NGO USAID Jobs Kenya 2013. Senior Education Advisor
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.
Senior Education Advisor
The Senior Education Advisor will provide overall technical leadership in carrying out activities related to
improving early grade reading in
early primary grades.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.
Senior Education Advisor
The Senior Education Advisor will provide overall technical leadership in carrying out activities related to
S/he will oversee development of: teacher professional development content; teaching and learning materials development; teacher evaluation and student assessment systems and ICT into reading activities.
S/he will work with RTI technical staff to identify, harmonize effective mother tongue literacy and English transition instructional approaches to be used in early grades.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in education or a Masters in Education with at least 10 years of relevant experience in literacy and teacher education.
Demonstrated experience in literacy improvement, education management and governance, ICT in education applications, and/or assessment.
Demonstrated ability to: manage and motivate a team of Kenyan technical staff and sub-project teams at the County level;
work with government to deliver on results;
and collaborate for policy promotion and capacity development with counterparts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Fluency in English a must.
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
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