MAGONGO SHABAN
Dar es salaam
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Education Specialist with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in education development, specializing in inclusive education practices and successful collaboration with government entities. Possessing a postgraduate degree in school-based education, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing global education initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
International Rescue Committee (IRC) BPRM (USAID), UNHCR and UKAID Donor Fund
Kigoma region
2018.01 - Current
- Monitored the implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) curriculum, ensuring it addresses the developmental needs of all young children, including those with disabilities
- Conducted training sessions and workshops to enhance inclusive teaching methods, fostering a learning environment that accommodates diverse needs
- Promoted gender inclusion, free education, and ensured quality education for students with disabilities or special needs
- Reviewed content related to EdTech within the Profuturo project, ensuring it aligns with inclusive teaching and learning practices
- Collaborated with government officials to integrate digital education tools in a way that benefits all students, including those with diverse learning needs
- Worked closely with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Education Working Group, and Education Quality Assurer to monitor and improve teaching and learning activities
- Participated in numerous meetings with government officials to discuss and strategize plans for enhancing education quality
- Coordinated school-based screening for hearing and vision, ensuring referral support and services for students with special needs
- Worked with the M&E Manager and officer to undertake assessments in coordination with partners, UNHCR, UNICEF, and government officials.
Education officer
Right to play International
Serengeti
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Developed and promoted gender-sensitive teaching methods and materials that challenge gender stereotypes, promote gender equality, and foster inclusive learning environments for primary school children
- Implemented targeted initiatives to address the specific barriers faced by girls in accessing and completing primary education, including advocating for their rights, providing mentorship programs, and creating safe spaces for girls to learn and thrive
- Collaborated with parents, community leaders, and local organizations to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality in education, encouraging their active participation in supporting inclusive practices and removing gender-related barriers
- Established systems for providing psychosocial support and counseling services to primary school children, with a focus on addressing gender-based violence, trauma, and social-emotional well-being
- Developed and implemented mechanisms for tracking gender-related indicators and conducting gender-disaggregated data analysis to identify gaps and inform evidence-based decision-making and programmatic interventions
- Advocated for gender-responsive policies and frameworks within the education sector, working closely with education authorities and relevant stakeholders to influence systemic changes that promote gender equality and inclusion in primary education
- Organized and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years old
- Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children
- Supported Teachers and teachers Trainers and teacher's networks in developing their activity plans and schedules, encourages their initiatives while ensuring alignment with project proposal, facilitates their activities and reports to the PO
- Conducted research and analysis on gender-related issues in education, including barriers to girls' education, gender-based violence, and gender stereotypes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) -
Tumaini University Makumira
Arusha, Tanzania01.2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) -
Taqwa Secondary School
Mwanza, Tanzania01.2012
Skills
- Education Inclusion
- Government Interaction
- Professional Development
- Multilingual Proficiency
- School Improvement Strategies
Certification
- Certificate of Completion on Introduction to Child Protection by UNICEF
- Certificate of Completion on COVID 19- Integrated Gender based Violence Risk Mitigation IRC
- Certificate of Completion on EGRA and EGMA by IRC
- Certificate of Completion on Early childhood behavior and development by RTI
- Certificate of Completion teaching and learning methodologies by RTI
- Certificate of Completion literacy and numeracy by IRC
Personal Information
Gender: Male
References
- Denis Nombo, Former Senior Project and Partnership Manager at IRC, +255 756 226 642, Kasulu, Kigoma, Tanzania, DenisNombo82@gmail.com
- Deogratias Ignas, Project officer RTP, +255 684 443 334, Kibondo, Kigoma, Tanzania, dignas@righttoplay.com
- Arip Kiriama, Deputy Education coordinator at IRC, +255 754 387 834, +255 767 800 374, Kasulu, Kigoma, Tanzania, Arip.Kiriama@rescue.org
Timeline
Education Specialist
International Rescue Committee (IRC) BPRM (USAID), UNHCR and UKAID Donor Fund
2018.01 - Current
Education officer
Right to play International
2016.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) -
Tumaini University Makumira
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) -
Taqwa Secondary School
- Certificate of Completion on Introduction to Child Protection by UNICEF
- Certificate of Completion on COVID 19- Integrated Gender based Violence Risk Mitigation IRC
- Certificate of Completion on EGRA and EGMA by IRC
- Certificate of Completion on Early childhood behavior and development by RTI
- Certificate of Completion teaching and learning methodologies by RTI
- Certificate of Completion literacy and numeracy by IRC
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