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Education Specialist Consultant
About this role
Education Specialist Consultant –Sexual Harassment Prevention in Schools Project: NOUR – Preventing Sexual Harassment in Moroccan Public Schools Location: Marrakech, Morocco preferred; remote work possible with periodic travel to Marrakech. Duration: 18 months , with the possibility of extension based on project needs and funding availability. Reporting to: Project Coordinator Languages Required: English and Arabic; French preferred 1.
Background: NOUR is a 18-month initiative designed to contribute to the creation of safe, inclusive, and protective school environments by preventing sexual harassment and improving students’ well-being in Moroccan public schools. The project will be implemented in five public middle and high schools in the Marrakech-Safi region in collaboration with educational authorities, schools, and parents’ associations. The project responds to research findings showing concerning levels of sexual harassment in schools, limited student awareness regarding consent and boundaries, and the absence of formal prevention and reporting systems within schools.
2. Objective: The Education Specialist will lead the educational approach and pedagogy, technical implementation, contextual/cultural adaptation and quality assurance of school-based interventions focused on the prevention of sexual harassment. The specialist will support the development of culturally responsive educational tools, training materials, school dialogues, and student engagement approaches aligned with child protection and gender equality principles.
The Education Specialist must uphold strict confidentiality, safeguarding, and child protection standards throughout the implementation of the project. All activities involving students must prioritize safety, dignity, informed participation, and psychosocial well-being. 3. Requirements: Master’s degree in Education, Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Child Protection, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education programming, child protection, gender equality, or school-based interventions.
Strong experience in participatory facilitation and curriculum development. Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed approaches, and inclusive education practices. Experience working with public schools in the Moroccan context, education authorities, and school staff and teachers. Experience addressing sensitive topics with adolescents in educational settings in Morocco, with demonstrated ability to adapt content and facilitation methods to the local cultural and social context.