Background:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic and
fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in
international development in the areas of education, democratic
transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in
Washington, D.C., the firm has field presence in 20 countries worldwide
with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with
the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients
including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of
Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and
missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners
alike.
Project Description:
Creative seeks a qualified Literacy Specialist for an anticipated
USAID-funded education project. The U.S Agency for International
Development (USAID) aims to assist the Government of Malawi (GoM) to
improve the reading abilities of Malawian learners in Standards 1-3.
The overall objective of the program is to support the Government of
Malawi to improve quality and relevance of education and thus reduce
dropout and repetition and promote effective learning. Activities are
designed to: (i) provide quality reading instruction for early grades
students; (ii) institutionalize provision of teaching and learning
materials on reading; (iii) increase parental and community engagement
to support student reading; and (iv) improve policy environment to
support early grade reading.
Duration:
3 years
Position Summary:
Based in Zomba, Malawi, the Literacy Specialist’s responsibilities
include working with Creative staff and the Ministry of Education to
identify, develop, implement training programs for teachers. He/she
should provide professional and technical recommendation for further
development of decodable readers , modules for teacher training, and
assessment tools. S/he will work with government agencies to develop
standards on reading based on best practices.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Literacy Specialist reports to the Chief of Party.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of a guiding policy framework for teacher education and continuous professional development;
Inform both pre-service and in-service delivery and TTC coordination strategies;
Work with ministry on using data for decision-making, and
strengthening governmental systems for development of materials and
institutionalization of teacher training innovations;
Provide technical leadership around the design, implementation and
evaluation of the continuous professional development in support of
literacy intervention;
Develop instructional approaches, training modules, learning
materials, and monitoring and evaluation protocols for all activities;
and
Develop, plan and coordinate the training of master trainers,
divisional and zonal coordinators, PEAs, and TTCs in support of the
literacy intervention.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in education, with a specialization in
curriculum and instruction, international development, psychometrics or
related field, Ph.D. or Ed.D. strongly preferred
;
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in in curriculum
development, teacher training, mentoring and classroom instruction,
experience in Africa preferred;
Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing reads through team approaches;
Minimum of 5 years of experience developing modules for continuous teacher professional development in reading;
At least 5 years of experience in developing assessment instruments in learner reading at national level;
Experience working with Ministry officials;
Demonstrated exemplary teambuilding, and interpersonal skills;
Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity; and
Fluent English (spoken and written, ability to present and communicate fluently); Fluency in Chichewa and/or Yao an added bonus.
Creative Associates International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D.