Technical Director – Zambia – Foundational Learning Technical Assistance Activity

Company Description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

Job Description

Project Description

The purpose of the Activity is to assist the Zambian Ministry of Education (MOE) in delivering foundational learning (early literacy and numeracy), with the goal of improving learning outcomes in lower primary grades (grades 1-3)

Position Description

The Technical Director will be responsible for overseeing supporting the MoE and particularly working with the CDC to review, develop and adapt materials for the foundational learning package, as well as the development of the training and coaching materials and to support the training of national, provincial and district level trainers. S/he will work closely with the technical advisors to develop an integrated remediation strategy for grades 1-3.

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in Education.

Skills and Experience:

• The Technical Director will have at least 7 years of experience focused on technical assistance for foundational literacy, including leading teams to develop materials and to deliver training.
• S/he will have a deep understanding of the Zambian education system.
• Experience implementing education programs in a developing country, preferably in Zambia or Southern Africa, is highly desired.