Reading and Curriculum Specialist - RTI

Job Description

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
In the international education sector, from our longstanding work in post-apartheid South Africa to innovative work in Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), including recently in Ethiopia, RTI works to improve education quality, relevance, access, and efficiency around the world.
RTI is recruiting for the USAID Ethiopia READ-TA education project, focused on curriculum revision and textbook development.  We are looking for proven performance in a variety of areas, with knowledge and experience in implementing evidence-based approaches to instructional improvement.  READ TA has 3-cross-cutting themes: gender, inclusive education and technology. Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Positions are long term assignments. Local candidates preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Reading and Curriculum Specialist will lead the development of reading and writing curricula for Amharic and English as a second language.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and build relationships across all levels of the education system in the region
• Lead implementation of READ TA Mother tongue Reading and Writing Approach at the RSEB Level
• Lead a Team of language experts, curriculum experts, teachers and designers to develop Mother Tongue materials for Grades 1-8
• Oversee the translation of instructions and guidelines for publishing high quality materials and supplementary resources
• Participate in Mother Tongue Reading and Writing Training and Field Visits
• Participate in Annual Work Plan and PMP Development with the READ TA Teamt Contribute to reports and research as needed
• Participate in capacity building related to Mother tongue reading and Writing Development

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 year years of experience in Amharic language and education development
• Hands on experience in design of development projects and programs
• Experience in mentoring desirable
• Experience in planning and coordinating project and program field work
• Familiarity with gender and inclusive education approaches
• Familiarity with capacity development approaches
• Experience with USAID-funded projects preferredtIT experience in MS Word  

Females are strongly encouraged to apply.
All candidates are required to be fluent in English.   
Salary is negotiable.

How To Apply

RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later that no later than 01^st April 2014.
Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page), detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, the person’s telephone number and an email address. Submit applications to P.O. Box 21054/1000 Main Post Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or hand deliver to READ RTI Office, Room 506, Mafi City Mall Building (Addis Ababa Bole in front of Bole Medhanialem Church). For local applicants, please submit applications to our Amhara RTI/READ TA Office (Amhara Regional State Education Bureau, Education Media Center New Building, Room No. 4). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit www.rti.org/idg
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