Consultant en alphabétisation (Individual/Independent Consultant - Literacy Consultants )

Job Description

AIR is currently seeking Literacy consultants to support our new KIX-funded project- Strengthening Teacher Professional Development for Multilingual Foundational Learning at Scale. The project will be implemented in Senegal. This is a 33-month project aiming to achieve three main objectives: 1) adapting an innovative teacher training package for multilingual teacher education; 2) generate knowledge; and 3) mobilize knowledge. This role will work closely to support AIR headquarters in designing, developing, and rolling-out of the literacy interventions in collaboration with implementing partners and other in-country stakeholders. AIR will contract directly with the Independent Consultant under a consulting purchase order agreement.

Scope of work: The literacy consultants will work closely with the team and will be responsible for supporting the design and oversight of literacy assessments, materials mapping and development, and training for teachers and other educators. The full list of responsibilities includes, but is not limited to:

• Supporting in stakeholder engagement, facilitating stakeholder workshops, dissemination events to improve the design and update the pedagogical materials
• Supporting an initial training of trainers and support in delivering subsequent teacher trainings in country (2-3)
• Supporting the overall management and technical guidance of all literacy implementation and research activities throughout the lifecycle of the program
• Working closely with AIR headquarters technical team and the prime implementing partner in design, development, and implementation of the interventions
• Overseeing and supporting the coaching and ongoing implementation of the toolkit
• Facilitating development of school curricular materials based on effective pedagogical methodologies and strategies for learning to read and write agreed upon with HO
• Assisting in project quality assurance efforts
• Having – and continuing to develop and maintain – a good rapport with key government and stakeholder agencies, especially Ministry of Education and teacher training schools and all literacy supervisors and any literacy coaches
• Ensuring effective coordination with national and decentralized education institutions and local partners.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• At minimum Masters degree or equivalent in a related area such as Education, Developmental Psychology, or Cognitive Psychology (focus on reading/literacy, early childhood, or elementary education)
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the design and implementation of international development programs with demonstrated expertise in education and literacy
• Understanding and experience working in plurilingual environments and supporting the transition to learning in French
• Demonstrated proficiencies in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting
• Experience managing detailed and complex projects and teams preferred but not required

Skills

• Fluency in French
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Well-established knowledge of relevant education system
• Ability and willingness to travel to implementation areas at times in remote areas
• Fluency in English highly desirable but not required

Disclosures:

Depending on project work, Independent Consultants may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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About the Organization

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s International Development Division (IDD) strives to improve the quality of life in developing countries by using rigorous research and evaluation to enhance education and social development. We work across a wide range of topics including workforce development, agriculture/food/nutrition, early childhood development, education, refugees and migration, social protection, water/ sanitation/ infrastructure, and women's empowerment in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America as well as the Middle East. The IDD generates policy-relevant evidence through rigorous monitoring, evaluations, and research; helps improve program design through continuous learning and adaptation; and works with local organizations and governments to build sustainable solutions based on evidence.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.