding of classroom practice and pedagogy
• Experience supporting teachers or facilitators in improving instruction
• Experience working in low-resource, rural, or humanitarian contexts

Desirable

• Experience with digital learning platforms (e.g. Learning Passport, Maza, or similar)
• Experience in blended learning, EdTech, or instructional coaching
• Experience supporting out-of-school children or alternative education pathways
• Experience linking education to youth skills or livelihoods

Skills  and Abilities

Essential

• Strong classroom observation, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to deliver practical, classroom-based training
• Strong observation, feedback, and facilitation skills
• Problem-solving ability (technical and operational)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in field-based settings
• Willingness to travel regularly

Desirable

• Experience using data to inform teaching or programme improvement
• Experience working with government education systems

Other

• Fluency in Portuguese; local languages an advantage
• Strong commitment to child safeguarding and protection
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented

Street Child’s commitment to Safeguarding

Street Child is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff.

As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, including a Criminal Records check. 

Street Child also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. For purposes hereof, the following definitions will be used:

Sexual exploitation: refers to any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, a power differential, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, among other things, with the aim of profiting pecuniarily, socially, or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

Sexual abuse: refers to actual physical harm or threat of physical harm, of a sexual nature, which may occur by force, or in situations of inequality, or coercive conditions.

To apply:  

Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  Please email your Cover letter and CV with the Subject line: Digital Learning Coach Street Child to ivelise.mabjaia@street-child.org with dione.peart@street-child.org in CC.

Female applications are particularly encouraged.