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
EdTech Hub: Guinea-Bissau Country Specialist
What we’re looking for
EdTech Hub is seeking a country specialist to lead technical and engagement work in Guinea-Bissau as part of the GPE-funded Technology for Education (Tech4Ed) Technical Assistance Initiative, led by UNICEF, and supported by EdTech Hub.
The Tech4Ed initiative aims to strengthen capacity of and within partner ministries to use technology to improve education access and learning outcomes for children. The project will provide technical, policy and cross-sectoral assistance for Ministries of Education embedding or scaling technology into their education systems.
Over an 18- to 24-month period, the initiative will provide support to Ministries of Education in one or more of the following areas:
- Strengthening capacity to identify and leverage technology to improve access, inclusion and learning outcomes
- Strengthening capacity to leverage technology to improve the education systems’ effectiveness
- Strengthening capacity to lead and coordinate cross-sectoral Tech4Ed strategies, including policies, programs, costed workplans, and resource mobilisation
- Supporting evidence generation, mobilisation and use of what, how and why technology works for education systems strengthening
The scope of technical assistance will be co-designed with key stakeholders in partner countries (e.g., government, local education group, private sector).
The consultant will be a part of the EdTech Hub’s Specialist Network, a global network of on-call education professionals. The Specialist Network contributes to the Hub’s overall mission to build and apply the global evidence base around the use of technology in education in a practical way that also supports decision-makers.
EdTech Hub seeks a Portuguese speaking applicant with experience developing, implementing and / or evaluating education policies and programmes in Guinea-Bissau. Applicants based in country and who have deep knowledge of the national education and political landscapes are preferred.
EdTech Hub seeks to ensure equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment for all team members. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We embrace diversity and difference.
Responsibilities
The consultant will work directly with our Helpdesk team, GPE, and UNICEF to lead the project in-country. They will have a range of responsibilities. These may include one or more of the following tasks:
- Prepare research or synthesise existing literature on country context and EdTech tools and innovations in English and Portuguese
- Prepare guidance materials, draft strategies and related policy advice related to EdTech for country government and donors in English and Portuguese
- Provide expert advice to country governments and their partners on EdTech issues
- Support education implementers to design-for-scale through rapid data collection and user testing of their models
- Develop and facilitate workshops comprising key stakeholders (government and development partners) to support capacity development and/or program and policy design
- Provide support to a new area of work that provides evidence-based technical input on the use of technology to support the design and implementation of EdTech initiatives in Guinea-Bissau.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the education and political landscape of Guinea-Bissau
- Preference for candidates based in Africa, with a strong preference for Guinea-Bissau
- Experience working and/or living in Guinea-Bissau is strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese
- Expertise in digital learning and/or development of EdTech and education strategies, policies, and research/evaluation documents
- Experience working with ministries of education and/or multilateral and bilateral education funders
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Candidates from Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scope and Duration
- This work will potentially require 20-25 days between July and October with the potential for additional technical support over the following year.
Deadline for Applications
- Applications close on 11 July, 2025
Call for applications: Ghana Ministry of Education Accountability Dashboard Development and Improvement Project
Opportunity overview
The Ghana Ministry of Education (MoE), funded through BigWin Philanthropy and the World Bank, developed the Performance Management and Data Visualisation (PMDV) Dashboard as part of its broader education reform initiatives to improve its ability to make data-informed decisions.
The PMDV has been developed to support all stakeholders within Ghana’s education system, especially district and school-level officials, in making informed decisions to improve learning outcomes, especially for rural and marginalised communities. Although national and regional training has been conducted, with ongoing district-level training, the PMDV’s adoption has been limited due to several issues related to data sources, data quality, access, user interaction and experience, and data-for-decision-making processes.
To address these challenges, EdTech Hub, in partnership with the MoE, funded through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom (FCDO) Ghana, will use the EdTech Hub’s Sandbox approach to systematically explore, test, and iteratively improve the PMDV.
Through an open call, we invite applications from firms or individuals with specialised expertise in education data management, visualisation, government system integration, and agile development. The selected vendor will join the EdTech Hub’s network of technology experts to evaluate the PMDV dashboard, propose iterative improvements based on stakeholder engagement, and implement software enhancements.
The EdTech Hub is committed to transparency, compliance with Results for Development (R4D) procurement policies, and fostering an inclusive process. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of location, ensuring equal opportunities without distinction on grounds of race, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
What we’re looking for
The objectives of the ideal service provider are to:
- Stabilise and optimise the PMDV by addressing performance issues, implementing data privacy and security measures, ongoing maintenance and documenting architectural changes to improve the reliability and the level of trust users have in the dashboard.
- Improve data integration and quality by streamlining data flows from agencies and departments with the MoE, implementing validating checks, and coordinating with data owners to define consistent data protocols.
- Improve user interaction and experience with the PMDV through a redesigned interface, focusing on clarity, accessibility, functionality and intuitive data visualisation features.
- Implement integrations and functionalities prioritizing learning outcomes, key performance indicators (KPIs) from GALOP and ESP 2018-2030, and other government education agencies. Support departments with outdated data capture systems needing PMDV reporting for integrated KPI tracking. Use an iterative approach with continuous user feedback.
- Provide comprehensive technical and user documentation, conduct handover sessions to transfer the codebase to the MoE, train MoE staff, and lay a roadmap for future technical improvements and maintenance.
Qualifications of the service provider
The service provider, whether a software development firm or an individual consultant, must meet the following qualifications:
- Ghanaian-Based Preference: Strong preference for firms or individuals based in Ghana, with deep knowledge of the local education and technological landscape to ensure contextual relevance and effective collaboration with the MoE.
- Proven Experience: Demonstrated expertise in software development for the education sector, particularly in data management, visualisation, and dashboard development.
- Government System Integration: Experience integrating with government systems, ensuring compliance with data security and privacy regulations, preferably in Ghana or similar contexts.
- Agile Development Expertise: Proven track record in delivering agile software development projects, including prototyping, user testing, and iterative releases.
- Open source software developer: Experience in and commitment to using open source software to develop IT products.
- Collaboration and Communication: Strong project management and collaboration skills, with experience engaging government stakeholders, multilateral partners, or similar entities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- For Firms: Financial stability and organisational capacity, validated through due diligence, with credible references from three current or former clients.
- For Individuals: A robust portfolio of relevant software development projects, with references to validate technical capabilities from five former clients.
- Desirable Knowledge: Familiarity with Ghana’s education system and data ecosystem is preferred but not mandatory.
- Commitment to Accessibility: Experience implementing accessibility features to ensure inclusive functionality for users, including persons with disabilities.
Scope of work
The consulting service provider will be responsible for:
PMDV Dashboard enhancements & iterative improvements
- Implement UI/UX improvements to improve usability and navigation. This includes providing product design support to the MoE.
- In consultation with the Sandbox team, develop new or refined features (.e.g., learning outcome and GALOP programme and Education Strategic Plan 2018 – 2030 indicators visualisation.
- Continuously collect feedback to iterate and refine the dashboard during each Sandbox sprint cycle.
- Maintain documentation of PMDV Dashboard systems architecture, features and other relevant information to ensure ease of handover and transparency of system design.
Contribute to the Sandbox implementation.
- Collaborate with the Sandbox team to deploy updated features.
- Conduct structured testing sessions to capture user feedback.
- Iterate on the dashboard based on the findings of the Sandbox to ensure it meets user needs and requirements.
Integration and interoperability
- Ensure the PMDV’s integrations with existing MoE systems are functional and complete new integrations to ensure compatibility and data integrity.
- Implement technical solutions (e.g., APIs and continuous deployment pipelines) to enhance data flows and ensure reliable and timely updates.
- Address any interoperability challenges arising from legacy infrastructure or disparate data sources.
Security, privacy, and compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with national data protection legislation and MoE data security requirements.
- Implement appropriate security measures and privacy controls throughout the system.
- Maintain audit trails and access controls as required by government regulations.
Capacity development and training support
- Develop tailored documentation, user guides, and training materials for MoE staff.
- Conduct handover sessions to ensure that ministry personnel can independently use and maintain new features.
- Offer ongoing technical guidance or troubleshooting assistance as defined by project needs.
Monitoring and reporting
- Implement analytics to track dashboard usage (e.g., user sessions, data update frequency, error rates).
- Generate periodic reports on usage trends, performance, and any identified issues.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise and address improvement areas based on monitoring data.
Principles
The service provider is required to adhere to the following principles:
Agile development practices: Aligned with the Sandbox design, the iterative improvement of the PMDV should adhere to agile development methodologies of:
- Short sprints that include sprint planning and retrospective sessions ensuring the continuous flow of information, expectations and alignment.
- Using structured deployment with defined CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g. GitHub or Bitbucket).
- Regular product demonstrations
- Continuous feedback loops to ensure each enhancement aligns with the user’s needs.
- Clear feature approvals and sign-offs are based on pre-agreed acceptance criteria, developed in collaboration with the service provider and the MoE PMDV product owner.
Build release protocol: Builds will be approved based on agreed acceptance criteria, with approval for the release based on the recommendation of the MoE PMDV product owner to a steering committee.
Collaborative Sandbox model: The service provider will work closely with the sandbox team to test and refine new features. This ensures fluid collaboration, and the consulting firm will be represented within the team.
Adherence to standards and best practices: The service provider will ensure full compliance with open-source and building blocks principles, promoting transparency, reuse and alignment with global best practices.
Legal compliance: There will be strict compliance with the MoE’s hosting, data privacy and security regulations, guidelines and requirements unless otherwise approved by the MoE, maintaining all protocols necessary for a secure and reliable system.
Accessibility: Throughout development, accessibility features will be prioritised to accommodate persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusive functionality for every user group.
Clear handover: Provide documentation and training so that the MoE personnel can independently maintain and expand the PMDV functionalities.
Intellectual property and other rights: Software, documentation and other products developed over the course of the service agreement will be property of the Ministry of Education of Ghana. As such, developing open source software will be required. Where this is not possible, for example, if proprietary or third-party components are necessary for the software, the vendor must:
- Obtain formal pre-agreement from the Ministry of Education before incorporating such components; and
- Ensure that the Ministry of Education receives an unlimited, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute the software, including any proprietary components, for government purposes.
The vendor shall clearly document all proprietary components and associated licensing terms as part of the technical documentation deliverables.
Deliverables
The deliverables under this scope of work include:
- PMDV releases with new functionalities (e.g., learning outcomes and GALOP programme and ESP key performance indicators ) alongside comprehensive release notes detailing all changes and improvements.
- Evaluation summaries that capture user feedback, performance metrics, and clear recommendations for further enhancements.
- Technical and product documentation of the PMDV.
- Provide training resources to support effective ongoing maintenance and usage of the PMDV Dashboard by MoE.
- Implement a monitoring and reporting system that tracks dashboard usage, identifies potential issues, and proposes continuous improvement measures.
- Usage tracking mechanism
- issue identification and diagnostics
- feedback loop and improvement plan
- Monthly reports on system outages due to server downtime to support broader quality assurance processes.
- Hand over a fully updated PMDV Dashboard and supporting materials to the Ministry of Education, formally transferring complete ownership and property rights.
- Weekly meetings with the Sandbox team to update on progress, challenges, and next steps.
Estimated timeline
The engagement is expected to span 6 months (July, 2025 – December 31, 2025), requiring approximately 100–150 days of technical effort, covering evaluation, development, testing, and post-implementation support.
The timeline will align with the procurement schedule in the PMDV-US procurement protocol, commencing upon contract signing.
Proposal submission requirements
Applicants must submit separate technical and financial proposals based on the approved Scope of Work (SoW), along with supporting documents to validate qualifications and capacity. Proposals should be submitted in PDF format, with clear section headings and page numbers, and attachments compiled into a single PDF or zipped folder labeled with the applicant’s name. All documents must be in English and submitted electronically to this email address: opportunities@edtechhub.org by the deadline. The email subject line should clearly indicate one of the following:
- MoE Accountability Dashboard Software Development – Technical Proposal
- MoE Accountability Dashboard Software Development – Financial Proposal
The technical proposal should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to meet the project’s objectives and scope, including applicant’s profile and qualification, technical approach and methodology, workplan with timelines, Capacity Development and Handover Plan, and risk management plan.
The technical proposal should be submitted with the following documents/attachments:
For Firms:
- Business registration certificate (Ghanaian for local firms or equivalent for others).
- Tax identification certificate or proof of tax compliance.
- Certificate of incorporation or equivalent.
- Summary of financial statements (past 2–3 years) or bank/auditor letter confirming stability.
- CVs of key personnel.
- References (contact details for three past clients, preferably in education/government sectors).
- Portfolio: Case studies or samples of 3–5 relevant projects (e.g., dashboards, accessibility features).
For Individuals:
- Government-issued ID (e.g., Ghanaian ID, passport).
- Tax identification number or proof of tax compliance (if applicable).
- CV detailing education, certifications, and experience.
- Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., agile development, data visualization).
- References (contact details for five past clients/employers).
- Portfolio: Samples of past work (e.g., dashboard links, code repositories, screenshots).
The financial proposal, submitted separately, should detail costs and ensure cost-effectiveness:
- Budget Summary with a breakdown by categories
- Detailed Budget Breakdown highlighting the cost items under each budget category.
- Applicable taxes and fees and compliance with Ghanaian regulations.
- Proposed payment schedule tied to deliverables
- Cost-Effectiveness Justification: Explanation of value for money
- Budget should be in the Ghana Cedis (GHS)
Applicants should use this labeling format for easy reference:
- Technical Proposal: ApplicantName_PMDV_Technical_Proposal (e.g. EdTechHub_PMDV_Technical_Proposal)
- Financial Proposal: ApplicantName_PMDV_Financial_Proposal (e.g. EdTechHub_PMDV_Financial_Proposal)
After review by the procurement committee, shortlisted candidates will be asked to present their proposal at a review meeting with the procurement committee. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to re-visit their proposal based on the outcomes of the review meeting. One week will be given to review the proposal.
The successful applicant will be notified by the procurement committee and will enter a formal contracting process with R4D, the lead organisation of the EdTech Hub programme.
Deadline for proposal submission
Technical and financial proposals, based on the SoW, must be submitted by 11 July 2025 at 5:00PM (GMT).
