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 Specialist Network: El Salvador Consultant
About the EdTech Hub Programme
R4D is the prime contractor for the FCDO Directorate for Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education (EdTech Hub) programme. The aim of the EdTech Hub is to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research, innovation, and engagement.
EdTech Hub is a global research partnership that aims to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education.
EdTech Hub is delivered through a consortium of R4D and five core sub-contractors as well as range of country and activity specific local and international sub-contractors. From a management perspective, it is a complex programme funded by multiple donors including various departments within the FCDO, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank and UNICEF.
What We’re Looking For
EdTech Hub is looking to add technical experts to its Special 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. Consultants who are part of the Specialist Network will be called on by EdTech Hub to carry out specific assignments based on their area(s) of expertise. Network members will also have opportunities to connect, network, and learn from their peers around the globe.
EdTech Hub seeks applicants with experience developing, implementing and / or evaluating education policies and programmes in El Salvador. Applicants based in El Salvador 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 with our Helpdesk and/or our Country Engagement teams and may 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
- Prepare guidance materials, draft strategies and related policy advice related to EdTech for country government and donors
- 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 El Salvador
Given the flexible and demand-driven nature of the work, selection into the Hub Specialist Network does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Consultants should clearly communicate their availability to allow for project planning.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the education and political landscape of El Salvador.
- Preference for candidates based in El Salvador
- Experience working and/or living in El Salvador is strongly preferred
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Candidates from El Salvador are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Please apply via the link provided below. Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot directly respond to all candidates.
The final closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 11 March, 2025. Please apply here.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: AI and Education Consultant
About the EdTech Hub Programme
R4D is the prime contractor for the FCDO Directorate for Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education (EdTech Hub) programme. The aim of the EdTech Hub is to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research, innovation, and engagement.
EdTech Hub is a global research partnership that aims to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education.
EdTech Hub is delivered through a consortium of R4D and five core sub-contractors as well as range of country and activity specific local and international sub-contractors. From a management perspective, it is a complex programme funded by multiple donors including various departments within the FCDO, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank and UNICEF.
What We’re Looking For
EdTech Hub is looking to add technical experts to its Special 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. Consultants who are part of the Specialist Network will be called on by EdTech Hub to carry out specific assignments based on their area(s) of expertise. Network members will also have opportunities to connect, network, and learn from their peers around the globe.
EdTech Hub seeks applicants with experience developing, implementing and / or evaluating education policies and programmes leveraging or referring to artificial intelligence (AI). Applicants with broader technical AI expertise (including outside of the education sector) but aware of system-wide challenges to implementation of AI tools in low and middle-income countries (LMIC’s) are also encouraged to apply, though global expertise on AI integration in education systems is preferred. We are also seeking experts based in sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia, and have deep knowledge of the national education and political landscapes.
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 with members of our Helpdesk, Country Engagement, and AI Observatory and Action Lab teams and may have a range of responsibilities. These may include one or more of the following tasks:
- Prepare research, synthesise existing literature, develop learning outputs on AI tools, policies, and approaches in education for publication
- Prepare guidance materials, draft strategies and related policy advice related to AI for country government and donors
- Conduct primary research and/or data collection focused on AI in a specific country context.
- Provide expert advice to country governments and their partners on system challenges related to AI integration into education systems
- 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
- Manage small-scale initiatives/programmes alongside in-country partners, to test applications and/or integration of AI approaches into the education system
- Provide support to a new area of work that provides evidence-based technical input on the use of AI to support the design and implementation of EdTech initiatives
Given the flexible and demand-driven nature of the work, selection into the Hub Specialist Network does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Consultants should clearly communicate their availability to allow for project planning.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the AI and global landscape and evidence
- Preference for candidates based in sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia with extensive understanding and experience of their respective policy landscapes in relation to EdTech and AI
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
How to Apply
Please apply via the link provided below. Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot directly respond to all candidates.
The final closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 5 March, 2025. Please apply here.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Southern Africa Specialist
About the EdTech Hub Programme
R4D is the prime contractor for the FCDO Directorate for Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education (EdTech Hub) programme. The aim of the EdTech Hub is to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research, innovation, and engagement.
EdTech Hub is a global research partnership that aims to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education.
- Undertakes and funds robust and rigorous research in five key topic areas.
- Delivers support in up to six core countries to develop and deliver Sandboxes to learn about technology in education in a specific environment.
- Delivers Technical Advice and Helpdesk support to FCDO, UNICEF and World Bank advisors as well as government officials on technology in education.
- Functions as a Hub and shares a range of Learning Products to make evidence available to a wide audience.
What We’re Looking For
EdTech Hub is looking to add technical experts to its Special 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. Consultants who are part of the Specialist Network will be called on by EdTech Hub to carry out specific assignments based on their area(s) of expertise. Network members will also have opportunities to connect, network, and learn from their peers around the globe.
EdTech Hub seeks applicants with experience developing, implementing and / or evaluating education policies and programmes in Malawi, Zambia and Lesotho. Applicants based in these countries 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 with our Helpdesk and/or our Country Engagement teams and may 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
- Prepare guidance materials, draft strategies and related policy advice related to EdTech for country government and donors
- 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 Southern Africa
- Given the flexible and demand-driven nature of the work, selection into the Hub Specialist Network does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Consultants should clearly communicate their availability to allow for project planning.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the education and political landscape of Southern Africa
- Preference for candidates based in Southern Africa, with a strong preference for Malawi, Zambia or Lesotho.
- Experience working and/or living in Southern Africa is strongly preferred
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Candidates from Southern Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please apply via the link provided below. Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot directly respond to all candidates.
The final closing date for applications will be Friday, 21 February, 2025. Please apply here.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Specialists for EdTech Hub’s education in emergencies (EiE) research, innovation and technical assistance portfolios
About the EdTech Hub Programme
R4D is the prime contractor for the FCDO Directorate for Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education (EdTech Hub) programme. The aim of the EdTech Hub is to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research, innovation, and engagement.
EdTech Hub is a global research partnership that aims to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education.
- Undertakes and funds robust and rigorous research in five key topic areas.
- Delivers support in up to six core countries to develop and deliver Sandboxes to learn about technology in education in a specific environment.
- Delivers Technical Advice and Helpdesk support to FCDO, UNICEF and World Bank advisors as well as government officials on technology in education.
- Functions as a Hub and shares a range of Learning Products to make evidence available to a wide audience.
What We’re Looking For
The Specialist Network contributes to EdTech Hub’s mission to build and apply the global evidence base about the use of technology in education in a practical way that supports decision-makers. EdTech Hub will call on consultants who are part of the Specialist Network to carry out specific assignments based on their area(s) of expertise. The Specialist Network will also receive opportunities to connect, network, and learn from their peers around the globe.
The EdTech Hub is committed to expanding the evidence base on the use of technology to enhance and facilitate meaningful education for children and youth affected by emergencies. EdTech Hub seeks to promote the use of evidence-based practices to address learning continuity and quality challenges faced by education systems operating in fragile and emergency settings. The EdTech Hub, in consultation with government, society and private sector partners in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, has identified key evidence and technical support gaps which are impeding EiE implementers’ efforts to provide quality education opportunities for children and youth affected by emergencies. The EdTech Hub has done initial research design on a series of implementation research and in-depth qualitative research case studies aimed at addressing important evidence gaps. We are now looking to work with technical experts to complete our work. The technical experts will be hired through EdTech Hub’s specialist network, and will also be eligible for other opportunities within the EdTech Hub’s portfolios as these arise.
We are seeking applicants with technical expertise in the following areas:
Please note: We do not expect applicants to possess all the technical expertise listed below. We are aiming to recruit multiple technical experts to our Specialist Network to cover the technical requirements outlined below.
Significant experience developing, implementing and / or evaluating:
- Refugee education, accelerated, catch-up and other EiE education programme interventions and / or basic literacy and numeracy programming in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including within the formal school system and for out-of-school populations.
- Mental health and psychosocial well-being (MHPSS) and social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions within formal and non-formal education settings in crisis and conflict settings.
- Teacher and learning facilitator capacity development and sharing programmes in EiE settings and / or LMICs more generally. This should include working with Ministries of Education and their multilateral agency, civil society and for-profit partners.
We are also looking for technical experts with:
- Strong knowledge of the collaboration practices, governance systems and financial and human resourcing mechanisms which operate in EiE responses.
- Experience in developing practical guidance documents for EiE practitioners to inform evidence-based intervention design, implementation and evaluation of EiE responses.
Experience working in-country during EiE responses will be viewed as an asset as will fluency in relevant local languages.
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 and gender identity. We embrace diversity and difference.
Responsibilities
The Consultant will work with our education in emergencies, country engagement and Helpdesk teams and may 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
- Prepare in-depth case studies on key issues affecting EiE responses using both desk and primary research.
- Project management responsibilities
- Prepare guidance materials, draft strategies and related policy advice related to EdTech for country governments and EiE actors, including multilateral agencies, civil society organisations and for-profit organisations.
- 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 partner) 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 girls’ and marginalised children’s learning to improve foundational learning outcomes in ASEAN Member States
Given the flexible and demand-driven nature of the work, selection into the Hub Specialist Network does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Consultants should clearly communicate their availability to allow for project planning.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the education and political landscape of one or more countries or regions affected by conflict and crisis.
- Expertise in digital learning and / or development of EdTech and education strategies, policies, and research / evaluation documents
- Strong experience working on initiatives related to girls’ education, out-of-school children and youth, and/or education in emergencies.
- Experience working with ministries of education and / or multilateral and bilateral education funders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Candidates from countries affected by conflict and crisis are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
We will be reviewing and contracting candidates on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot directly respond to all candidates.
The final closing date for applications will be Friday, 28 February, 2025. Please apply here.
