Jobs and Opportunities at EdTech Hub
About EdTech Hub
Our goal is to empower people making decisions about technology in education.
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the global learning crisis was affecting millions of children around the world.
Technology could play a huge role in helping to solve this crisis, if used appropriately.
There are thousands of tools, products, services, and ideas for using technology in education. New ones appear almost every day. For decision-makers, the choices can be overwhelming. The EdTech Hub takes away that burden.
We do the research, to rigorous academic standards. We try out new ideas by supporting innovators. We advise partners as they plan and implement education programs, finding the right role for technology.
With EdTech Hub’s help, decision-makers inside and outside government can benefit from free access to high quality professional research and advice.
Current Opportunities
Data Collection and Evaluation Provider, AI Observatory & Lab, Pakistan
EdTech Hub’s purpose and approach
EdTech Hub is an eight-year global research initiative funded and supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and UNICEF. EdTech Hub was founded to produce more and better evidence about what works, for whom, in which contexts, and why — all in relation to the effective use of the various forms of educational technology (EdTech).
Our purpose
At EdTech Hub, we believe that technology has the potential to help solve the global learning crisis. However, that potential is not being realised.
EdTech Hub’s purpose, therefore, is to work with decision makers on finding tools, knowledge and evidence to make informed decisions about sustainable technology in education for particular contexts. EdTech Hub has a strong focus on research and evidence gathering and works towards having that evidence adopted in policy. For that reason, the needs of government are an important determinant for the work that we take up and inform the activities that we conduct.
and evidence to make informed decisions about sustainable technology in education for particular contexts. EdTech Hub has a strong focus on research and evidence gathering and works towards having that evidence adopted in policy. For that reason, the needs of government are an important determinant for the work that we take up and inform the activities that we conduct.
Our approach
Our vision is to improve learning outcomes for all children in low- and middle-income countries. We are achieving this by enabling decision-makers with access to evidence and to successfully scale effective, equitable and affordable EdTech solutions.
The AI Observatory
EdTech Hub’s AI Observatory scans global trends, leads innovative pilots, and distills practical insights to support decision-makers in low-and middle-income countries.
AI in education will widen the learning divide unless we design for the alternative now. Many education ministries struggle to easily assess the effectiveness and safety of AI interventions, nor do they have comprehensive regulations and policies to meet this moment.
The AI Observatory and Action Lab uses a hypothesis driven approach to generate evidence about strategies and approaches that we believe will narrow the learning divide in the age of AI and provide decision makers with timely, practical evidence.
Our goal is to ensure AI is integrated effectively and equitably, improving education systems and learning outcomes for all.
As part of the AI Observatory’s support to the Ministries of Education AI Challenge, R4D seeks an in-country provider with the capability to conduct assessment voice data gathering and response evaluation, working side-by-side with the government team and our technical partner leading this work.
Region of operation: Pakistan
We are looking for a consultant, firm, team or agency operating in Pakistan, with existing connections needed to engage assessors and language experts in English and Urdu, as well as the ability to liaise with schools in order to record assessments performed by schoolchildren.
Deliverables
A total of 2000 assessment voice recordings from schoolchildren in Urdu and English as assessed and labelled audio files by end of January 2026. Provision of language experts to arbitrate discrepancies between human and AI assessments. End-to-end facilitation of a prototype pilot using an AI-based assessment tool in a classroom setting.
Period of engagement
January 2026 – March 2026
Background
Foundational Learning assessments are a crucial prerequisite in addressing the “learning poverty crisis” in Pakistan. However, current assessments – administered orally and individually – are time and cost-intensive, requiring a large number of trained personnel and extensive travel. To remedy this challenge, we are exploring the feasibility of an AI-enabled tool to make the leap to learner-facing automated assessments, which would also provide standardised and readily accessible data for better decision-making in education service delivery. We hope to train an AI on English and Urdu foundational learning assessments in order to build and test a prototype tool, in time for a government-led pilot in early 2026.
To this end, the EdTech Hub is currently partnering with the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) and Western Sydney University (WSU). As part of this process, the team is seeking an experienced data collection and evaluation partner to provide the voice data needed to train the AI model, with the potential for a follow-on engagement facilitating a smaller pilot prior to the government-led pilot.
Consultant role and scope of services
The provider will:
- Have the capacity to quickly engage the necessary professionals through existing networks for the collection of voice recordings of children, assessment of children’s responses of a FL examination, and arbitration of discrepancies between human assessors and the AI tool
- Have the necessary existing relationships and experience with the process of securing permissions for recording schoolchildren’s voices
- Have the capacity to organise a future follow-on pilot phase testing the AI-based prototype tool in a classroom setting with a new set of schoolchildren
- Be flexible and responsive to iterative working in close relationship with the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) team and our technical partner to ensure data collected is viable for training the AI
You will be contracted by R4D and work closely with the AI Observatory, the Challenge programme team, PIE, and our technical partner.
Responsibilities
Voice data collection
- Engage staff/contractors to conduct assessments in English and in Urdu
- Secure permission and collaboration from schools and all other relevant stakeholders to record schoolchildren’s voice responses to an assessment in English and Urdu
- Record a total of 2000 sets of voice data in a combination of English and Urdu
- Conduct iterative recordings in close collaboration with our technical partner. To illustrate, this might mean:
- Collecting 100 sets of voice data in English and Urdu each, and validating recording quality as suitable for AI model training
- Collecting a further 500 sets of voice data in English and Urdu each, taking into account feedback on the initial sets.
- Collecting a specific amount of data according to further training needs, e.g. repeat recording of specific assessment questions.
The specific sequence of recording is to be defined in collaboration with our technical partner, but the total required deliverable will not exceed 2000 sets of voice data.
- Evaluate recordings as correct or incorrect using trained assessors.
- Structure and label response data according to correctness or incorrectness, and handle data handover to our technical partner.
Assessment arbitration
- Engage an English and an Urdu language expert to arbitrate discrepancies in assessment between human assessors in step A. and AI assessments, in order to facilitate AI model training.
Ensure consent, data privacy and safeguarding
- Ensure assessments are delivered with the appropriate caregiver consent
- Bear responsibility for the safeguarding of schoolchildren in data collection and tool testing scenarios
- Guarantee the safety of collected data in accordance with GDPR requirements
- Pass the EdTech Hub’s due diligence requirements
Capacity for, and experience with facilitating a user testing pilot
We are planning to conduct a follow-on pilot testing the AI tool that will be trained with the voice data gathered in steps A-C. This will constitute a separate brief, but we would prefer to re-engage the same partner as for data collection. With this in mind, please also detail your capacity for and experience with these responsibilities:
- Feasibility of securing a new group of schoolchildren not previously engaged; including the same permissions, consents, and engaging staff/contractors to test the tool.
- Observing and supervising testing, and providing quantitative and qualitative assessment of the tool testing, in close collaboration with the PIE team, the AI Observatory team, and our technical partner. This might mean:
- Reporting against a set of performance criteria for the AI-based tool
- Collecting qualitative feedback from schoolchildren and from assessors
- Measuring assessment timings
- Assessing accuracy of the prototype
- Documenting assessments in video or photo format to document the tool in use
The role is highly collaborative. All of the activities above are critical to the role and thus essential. We also underline the requirement for the need to work collaboratively, iteratively and flexibly with the team training the AI model.
Payment schedule
Please provide a financial proposal including a project budget structured against project-relevant payment milestones. The contract will be in GBP and therefore a currency rate will be set during the time of contract issuance.
How to apply
Send a short proposal (2 – 3 pages) including:
- How your firm or team meets the skills and experience listed above
- A short company profile or portfolio description
- Your GDPR policy as pertaining to data collection, handling and storage
- Your financial proposal including day rates and suggested days
Send your application to: nawaz.aslam@edtechhub.org by 23:59 Pakistan Standard Time on 31st December with the subject line Application: Pakistan Data Partner. You can also get in touch to initiate a call to discuss any relevant queries.
Design and Communications Studio for E-CAIR (Education Center for AI Research) Philippines
EdTech Hub’s purpose and approach
EdTech Hub is an eight-year global research initiative funded and supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and UNICEF. EdTech Hub was founded to produce more and better evidence about what works, for whom, in which contexts, and why — all in relation to the effective use of the various forms of educational technology (EdTech).
Our purpose
At EdTech Hub, we believe that technology has the potential to help solve the global learning crisis. However, that potential is not being realised.
EdTech Hub’s purpose, therefore, is to work with decision makers on finding tools, knowledge and evidence to make informed decisions about sustainable technology in education for particular contexts. EdTech Hub has a strong focus on research and evidence gathering and works towards having that evidence adopted in policy. For that reason, the needs of government are an important determinant for the work that we take up and inform the activities that we conduct.
and evidence to make informed decisions about sustainable technology in education for particular contexts. EdTech Hub has a strong focus on research and evidence gathering and works towards having that evidence adopted in policy. For that reason, the needs of government are an important determinant for the work that we take up and inform the activities that we conduct.
Our approach
Our vision is to improve learning outcomes for all children in low- and middle-income countries. We are achieving this by enabling decision-makers with access to evidence and to successfully scale effective, equitable and affordable EdTech solutions.
The AI Observatory
EdTech Hub’s AI Observatory scans global trends, leads innovative pilots, and distills practical insights to support decision-makers in low-and middle-income countries.
AI in education will widen the learning divide unless we design for the alternative now. Many education ministries struggle to easily assess the effectiveness and safety of AI interventions, nor do they have comprehensive regulations and policies to meet this moment.
The AI Observatory and Action Lab uses a hypothesis driven approach to generate evidence about strategies and approaches that we believe will narrow the learning divide in the age of AI and provide decision makers with timely, practical evidence.
Our goal is to ensure AI is integrated effectively and equitably, improving education systems and learning outcomes for all.
As part of the AI Observatory’s support to the Ministries of Education AI Challenge, R4D seeks in-country design and communications experts to work side-by-side with government teams leading this work.
Region of operation: Philippines
We are looking for a firm, team, agency or a consortium of firms based in the Philippines, in order to work directly, or remotely, with E-CAIR.
About
The Center for AI Research (CAIR) is a new Philippine institution dedicated to building responsible, research-based, operational AI for public-sector nation-building.
Its flagship unit, E-CAIR (Education Center for AI Research), focuses on AI and data science for education and is embedded in the Department of Education. CAIR is looking for a Design and Communications Studio on a hybrid project-based and retainer arrangement to do:
- Brand development and collateral building
- Develop a comprehensive, multi-level brand architecture for CAIR (CAIR the Org → Sector-focused units like E-CAIR → AI Products like SIGLA) aligned with the brand purpose, personality, values, and tone of voice.
- Serve as CAIR’s design arm for recurring needs: templates, graphics, publications, dashboards, landing pages, and event materials.
- Ensure consistency across all outputs as CAIR expands to new sectors and launches new AI products.
- Communications and storytelling
- Help CAIR communicate complex AI concepts through clear, human-centered storytelling.
- Provide ongoing writing, editing, and narrative development support for reports, briefs, decks, knowledge products, and social content.
- Media, PR & audience building
- Support CAIR’s thought leadership, media presence, and public engagement.
- Capacity-building and training
- Train CAIR leaders and technical teams for high-stakes presentations and media interactions.
How to apply
Send a short proposal (2 – 5 pages) including:
- How your firm or team meets the skills and experience listed above
- A short company profile or portfolio of relevant work
- Your financial proposal including activities, roles, day rates and suggested days, showing value for money (for additional guidance, kindly use this template)
- CV’s of the team in the appendix
- If you are shortlisted, prepare a short 20 minute presentation on your way of working with clients & some early ideas and concepts (not a full pitch but early thinking to give us a flavour of your style, approach and skills)
Send your proposal to both: karl.satinitigan@edtechhub.org and gita.luz@edtechhub.org by 8am Philippines time 5th January with the subject line Application: Philippines ECAIR.
