USAID Careers in Kenya 2013. Curriculum Development Specialist
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.
With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.
RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for a USAID funded 5 year education project aimed
at improving early grade reading nationwide in Kenya.
The project will establish one office in Nairobi and 4 offices in Counties to implement the project.
Curriculum Development Specialist
The Curriculum Development Specialist will develop teaching and student instructional materials in Kiswahili, English language and other mother-tongue languages..
S/he will be responsible for designing high-quality and appropriately sequenced reading interventions; translating them into guidelines for publishing high-quality educational materials; and organizing and managing
technical aspects of concurrent
technical workshops focused on materials development.RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.
With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.
RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for a USAID funded 5 year education project aimed
at improving early grade reading nationwide in Kenya.
The project will establish one office in Nairobi and 4 offices in Counties to implement the project.
Curriculum Development Specialist
The Curriculum Development Specialist will develop teaching and student instructional materials in Kiswahili, English language and other mother-tongue languages..
S/he will be responsible for designing high-quality and appropriately sequenced reading interventions; translating them into guidelines for publishing high-quality educational materials; and organizing and managing
S/he will support capacity building efforts across all levels of the education system
Qualifications
Masters degree in education with at least 4 years of experience developing educational materials for early grades including instructional materials for teaches and readers for children.
Significant experience in reading and/or literacy in early grades issues and mother tongue and English transition instruction strategies.
Strong relationship with government counterparts around policy and curriculum development aspects.
Knowledge of Kenyan curricular norms and standards expected. Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili required.
How to apply
RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than March 12, 2013.
Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page) with clearly specified position for which the candidate is applying, detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and, if possible, an email address.
Applications must be submitted via the Internet to the following address: kenyaedu@rti.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
To learn more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit www.rti.org/idg RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA
1 comments:
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