RTI International Education USAID Jobs

USAID Jobs Kenya 2013. Teacher Professional 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.

Teacher Professional Development Specialist
The Teacher Professional Development Specialist (TPDS) will be responsible for: initiating and developing new methods training programs for teaching literacy in the early grades: reinforcing teachers’ understanding

and use of English as a medium of instruction and transition to English.

S/he will also collaborate closely with ministry counterparts and local education officials; and coordinate, supervise and support all aspects of training delivery and in-school support.

Qualifications
    Master’s Degree in education with 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience in developing teacher training curricula and coordinating teacher training activities and inputs.
    Significant experience in education development for reading and/or literacy in early grades. Established working relationships with education government counterparts.
    Experience providing technical assistance and coordinating program field work.
    Proven ability as a facilitator/trainer.
    Strong communication skills in English.

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