Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2019
World Learning is seeking a consultant who is an early grade reading expert with a strong research background and knowledge of USAID basic education programming specifically on early grade reading. The applicant will work closely with the senior education specialist on the Global Education Team at World Learning. The applicant will advise and compile evidenced-based research on early grade reading specific to low- and middle-income countries and how it applies to USAID programs. The applicant also contributes to working papers, internal presentations, and other research activities on early grade reading at World Learning. Based on the evidence in early grade reading, the applicant will also provide advice and input to country programming in the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia. The applicant must have at least 15 years of research experience in early grade reading, and preferably have a Ph.D. The applicant must have good research writing skills, presentation skills, and be able to communicate complex ideas to staff not working in early grade reading. Applicant must have knowledge of USAID programs and experience working in at least one low- and middle-income country. Applicant must also have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, and knowledge of research software STATA and NVivo.
Technical Work:
• Applicant will put together a literature review on early grade reading based on evidence from low- and middle-income
countries;
• Applicant will advise World Learning technical team on best practices in early grade reading from low- and middle-countries;
• Applicant will contribute to World Learning working, research papers, and internal presentations;
• Applicant will advise on country programming on early grade reading.
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in early grade reading or international development;
• Over 15 years of experience in early grade reading research;
• Knowledge of USAID programs in early grade reading;
• Contributed to USAID publications on early grade reading.
World Learning is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply through World Learning's website https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=094b78b8-9c3e-4fc8-b833-5fcb05de82e2&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=291125&lang=en_US&source=CC4