Chemonics seeks an early grade reading systems strengthening advisor for a USAID-funded education initiative in Liberia. READ Liberia! will be a 5-year early-grade reading activity that aims to improve early grade reading skills for Liberian students in grades one and two in the target counties. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
· Provide technical leadership and oversight of the delivery of EGR activities to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of products and activities generated under READ Liberia!
· Work with the education system to optimize the use of resources and materials for early-grade reading activities
· Support school and classroom management practices, including quality assurance, supportive supervision, and coaching
· Work with the Ministry of Education to analyze curriculum reform and material development efforts
· Work with the Ministry of Education to strengthen systems for early-grade reading
Qualifications:
· Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) or foreign equivalent in education, reading, literacy, linguistics or a related field
· Recognized expertise in early-grade reading systems strengthening approaches and activities
· Expertise in policy for early-grade reading reform is highly desirable
· Experience with the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA)
· Understanding of balanced literacy, early literacy competencies, and reading diagnostics
· Experience working in West Africa is highly desired
· Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
HOW TO APPLY:
Application instructions:
Send electronic submissions to READLiberia123@gmail.com by August 12, 2016. Please include “Liberia Early Grade Reading Systems Strengthening Advisor” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Liberia Early Grade Reading Systems Strengthening Advisor” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
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