LiTE Cluster Program Officer

Organization & Position Overview

Geneva Global is an international philanthropy advisory and program management organization supporting high-impact social change. We are implementing Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia (LiTE), a flagship initiative of Mastercard Foundation focused on strengthening teacher supply, instructional leadership, and student transitions in low-performing secondary schools.

The LiTE Cluster Program Officer coordinates, supports, and monitors the implementation of LiTE activities at cluster and school levels, ensuring strong field-level execution of teacher professional development, leadership strengthening, inclusive education practices, and pathways for improved student outcomes, including Grade 12 performance.

Position Details

• Reports to: LiTE Field Regional Program Manager
• Duration: One year with possibility of extension
• Location: South West Ethiopia People's Region

Key Responsibilities

Cluster-Level Program Implementation & Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day LiTE program activities in assigned clusters
• Support implementation of planned trainings, coaching, and school activities
• Ensure strong collaboration among School Facilitators, Principals, Teachers, and WEO/ZEO offices

Technical Support & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to LiTE technical standards and Competency Based Curriculum implementation requirements
• Provide coaching and on-site technical support to teachers and school leaders
• Support CPD, instructional coaching, mentoring, and leadership activities

School & Government Engagement

• Work closely with WEO and ZEO officials to harmonize LiTE activities
• Support alignment with CPD systems, supervision practices, EMIS, and national priorities
• Participate in joint school monitoring visits and review meetings

Capacity Building & Professional Learning

• Support PLCs, CoPs, mentoring models, and school-based reflective practice