Regional Chief Education Advisor at RTI International

Application Deadline: 25-10-2016

Description
 
RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent, non-profit 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 multidisciplinary services.

RTI is recruiting candidates for the USAID-funded Tanzania Tusome Pamoja "Let's Read Together" program
RTI International is accepting applications from qualified staff for the recently awarded USAID/ Tanzania Tusome Pamoja Program (2016-2021) in Tanzania. The 5-year program will assist the Ministry of Education to replicate/and scale up reading, writing and arithmetic improvement interventions in schools with an emphasis on curriculum and materials development for Grades 1-4 in Swahili and English. On behalf of the USAID/Tanzania, RTI will work with regional, district, and ward personnel to implement reading, writing, and arithmetic reforms in Five regions of the country, with support given to approximately 3000 public primary schools in the selected reqions. Additionally,
Tusome Pamoja will implement activities to engage communities and parents to further the goals of improved student learning outcomes.
Successful candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills including fluency in English.

We are accepting expression of interests (CV /Resumes) for the following positions:
1. The Regional Chief Education Advisor (RCEA) to be based in Program's Office MTWARA TANZANIA:

The RCEA will lead the Program Team in MTWARA Region and facilitate Program implementation in partnership with the respective Regional Secretariat to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the program activities at district, ward, school and community levels. She/he will be responsible for the provision of technical assistance to the respective Region in line with the respective policy and national program to improve student learning performance in three areas: reading, writing and arithmetic (3Rs).

Qualifications:

A master's Degree in Education and a minimum of 6 years of professional experience, or a Bachelor's
Degree in related field and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
At least 5 years' experience of leading technical and administrative teams within the education or child protection
sectors, preferably on a USAID/USG or other donor-funded project in Tanzania.
Demonstrable experience of developing strong professional relations with government officials and providing technical assistance to national and/or sub-national education sector institutions/government officers
Experience of working with implementation of education sector professional development programmes (INSET), preferably primary and early grades.
Experience of implementing monitoring activities in the area of teaching and learning; Strong understanding of data collection and analysis methods.
Experience of being responsible for fund execution, fund management and strong organization, administration, and oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions
To apply please email your CV/Resume and Cover Letter only through APPLY below Please indicate name of the Region of your preference in the Subject Line of your Application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. RTI International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
 
 
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