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: Tajikistan Consultant
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 Tajikistan. Applicants based in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.
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 Tajikistan.
- Must be based in Tajikistan
- Experience working and/or living in Tajikistan 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 Tajik
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Candidates from Tajikistan are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for application
The deadline for applications for this role is Friday, May 10, 2024, at midnight BST.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Niger Consultant
Please be aware that there is only one opening for the Niger consultant position. The role advertisement has been provided in both French and English for accessibility purposes.
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 Niger. Applicants based in Niger who have deep knowledge of the national education, EdTech 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 Niger.
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 Niger.
- Must be based in Niger
- Experience working and/or living in Niger 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 French and English
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Candidates from Niger are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for application
The deadline for applications for this role is Friday, May 10, 2024, at midnight BST.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Description du consultant du Niger
L’annonce de poste a été fournie en français et en anglais dans un souci d’accessibilité.
Ce que nous recherchons
EdTech Hub cherche à agrandir des experts techniques à son Specialist Network, un réseau mondial de professionnels de l’éducation. Le « Specialist Network » contribue à la mission globale du Hub consistant à développer et à appliquer la base de données mondiale sur l’utilisation de la technologie dans l’éducation d’une manière pratique qui soutient également les décideurs. Les consultants faisant partie du « Specialist Network » seront sollicités par EdTech Hub pour réaliser des missions spécifiques en fonction de leur domaine d’expertise. Les consultants auront également l’occasion de se connecter, de réseauter et d’apprendre de leurs pairs du monde entier.
EdTech Hub recherche des candidats ayant une expérience dans le développement, la mise en œuvre et/ou l’évaluation de politiques et de programmes éducatifs au Niger. Les candidats basés au Niger qui ont une connaissance approfondie de l’éducation nationale, de l’EdTech et des paysages politiques sont préférés.
EdTech Hub cherche à garantir l’égalité des chances et un environnement de travail inclusif pour tous les membres de l’équipe. Les candidatures sont encouragées de la part de tous les candidats qualifiés, sans distinction fondée sur la race, le sexe, l’âge, la religion, le handicap, l’orientation sexuelle ou l’identité de genre. Nous acceptons la diversité et la différence.
Responsabilités
Le consultant travaillera avec nos équipes de Helpdesk ou d’engagement pays et pourra avoir diverses responsabilités. Celles-ci peuvent inclure une ou plusieurs des tâches suivantes:
- Préparer des recherches ou synthétiser la littérature existante sur le contexte national et les outils et innovations EdTech
- Préparer des documents d’orientation, des projets de stratégies et des conseils politiques connexes liés à l’EdTech pour le gouvernement du pays et les donateurs.
- Fournir des conseils d’experts aux gouvernements des pays et à leurs partenaires sur les questions EdTech
- Aider les responsables de la mise en œuvre de l’éducation à concevoir à grande échelle grâce à une collecte rapide de données et à des tests utilisateurs de leurs modèles.
- Développer et animer des ateliers réunissant les principales parties prenantes (gouvernement et partenaires de développement) pour soutenir le développement des capacités et/ou la conception de programmes et de politiques.
- Fournir une assistance technique fondée sur des preuves sur l’utilisation de la technologie pour soutenir la conception et la mise en œuvre d’initiatives EdTech au Niger.
Compte tenu de la nature flexible et axée sur la demande du travail, la sélection dans le « Specialist Network » ne garantit pas un minimum de travail. Les consultants doivent clairement communiquer leur disponibilité pour permettre la planification du projet.
Qualifications
- Connaissance approfondie du paysage éducatif et politique du Niger.
- Doit être basé au Niger
- Une expérience de travail et/ou de vie au Niger est fortement préférée
- Expertise en apprentissage numérique et/ou développement de stratégies, politiques et documents de recherche/évaluation EdTech et éducatives
- Expérience de travail avec des ministères de l’Éducation et/ou des bailleurs de fonds multilatéraux et bilatéraux pour l’éducation
- Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale en français et en anglais
- Très collaboratif et accessible
- Solides compétences en animation de réunions, en relations interpersonnelles et en gestion de projet
- Solides compétences analytiques et de recherche
- Les candidats nigériens sont encouragés à postuler.
Deadline for application
The deadline for applications for this role is Friday, May 10, 2024, at midnight BST.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Eastern Europe
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 Eastern Europe. Applicants that have deep knowledge of the education and political landscapes of Moldova are highly 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 and 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 governments
- 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 the design and implementation of EdTech initiatives in Moldova
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 Eastern Europe
- Must be based in Eastern Europe.
- Experience working and / or living in Moldova 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 Eastern Europe are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for application
The deadline for applications for this role is Friday, May 10, 2024, at midnight BST.
EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Consultant
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. Applicants who speak French, Spanish or Portuguese are encouraged to apply.
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.
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
- Experience working and/or living in Francophone or Lusophone countries 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 French, Portuguese and Spanish
- Highly collaborative and approachable
- Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
Deadline for application
The deadline for applications for this role is Friday, May 10, 2024, at midnight BST.
